Postcode BN2 9WJ 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 103.9 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 0.4 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 high 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 103.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 75.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 182 ft away from BN2 9WJ.
Hanover near BN2 9WJ 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 |
| 0.5 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 9WJ 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 9WJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Southover Convenience Store | 20 Southover Street, Brighton & Hove, BN2 9UD | Walking directions to Southover Convenience 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 | The Shop on The Level | 71 Ditchling Road, Brighton, BN1 4SD | Walking directions to The Shop on The Level |
| 0.2 mi | Boss-Co Mini Mart | Richmond Place, Brighton & Hove, 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.