Postcode BN2 9WG 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 high crime levels, with around 84.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hanover is £60,349 per year. The nearest station is Brighton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, closest medium park is Queen's Park.
Hanover has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,012 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Hanover has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.7% 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 per household in Hanover is £60,349 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 315 ft away from BN2 9WG.
Hanover near BN2 9WG 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Brighton | N/A | Walking directions to Brighton |
| 0.5 mi | London Road (Brighton) | N/A | Walking directions to London Road (Brighton) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Queen's Park | Medium | Walking directions to Queen's Park |
| 0.1 mi | The Level | Medium | Walking directions to The Level |
| 0.4 mi | William Clarke Park | Small | Walking directions to William Clarke Park |
Based on 208 recent sales, the median property price is £431,000 in Hanover & Elm Grove area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £365,000 |
| Flats | 64 | £262,175 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £484,000 |
| Terraced | 133 | £490,500 |
10 year median price trend in Hanover & Elm Grove
In the BN2 9WG 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 9WG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Southover Convenience Store | 20 Southover Street, Brighton, BN2 9UD | Walking directions to Southover Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Food & Wine Store | 122 Islingword Road, Brighton & Hove, BN2 9SG | Walking directions to Food & Wine Store |
| 0.2 mi | B & W Stores | York Place, Brighton and Hove, BN1 4GU | Walking directions to B & W Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Kindly | 20-21 York Place, Brighton, BN1 4GU | Walking directions to Kindly |
| 0.2 mi | Boss-Co Mini Mart | Richmond Place, Brighton, BN2 9NA | Walking directions to Boss-Co Mini Mart |
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.
Elected local representatives for BN2 9WG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Maureen Winder
Hanover & Elm Grove - Elected 4 May 2023
Tim Rowkins
Hanover & Elm Grove - Elected 4 May 2023
Ty Galvin
Hanover & Elm Grove - Elected 4 May 2023
Siân Berry
Brighton Pavilion - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.