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Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East

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About

Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East is a residential area situated on the northeastern fringes of Brighton. It is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates, terraced homes, and modern developments, set against the backdrop of the South Downs. The area is largely residential, with local shops and schools serving the community. It is distinct from the central city, offering a quieter pace of life while remaining connected by main roads and bus routes.

The University of Brighton's Moulsecoomb campus forms a significant part of the local landscape, bringing a student population to the area. Bevendean Down, a local nature reserve on chalk grassland, provides accessible green space with views across the city. The area's layout is defined by its position in a valley, with streets often sloping towards the central Lewes Road corridor.

Area overview

On average Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 45.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East is £47,605 per year. There are 2 schools in Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East is home to around 7,849 people, with a population density of about 2,558.8 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
45.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East Population
7,849
Population density
2,558.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.14(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.16(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.01(+9%)
Public order
6.37(+5%)
Other theft
4.33(-23%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,172
78.62%
Other White
458
5.83%
African
157
2%
Other
153
1.95%
White and Asian (mixed)
109
1.39%
Total population: 7,850

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
1,673
25.58%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,521
23.25%
No qualifications
1,447
22.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
805
12.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
636
9.72%
Total 16+ residents: 6,541

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
725
26.26%
Owns outright
517
18.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
506
18.33%
Owns with a mortgage
474
17.17%
Other social rented
446
16.15%
Total households: 2,761

Property prices in Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East

Median price£355,000
Price per sq ft£371
Sales (last 12 months)29
Typical range (middle 50%)£319K – £392K

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 (about £371 per square foot) in Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East area, with individual transactions ranging from £184,000 up to £437,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached19£375,000£381
Detached4£353,100£348
Terraced6£315,000£327

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182,500£298,000£295,000
2017£182,000£315,500£310,000
2018£185,000£307,500£309,750
2019£257,500£313,000£303,000
2020£247,650£325,000£323,750
2021£245,500£337,750£332,000
2022£219,500£370,000£374,950
2023£192,000£390,000£387,500
2024£225,000£360,000£355,000
2025£360,000£300,000
2026£390,000£257,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£277£336£341
2017£286£324£374
2018£322£340£352
2019£353£320£340
2020£327£344£355
2021£393£348£417
2022£424£411£414
2023£405£411£427
2024£367£393£407
2025£381£353
2026£377£291
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.