Is BN2 5RQ a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

95 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of BN2 5RQ. Most common: Anti-social behaviour.

Anti-social behaviour
35
Violence & sexual offences
21
Criminal damage & arson
8
Other theft
8
Public order
7
Shoplifting
7
Vehicle crime
4
Other crime
3

House prices

£408,948

Average price in Brighton and Hove (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Down 1.1% year on year.

Terraced
£475,728
Semi-detached
£549,795
Detached
£858,475
Flat / maisonette
£295,683

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for BN2 5RQ specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near BN2 5RQ on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near BN2 5RQ on Check Food Hygiene

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