The postcode BN2 6SJ is located in Brighton and Hove It was introduced in July 1983 and is an active postcode. BN2 6SJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BN2 6SJ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.8 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 6SJ as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.
The closest road name to BN2 6SJ is Sycamore Close which is centered 31 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Heronsdale Road and is 186 m away. The closest railway station is Falmer Rail Station, 3.43 km away.
The closest primary school to BN2 6SJ (for ages 11 and under) is Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 3, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Roedean School.
The local pub for residents of BN2 6SJ is Smugglers Rest and is 5.29 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 5.29 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on October 20, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 157.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 19.6 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 2.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for BN2 6SJ 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 6SJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BN2 6SJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BN2 6SJ
| Introduction | July 1983 |
| 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 6SJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (May 3, 2017) | 168 m |
| Woodingdean Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 29, 2019) | 1.08 km |
| Downs View Special School | Special school | 3-19 | Outstanding (February 12, 2020) | 1.08 km |
| Longhill High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (September 19, 2018) | 1.97 km |
| Bevendean Primary School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 5, 2019) | 2.67 km |
| Roedean School | Independent school | 11-18 | 2.99 km | |
| Brighton Aldridge Community Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Good (December 1, 2016) | 3.23 km |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 22, 2018) | 3.23 km |
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (February 26, 2020) | 3.27 km |
| City Academy Whitehawk | Academy | 2-11 | Good (November 15, 2018) | 3.32 km |
| Brighton Waldorf School | Independent school | 2-16 | Requires improvement (July 1, 2021) | 3.4 km |
| Saltdean Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 9, 2018) | 3.42 km |
| Moulsecoomb Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 3.73 km | |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (May 2, 2019) | 3.84 km |
| Coombe Road Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 3.9 km |
| Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 14, 2019) | 3.98 km |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 30, 2019) | 3.99 km |
| St Luke's Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (October 10, 2013) | 4.13 km |
| Elm Grove Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 13, 2017) | 4.15 km |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 20, 2017) | 4.27 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BN2 6SJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Express Staff Canteen | Awaiting Inspection | 5.12 km | |
| Community Rooms - Meridian Court | Exempt November 6, 2019 | 5.16 km | |
| Happy Days Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 30, 2020 | 5.16 km | |
| Telscombe Parish Hall | Exempt November 18, 2020 | 5.16 km | |
| Fire House Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 20, 2021 | 5.29 km | |
| Smugglers Rest | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 29, 2022 | 5.29 km | |
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2022 | 5.3 km | |
| Cater Link at Telscombe C P School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 25, 2021 | 5.35 km | |
| Telscombe Cliffs Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 8, 2021 | 5.35 km | |
| Fairlight Manor | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2022 | 5.36 km | |
| The Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2021 | 5.51 km | |
| The Haven Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 25, 2021 | 5.54 km | |
| Telscombe Cliffs Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 20, 2021 | 5.58 km | |
| Thai Elephant Two | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2022 | 5.6 km | |
| The Haven | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 23, 2019 | 5.67 km | |
| Kamsons Pharmacy | Exempt February 7, 2022 | 5.68 km | |
| Goodfayre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 8, 2021 | 5.71 km | |
| Central Fish Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 20, 2021 | 5.78 km | |
| Maloncho Indian Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2019 | 5.78 km | |
| Cater Link at Meridian C P School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 25, 2021 | 5.83 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BN2 6SJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Heronsdale Road | 186 m | |
| Chalkland Rise | 193 m | |
| Heronsdale Road | 199 m | |
| Top of Cowley Drive | 310 m | |
| Top of Downs Valley Road | 326 m | |
| Falmer Rail Station | 3.43 km | |
| Falmer Rail Station | 3.45 km | |
| Moulsecoomb Rail Station | 4.13 km | |
| Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal | 9.67 km | |
| Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal | 9.67 km | |
| Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal | 9.67 km | |
| Shoreham Brighton City Airport | 16.04 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 36.28 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 36.32 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BN2 6SJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Bullock Hill | 544 m | |
| Happy Valley | Valley | 782 m |
| Newmarket Bottom | Valley | 984 m |
| Newmarket Hill | 1.04 km | |
| Standean Bottom | Valley | 1.12 km |
| Falmer Bottom | Valley | 1.33 km |
| Mount Pleasant | 1.5 km | |
| Wick Bottom | Valley | 1.68 km |
| Warren Plantation | 1.71 km | |
| Castle Hill | 1.93 km | |
| Balsdean Bottom | Valley | 2.03 km |
| Pickers Hill | 2.07 km | |
| High Hill | 2.2 km | |
| Newmarket Plantation | 2.22 km | |
| Broadpit Pond | 2.31 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BN2 6SJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 157.7 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.7 Mbps | 19.6 Mbps | 39 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% | 89.9 | 15.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 428.8 | 36.8 |
Energy usage data for BN2 6SJ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.83522800 |
| Longitude | -0.06283600 |
| OS Easting | 536506 |
| OS Northing | 0105754 |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Saltdean/Woodingdean BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Woodingdean BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33040697 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Brighton and Hove 017 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Brighton and Hove 017C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B3 |