The postcode BN2 6BB is located in Brighton and Hove It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BN2 6BB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BN2 6BB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.3 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of BN2 6BB as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Hampered aspiration.
The closest road name to BN2 6BB is Old Parish Lane which is centered 150 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Downs Hotel and is 76 m away. The closest railway station is Falmer Rail Station, 2.93 km away.
The closest primary school to BN2 6BB (for ages 11 and under) is Woodingdean Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 29, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Roedean School.
The local pub for residents of BN2 6BB is Smugglers Rest and is 6.04 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 29, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from Fire House Pizza and is 6.04 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on October 20, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 91.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 18.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for BN2 6BB is covered by the Sussex police force association and Brighton and Hove City is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to BN2 6BB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BN2 6BB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BN2 6BB
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from BN2 6BB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodingdean Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 29, 2019) | 0 m |
| Downs View Special School | Special school | 3-19 | Outstanding (February 12, 2020) | 0 m |
| Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (May 3, 2017) | 1.05 km |
| Bevendean Primary School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 5, 2019) | 1.62 km |
| Longhill High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 19, 2018) | 2.17 km |
| City Academy Whitehawk | Academy | 2-11 | Good (November 15, 2018) | 2.38 km |
| Brighton Aldridge Community Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Good (December 1, 2016) | 2.6 km |
| Roedean School | Independent school | 11-18 | 2.68 km | |
| Moulsecoomb Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.73 km | |
| Brighton Waldorf School | Independent school | 2-16 | Requires improvement (July 1, 2021) | 2.74 km |
| Coombe Road Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 2.82 km |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (May 2, 2019) | 2.99 km |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 30, 2019) | 3.06 km |
| Elm Grove Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 13, 2017) | 3.1 km |
| St Luke's Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (October 10, 2013) | 3.12 km |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 20, 2017) | 3.2 km |
| Homewood College | Special school | 5-19 | Special Measures (December 7, 2021) | 3.26 km |
| Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children | Special school | 5-19 | Good (July 9, 2019) | 3.35 km |
| Fairlight Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 5, 2018) | 3.36 km |
| Hertford Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (March 11, 2020) | 3.48 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BN2 6BB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Express Staff Canteen | Awaiting Inspection | 4.13 km | |
| Community Rooms - Meridian Court | Exempt November 6, 2019 | 5.92 km | |
| Happy Days Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 30, 2020 | 5.92 km | |
| Telscombe Parish Hall | Exempt November 18, 2020 | 5.92 km | |
| Fire House Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 20, 2021 | 6.04 km | |
| Smugglers Rest | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 29, 2022 | 6.04 km | |
| Fairlight Manor | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2022 | 6.16 km | |
| Cater Link at Telscombe C P School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 25, 2021 | 6.19 km | |
| Telscombe Cliffs Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 8, 2021 | 6.19 km | |
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2022 | 6.21 km | |
| The Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2021 | 6.26 km | |
| The Haven Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 25, 2021 | 6.34 km | |
| Telscombe Cliffs Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 20, 2021 | 6.34 km | |
| Thai Elephant Two | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2022 | 6.36 km | |
| Kamsons Pharmacy | Exempt February 7, 2022 | 6.46 km | |
| Goodfayre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 8, 2021 | 6.5 km | |
| The Haven | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 23, 2019 | 6.5 km | |
| Central Fish Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 20, 2021 | 6.56 km | |
| Maloncho Indian Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2019 | 6.56 km | |
| Roclyns Rest Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2022 | 6.65 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BN2 6BB - Data from Apr 2022
| Downs Hotel | 76 m | |
| Woodingdean Community Centre | 79 m | |
| Downs Hotel | 119 m | |
| Woodingdean Community Centre | 142 m | |
| Falmer Gardens | 242 m | |
| Falmer Rail Station | 2.93 km | |
| Falmer Rail Station | 2.96 km | |
| Moulsecoomb Rail Station | 3.08 km | |
| Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal | 10.65 km | |
| Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal | 10.65 km | |
| Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal | 10.65 km | |
| Shoreham Brighton City Airport | 14.97 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 35.99 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 36.03 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BN2 6BB - Data from Dec 2021
| Happy Valley | Valley | 621 m |
| Warren Plantation | 708 m | |
| Wick Bottom | Valley | 1.1 km |
| Newmarket Hill | 1.19 km | |
| Mount Pleasant | 1.31 km | |
| Bullock Hill | 1.36 km | |
| Racehill Valley | Valley | 1.56 km |
| Newmarket Bottom | Valley | 1.59 km |
| Sheepcote Valley | Valley | 1.66 km |
| Falmer Hill | 1.79 km | |
| Hogtrough Bottom | Valley | 1.82 km |
| Race Hill | 1.85 km | |
| Red Hill | 2.1 km | |
| Falmer Bottom | Valley | 2.13 km |
| Whitehawk Bottom | Valley | 2.18 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BN2 6BB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 75.8 Mbps | 91.1 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 20 Mbps | 18.5 Mbps | 21 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 91.1 | 18.5 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for BN2 6BB - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.83617600 |
| Longitude | -0.07807900 |
| OS Easting | 535428 |
| OS Northing | 0105832 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Sussex |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Brighton, Kemptown |
| Electoral Ward | Woodingdean |
| Local Authority District | Brighton and Hove |
| Region / Government Office Region | South East |
| European Electoral Region | South East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Coast to Capital Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Sussex |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000043 |
| Travel To Work Area | Brighton |
| NHS England Region | South East |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Brighton and Hove City |
| Cancer Alliance | Surrey and Sussex |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South East Coast |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Sussex Health and Care Partnership |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Brighton and Hove CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Constrained city dwellers Group: Challenged diversity Subgroup: Hampered aspiration |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Saltdean/Woodingdean BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Woodingdean BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33040700 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Brighton and Hove 017 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Brighton and Hove 017A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7A2 |