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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 moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £352,500 in Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East area, with individual transactions ranging from £297,000 up to £480,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced3£350,000
Detached4£353,100
Semi-Detached21£360,000

10 years median price trend in Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East.

All postcodes in Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East

BN24NB

Dawlish Close

BN24LU

Leybourne Close

BN24EF

Ladysmith Road

BN24TR

Hillside Way

BN24LA

Norwich Drive

BN24NA

Dartmouth Crescent

BN24JS

Auckland Drive

BN24JE

The Hyde

BN24LX

Norwich Crescent

BN24RY

Birdham Road

BN24LD

Knepp Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.