POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
BN2 0BE postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 52 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 11 Jun 2025 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £401,000Based on 56 sales · Latest sale in data: 11 Jun 2025
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 52 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 56 sales · Latest sale in data: 11 Jun 2025.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
32 within 400mBN2 0BE links 32 transport stops within 400m and 91 within 800m. 32 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Law Courts (BCT) at about 34m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Brighton Rail Station at about 870m.
Local business
1,117 within 1200mBN2 0BE currently links 1,117 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 541 food and drink, 169 nightlife, 158 retail. The closest mapped place is The Verdict at about 53m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
3,760 online job adverts observedBrighton and Hove local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 3,703 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched BN2 0BE in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
52 nearby school rows52 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for BN2 0BE. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 47BN2 0BE has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 47 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 413, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 50 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£401,000
Strong sample. Based on 56 sales · Latest sale in data: 11 Jun 2025.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of BN2 0BE, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
541 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by restaurant (205), cafe (192), fast food (144).
Amenity group
Nightlife
169 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (113), bar (56).
Amenity group
Retail
158 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (117), mobile phone (15), electronics (9).
Amenity group
Personal services
101 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (76), beauty (25).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Nightlife
The Verdict
Bar at 159, Edward Street, Brighton & Hove.
Personal services
Barber and Frank
Hairdresser at 160, Edward Street, Brighton & Hove.
Nightlife
Beer Haus
Pub at 161, Edward Street, Brighton.
Personal services
Harry Marks
Hairdresser at High Street, Brighton.
Food and drink
Island Takeaway
Restaurant at 162, Edward Street, Brighton.
Food and drink
Lazy Bones Cafe & Coffee Shop
Cafe at 44, George Street, Brighton.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Bevendean Primary School and Nursery
Primary option in BN2 4JP. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Brighton College Prep School
Primary option in BN2 5JJ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Carlton Hill Primary School
Primary option in BN2 9HS. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for BN2 0BE before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
Open planning watch toolRecommended tool
Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around BN2 0BE.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
Open flood risk checkerRecommended guide
Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like BN2 0BE with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess BN2 0BE.
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Ask vetted agents
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