How long is the NHS wait for colonoscopy in the BN2 postcode?

Patients living in the BN2 postcode (Kemptown (BN2)) are typically referred to University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. The current median NHS wait for colonoscopy across these trusts is approximately 10 weeks. The 92nd percentile (long-tail) wait can extend to 29 weeks. NHS England publishes wait times at the trust level, not the outcode level — so this is the closest accurate breakdown for BN2 residents.

How much does private colonoscopy cost near BN2?

Private colonoscopy in the UK typically costs £1,300–£2,800, with a typical price around £1,850. Brighton has private hospitals from Spire, Nuffield, Circle, or HCA Healthcare offering this procedure with a typical wait of 2–4 weeks. Always confirm the exact total cost (including consultation, surgery, anaesthesia, follow-ups) before booking.

Can I be referred to an NHS trust outside BN2?

Yes. Under NHS Patient Choice rules you can ask your GP to refer you to any NHS trust in England — not just the one closest to your home. If a trust elsewhere has a shorter waiting list, you can request a referral there. Travel costs for treatment further from home are your own responsibility.

Colonoscopy in BN2 (Kemptown (BN2))

If you live in the BN2 postcode (Kemptown (BN2)), your GP will most likely refer you to University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. The current England-wide median NHS wait for colonoscopy is 10 weeks (local trusts have not yet published this month's data). Private treatment from £1,300.

NHS

Faster than the national average

10 weeks

Median wait for BN2 residents

92nd percentile wait:: 29 weeks
Patients waiting:: 0

Free at the point of use. Local trust data not yet published this month — showing England-wide median.

Private

Days, not weeks

£1,850

Typical UK private price

Lowest published:: £1,300
Highest published:: £2,800
Typical wait:: 2–4 weeks

Self-fund or use health insurance. Major UK groups: Spire, Nuffield, Circle, HCA.

Important context

NHS waiting-time figures are published at trust or specialty level and private prices are indicative ranges. Local eligibility, referral route, clinical urgency, provider package and insurance status can change the real-world choice. TreatCompare is for comparison only and is not medical, legal or financial advice.

Source type: Official NHS waiting-time data and private price model
Primary source: NHS England Referral to Treatment waiting-time data
Reporting period: Mar 2026
Last updated: 2026-05-22
Figure type: Mixed sources
Use: Research and comparison only

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Is going private worth it for colonoscopy?

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7 weeks saved

NHS wait

10 wk

Private quote

Private wait

3 wk

Time saved

7 weeks

Cost per week saved

£264

Monthly equivalent

£154/mo

or £77/mo over 24 months

This is a planning aid only. Actual quotes, insurance coverage and finance terms vary by provider.

How outcode waits work: NHS England publishes wait times per NHS trust, not per outcode. BN2 sits inside the wider BN postcode area, and patients are typically referred to University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. Under NHS Patient Choice you can ask to be referred to any trust in England — not just the local one.