Postcode BN2 3EX is located in an urban city, within the Hanover & Elm Grove ward of Brighton and Hove in the South East region, and forms part of the Whitehawk area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 134.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Whitehawk is £37,800 per year. The nearest station is London Road (Brighton) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is William Clarke Park.
Whitehawk has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,177 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Whitehawk has a very high crime rate, with approximately 134.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 52.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 62.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Whitehawk is £37,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN2 3EX.
Whitehawk near BN2 3EX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is London Road (Brighton) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | London Road (Brighton) | N/A | Walking directions to London Road (Brighton) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | William Clarke Park | Small | Walking directions to William Clarke Park |
Based on 220 recent sales, the median property price is £427,450 in Hanover & Elm Grove area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,095,608.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 75 | £251,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £438,950 |
| Terraced | 139 | £481,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hanover & Elm Grove
In the BN2 3EX postcode area, located within Whitehawk, there are 12 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN2 3EX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Happy Shopper | 201 Elm Grove, Brighton & Hove, BN2 3EL | Walking directions to Happy Shopper |
| 0.1 mi | Elm Grove Mini Market | 185 Elm Grove, Brighton & Hove, BN2 3EL | Walking directions to Elm Grove Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Hanover Convenience Store | 122 Elm Grove, Brighton & Hove, BN2 3DB | Walking directions to Hanover Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 231 Queen's Park Road, Brighton & Hove, BN2 9ZA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Food & Wine Store | 122 Islingword Road, Brighton & Hove, BN2 9SG | Walking directions to Food & Wine Store |
Annual council tax rates for Brighton and Hove district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.