Postcode BN2 9ZL 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 Elm Grove & Bear Road area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Elm Grove & Bear Road is £54,900 per year. The nearest station is London Road (Brighton) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Queen's Park.
Elm Grove & Bear Road has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,645 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Elm Grove & Bear Road has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 13.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Elm Grove & Bear Road is £54,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN2 9ZL.
Elm Grove & Bear Road near BN2 9ZL 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | London Road (Brighton) | N/A | Walking directions to London Road (Brighton) |
| 0.9 mi | Brighton | N/A | Walking directions to Brighton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Queen's Park | Medium | Walking directions to Queen's Park |
| 0.3 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 9ZL postcode area, located within Elm Grove & Bear Road, there are 12 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN2 9ZL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Elm Grove Mini Market | 185 Elm Grove, Brighton & Hove, BN2 3EL | Walking directions to Elm Grove Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Happy Shopper | 201 Elm Grove, Brighton & Hove, BN2 3EL | Walking directions to Happy Shopper |
| 0.2 mi | Hanover Convenience Store | 122 Elm Grove, Brighton & Hove, BN2 3DB | Walking directions to Hanover Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 231 Queen's Park Road, Brighton & Hove, BN2 9ZA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 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.