Postcode BN2 9WD 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 Hanover area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hanover is £47,000 per year. The nearest station is Brighton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is Queen's Park.
Hanover has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,050 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Hanover has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 42.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Hanover is £47,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN2 9WD.
Hanover near BN2 9WD 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Brighton | N/A | Walking directions to Brighton |
| 0.8 mi | London Road (Brighton) | N/A | Walking directions to London Road (Brighton) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Queen's Park | Medium | Walking directions to Queen's Park |
| 0.3 mi | The Level | Medium | Walking directions to The Level |
| 0.5 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 9WD postcode area, located within Hanover, there are 12 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN2 9WD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Southover Convenience Store | 20 Southover Street, Brighton & Hove, BN2 9UD | Walking directions to Southover Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 231 Queen's Park Road, Brighton & Hove, BN2 9ZA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Food & Wine Store | 122 Islingword Road, Brighton & Hove, BN2 9SG | Walking directions to Food & Wine Store |
| 0.3 mi | Hanover Convenience Store | 122 Elm Grove, Brighton & Hove, BN2 3DB | Walking directions to Hanover Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa | 1-6 Grand Parade, Brighton & Hove, BN2 9QB | Walking directions to Nisa |
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.