The Graperies is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN2 0BW is located in the Queen's Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brighton, Kemptown. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Graperies, Brighton, BN2 0BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN2 0BN, BN2 0BS, BN2 0TG, BN2 0BD, BN2 0DD, BN2 0BP, BN2 0AQ, BN2 0BJ, BN2 0GB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN2 0BW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BN2 0BW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.6% | 46.5% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 34.6% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -9.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 12.9% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 2.3% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.1% | 51.4% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 26.7% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 14.5% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.3% | 14.9% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.4% | 7% | 1.6% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 9.3% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 17.7% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.6% | 50.2% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 16.4% |
| Other | 8.4% | 0.9% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88.8% | 85.2% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 3.8% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 79.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 79.6% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 10.2% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 6.7% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.1% | 79.9% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 13.4% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 1.6% | -9.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55% | 37.2% | 17.8% |
| Christian | 29.6% | 46.2% | -16.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Graperies was 351.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.2% higher than the Kemptown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Graperies has the 16th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Kemptown and the 68th highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 146.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 203.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 The Graperies, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-10-19 | £464,136 |
| 4 The Graperies, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2015-02-17 | £479,912 |
| 8 The Graperies, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2013-06-25 | £448,543 |
| 10 The Graperies, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2013-04-03 | £217,860 |
| 8 The Graperies, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £134,750 | 2007-08-10 | £253,783 |
BN2 0BW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BN2 0BW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 57 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 289 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Park Primary School Park Street , BN2 0BN | 3out of 4 | 121 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Hill Primary School Sussex Street , BN2 9HS | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Queens Park Rise , BN2 9ZF | 4out of 4 | 692 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Whitehawk Hill Road , BN2 0AH | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Grove Primary School Elm Grove , BN2 3ES | 3out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 2,846 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,356 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 3,377 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,512 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longhill High School Falmer Road , Rottingdean BN2 7FR | 3out of 4 | 4,679 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 2,231 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 3,663 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton College Eastern Road , BN2 0AL | - not rated | 535 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton College Nursery, Pre-Prep and Prep School Walpole Lodge , 2 Walpole Road BN2 0EU | - not rated | 632 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children Walpole Road , BN2 0LS | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. John's College (Brighton) 17 Walpole Road , BN2 0AF | - not rated | 814 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Brighton 27-33 Ditchling Road , BN1 4SB | - not rated | 1,035 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast And After School Club At Queens Park Primary Sch | Queens Park Primary School, Freshfield Place | 82 yd | |
| Ricardos Cafe At Patching Lodge | Patching Lodge, Park Street | 115 yd | |
| Kiosk Queens Park | Queens Park, South Avenue | 124 yd | |
| Open Bakery Cafe In Queens Park | 35 West Drive, Brighton | 189 yd | |
| Starfish And Coffee | 32 Egremont Place, Brighton | 215 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo | Freshfield Way, Brighton | 194 yd | |
| No. 27 Brighton | 27 Upper Rock Gardens, Brighton | 343 yd | |
| Hand In Hand | 33 Upper St James Street, Brighton | 384 yd | |
| Upper Crust Caterer At Sidewinder | 65 St James's Street, Brighton | 395 yd | |
| Sidewinder (wet Sales) | 65 St James's Street, Brighton | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky's Pizza | 147 Edward Street, Brighton | 415 yd | |
| Kemptown Cuisine | 111 St Georges Road, Brighton | 459 yd | |
| Tuckers | 100 St Georges Road, Brighton | 459 yd | |
| Golden Cannon (wet Sales) | Golden Cannon, 20-21 St Georges Road | 460 yd | |
| Mumbai Express | 17 Sutherland Road, Brighton | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens | 32 Upper St James Street, Brighton | 392 yd | |
| Co-op | 22 St Georges Road, Brighton | 587 yd | |
| Morrisons | 6-8 St James's Street, Brighton | 728 yd | |
| J Sainsbury Plc | 13-15 Old Steine, Brighton | 760 yd | |
| Budgens / Easy Hours | Units 1 To 3, 1 - 6 Grand Parade | 787 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton Youth Centre EDWARD STREET | 337 yd | |
| St Marys Church ST. JAMES'S STREET | 356 yd | |
| Shape Health Club (Brighton) (Closed) 38-39 38-39 Devonshire Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 381 yd |
| Brighton College EASTERN ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 397 yd |
| Queens Park EAST DRIVE | tennis courts | 429 yd |
| Ecogym Brighton 39-40 39-40 ST JAMES'S STREET | health and fitness suite | 517 yd |
| Hamilton Lodge School For Deaf Children 7-9 7-9 WALPOLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 558 yd |
| The Gym (Brighton Madeira Drive) THE TERRACES THE TERRACES MADEIRA DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 658 yd |
| St Lukes Swimming Pool ST. LUKES TERRACE | swimming pool | 680 yd |
| St John The Baptist Rc School Whitehawk Hill Road | grass pitches | 784 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.