Albion Street is in Brighton and in Brighton And Hove district. BN2 2NE is located in the Queen's Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brighton, Kemptown. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Albion Street, Brighton, BN2 2NE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN2 9PS, BN2 9NE, BN2 9PN, BN2 9NA, BN2 9GB, BN2 2PP, BN2 9NF, BN2 9NG, BN2 9NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN2 2NE is primarily male, with 53.9% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.2% | 46.1% | 3.9% | 51.0% | -4.9% |
| Male | 57.8% | 53.9% | -3.9% | 49.0% | 4.9% |
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 2NE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64% 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 | 76.7% | 64% | -12.7% | 37.9% | 26.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9.4% | 17.6% | 8.2% | 44.2% | -26.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 12.2% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 43.9% | 46.2% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 26.7% | 30% | 3.3% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 15% | -4.3% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 8% | 6.3% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 43.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.7% | 14% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 3.6% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 12.2% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 5.9% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 18.5% | 3.4% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.1% | 43.7% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 9.9% |
| Other | 6.9% | 2.3% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 6.3% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 7% | 2.4% | -4.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 73.3% | 71.7% | -1.6% | 81.4% | -9.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 65.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 65.5% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 11.9% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 7% | 7.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 10.7% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.8% | 65% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 11% | 5.7% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 8.3% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 6.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 9.1% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.5% | 76.7% | -11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 6% | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.6% | 37.2% | 16.4% |
| Christian | 23.8% | 46.2% | -22.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albion Street was 314.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.6% lower than the Kemptown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Albion Street has the 19th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Kemptown and the 77th highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 149.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 10 Albion Street, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2024-06-20 | £183,605 |
| Flat 3 9 Albion Street, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2022-10-21 | £199,457 |
| Flat 3 9 Albion Street, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £202,500 | 2016-08-12 | £236,332 |
| Flat 3 9 Albion Street, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2006-09-22 | £208,043 |
| Flat 5 10 Albion Street, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2004-08-13 | £211,811 |
The percentage of student residents living in BN2 2NE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 564 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 849 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School Ann Street , BN1 4GP | 3out of 4 | 367 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Hill Primary School Sussex Street , BN2 9HS | 3out of 4 | 503 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School St Nicholas Road , BN1 3LP | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Primary School Park Street , BN2 0BN | 3out of 4 | 956 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middle Street Primary School 37 Middle Street , Middle Street Primary School BN1 1AL | 3out of 4 | 1,020 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 | 2,014 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,589 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 2,685 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,712 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 4,070 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 | 1,400 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 2,907 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Brighton 27-33 Ditchling Road , BN1 4SB | - not rated | 276 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Girls GDST Montpelier Road , Brighton BN1 3AT | - not rated | 1,303 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Brighton College Eastern Road , BN2 0AL | - not rated | 1,380 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 | 1,473 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children Walpole Road , BN2 0LS | 3out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambito Care And Support Sharon Collins Resource Centre | 13 Albion Street, Brighton | 47 yd | |
| Planet India | 4-5 Richmond Parade, Brighton | 63 yd | |
| L'Atelier Du Vin Wine Bar | 10 St Georges Place, Brighton | 133 yd | |
| Burger Nation | 1 York Place, Brighton | 140 yd | |
| Canvas Coffee Company | Phoenix Brighton, 10 - 14 Waterloo Place | 147 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Book | 3A York Place, Brighton | 196 yd | |
| Hobgoblin (wet Sales) | 31 York Place, Brighton | 196 yd | |
| North Laine Brewhouse (wetside) | 27 Gloucester Place, Brighton | 210 yd | |
| North Laine Pub - Kitchen | 27 Gloucester Place, Brighton | 210 yd | |
| Great Eastern | 103 Trafalgar Street, Brighton | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bua Thai | 1A Richmond Parade, Brighton | 64 yd | |
| The Fat Pizza | 8 Grand Parade, Brighton | 129 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 16 - 17 St Georges Place, Brighton | 135 yd | |
| City Kebab | 2 York Place, Brighton | 196 yd | |
| Sweet Shop Shakes | 29 York Place, Brighton | 196 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens / Easy Hours | Units 1 To 3, 1 - 6 Grand Parade | 173 yd | |
| Aldi | 1-4 London Road, Brighton | 303 yd | |
| Co-op | 118 - 120 London Road, Brighton | 395 yd | |
| J Sainsbury | 27 New England Street, Brighton | 563 yd | |
| Budgens Express | 78-82 Queens Road, Brighton | 563 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix Community Centre Phoenix Place | 162 yd | |
| Prince Regent Swimming Complex NORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 459 yd |
| The Gym (Brighton London Road) 97 - 104 97 - 104 London Road | health and fitness suite | 477 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Brighton) 79-81 79-81 QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 555 yd |
| Pure Gym (Brighton) TOWERPOINT TOWERPOINT NORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 607 yd |
| Brighton Youth Centre EDWARD STREET | 681 yd | |
| Shape Health Club (Brighton) (Closed) 38-39 38-39 Devonshire Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 803 yd |
| Ecogym Brighton 39-40 39-40 ST JAMES'S STREET | health and fitness suite | 836 yd |
| Queens Park EAST DRIVE | tennis courts | 853 yd |
| St Lukes Swimming Pool ST. LUKES TERRACE | swimming pool | 868 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.