BN8 5RD Postcode Area
Use the postcode street map opposite - and the information below - to discover useful information for the BN8 5RD postcode area in Brighton.
We've got loads of statistics for BN8 5RD, including demographic data, local facilities, travel essentials, hotel accommodation, crime rates and much more.
What social class do the population of BN8 5RD belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is BN8 5RD in Brighton, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about BN8 5RD from the Census 2011.
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People and Demographics
BN8 5RD
Demographics
An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in BN8 5RD, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

Crime Rates
Police crime stats - see how safe it is around BN8 5RD, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?

Constituency
Find out the voting intentions, poll results, your local MP, 2015 election results and voting turnout for your local constituency.

Local Issues
In conjunction with FixMyStreet, view problems around BN8 5RD reported by local residents, including flytipping, graffiti, faulty street lighting etc.

Sunrise/Sunset
Sunrise (dawn) and sunset (dusk) times for today as well as for the next month for the postcode area BN85RD. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!

Job Vacancies
Looking for job vacancies in the BN8 5RD area? Find out what positions are available in this area, as well as further afield in surrounding areas.
Travel & Transport
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Travel
Travelling to this postcode area? Find the nearest train station, railway, or nearest bus stop to BN8 5RD.

Traffic Reports
Don't let traffic become a pain in the bumper. The latest road traffic incidents & traffic jams around this postcode.

Taxi Firms
Book a taxi and leave the car at home. Here's a list of taxi and mini cab companies operating in the BN8 5RD area.

Car Parks
Locate the nearest car parks near BN8 5RD, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.
Leisure & Outdoor Facilities
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Events
From local gigs to heritage events, and car boot sales to shows at the local theatre, find out what's on around BN8 5RD.

Attractions
Enjoy a great family day out at a local attraction near BN8 5RD, including theme parks, castles, historic castles & more.

Hotels
Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area BN8 5RD.

Tourist Information
Locate the nearest car parks near BN8 5RD, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.
Local Amenities
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Banks
Find the nearest bank or building society in BN8 5RD. Map locations, email addresses & customer services phone numbers.

Cash Machines
Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the BN8 5RD postcode area that dispense money.

Schools
The nearest schools in the BN8 5RD area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Shopping Centres
Shop until you drop at a retail park or shopping centre near here. There's nothing quite like a bit of retail therapy.

Police Stations
Report a crime or make an enquiry at your local police station or constabulary in your area. Phone 101 in a non-emergency.

Emergency Facilities
A handy list of emergency information in this area, including hospitals, doctors, chemists and emergency services near BN8 5RD.

Post Offices
Whether you want to send a letter, make a Post Office transaction or pop a letter in the local postbox, we've got you covered.

Libraries
A useful list of lending libraries located in and around BN8 5RD. May also lend CDs and DVDs, and other services available.

BN85RD Postcode Breakdown
BNAREA | 8DISTRICT | 5SECTOR | RDUNIT |
Full Postcode | BN8 5RD |
Latitude/Longitude | , |
Postal Town | Brighton |
Easting | |
Northing | |
Ward Name | |
MSOA Name | |
LSOA Name | |
County | East Sussex |
Region | |
Country | England |
Local Authority | |
Local Authority Code | |
Area Classification | Urban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%) |
BN85RD Postal District

BN8 5RD postcode is located in the postal town of Brighton. Brighton postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode BN8 5RD.
Lewes | 1.7 miles SW |
Ringmer | 2.2 miles E |
Falmer | 4.1 miles W |
Isfield | 4.3 miles NE |
Westmeston | 4.6 miles W |
Chailey | 5.1 miles N |
Little Horsted | 5.2 miles NE |
Ripe | 5.5 miles E |
Ditchling | 5.7 miles W |
Ditchelling | 5.7 miles W |
Tarring Neville | 5.7 miles SE |
Selmeston | 6 miles E |
Rottingdean | 6.2 miles SW |
Piecombe | 6.6 miles E |
Newhaven | 6.7 miles S |
London | 43 miles N |
Glasgow | 380 miles NW |
Edinburgh | 372 miles NW |
Cardiff | 145 miles W |
Liverpool | 215 miles NW |
Southampton | 62 miles W |
Saint Ives | 80 miles W |
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BBC NewsFrom the Postcode Area blog

Death of the High Street?
The BBC reports that despite councils' attempts to kurb them, the UK's high streets have seen a huge growth in fast food outlets. Could this mark the death knell for the Great British high street, and what can we do about it to halt its decline?

Discrimination by Postcode
You really couldn't make it up, could you? Some of the country's most vulnerable people are missing out on their weekly £25 Cold Weather Payment, just because the system that's in operation is discriminating against them because payments are based on postcode, rather than geographic location.

The Redesign is Underway
Well, the current website was absolutely in dire need of a good redesign - from the ground up. So I set out to pull it all apart and get it up and running again to become the most comprehensive guide to every postcode in the UK. And it's been a long, tough job from start to finish - and quite possibly the biggest project I've ever undertaken.

The Impossible Challenge of Affordability
No wonder the younger generation are getting more and more frustrated with money - new research has revealed that even with a 10% deposit, 25-34 year olds are struggling to afford even the CHEAPEST houses on the market. Is there a solution to the 'impossible challenge'?