Is BN2 9XJ a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

1580 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of BN2 9XJ. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
480
Anti-social behaviour
365
Shoplifting
203
Public order
139
Other theft
100
Criminal damage & arson
90
Drugs
42
Vehicle crime
39

House prices

£407,803

Average price in Brighton and Hove (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 0.3% year on year.

Terraced
£472,809
Semi-detached
£546,143
Detached
£851,059
Flat / maisonette
£296,227

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for BN2 9XJ 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 9XJ on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near BN2 9XJ on Check Food Hygiene

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