Postcode BN2 5EF is located in an urban city, within the Whitehawk & Marina 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 132.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Whitehawk is £37,800 per year. The nearest station is Brighton located about 1.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Whitehawk has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 294 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Whitehawk has a very high crime rate, with approximately 132.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 51.6% 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 5EF.
Whitehawk near BN2 5EF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Brighton located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Whitehawk & Marina area, with individual transactions ranging from £151,000 up to £3,550,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £1,700,000 |
| Flats | 30 | £321,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £400,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £517,500 |
10 year median price trend in Whitehawk & Marina
In the BN2 5EF postcode area, located within Whitehawk, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN2 5EF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nissar Store | Burlow Close, Brighton and Hove, BN2 5FE | Walking directions to Nissar Store |
| 0.2 mi | Kishan Convenience Store (Premier) | 8 The Broadway, Whitehawk, Brighton, BN2 5NF | Walking directions to Kishan Convenience Store (Premier) |
| 0.2 mi | Bristol Estate Convenience Store | 49A Donald Hall Road, Brighton & Hove, BN2 5DB | Walking directions to Bristol Estate Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Whitehawk Road, Brighton and Hove, BN2 5NS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 3 Whitehawk Road, Whitehawk, Brighton & Hove, BN2 5FA | Walking directions to Best-one |
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.