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Coldean & Moulsecoomb North

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About

Coldean & Moulsecoomb North is a residential area situated in a valley on the northeastern edge of Brighton. The housing is primarily post-war, with a mix of terraced homes, low-rise flats, and student accommodation serving the nearby University of Brighton campus. The landscape is defined by the South Downs, with the wooded slopes of Hollingbury and Stanmer Park forming a green backdrop.

A central feature is the Wild Park, a large area of downland and woodland that cuts through the locality. The area is practical, with local shops and schools serving its communities. It is well-connected by several main roads leading into the city centre and out towards Lewes.

Area overview

On average Coldean & Moulsecoomb North has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Coldean & Moulsecoomb North is £48,604 per year. There are 3 schools in Coldean & Moulsecoomb North: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Coldean & Moulsecoomb North is home to around 10,115 people, with a population density of about 1,679.3 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
32%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Coldean & Moulsecoomb North Population
10,115
Population density
1,679.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.04(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.4(+50%)
Other theft
8.3(+49%)
Public order
5.73(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.95(-39%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,967
68.89%
Other White
768
7.59%
African
381
3.77%
Chinese
242
2.39%
Other Asian
228
2.25%
Total population: 10,113

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
4,658
50.66%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,607
17.48%
No qualifications
1,185
12.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
728
7.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
564
6.13%
Total 16+ residents: 9,195

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
721
34.7%
Owns outright
441
21.22%
Owns with a mortgage
378
18.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
358
17.23%
Other social rented
122
5.87%
Total households: 2,078

Property prices in Coldean & Moulsecoomb North

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Coldean & Moulsecoomb North area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £555,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Coldean & Moulsecoomb North 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 Coldean & Moulsecoomb North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£380,000
Flats2£267,500
Semi-Detached13£390,000
Terraced10£355,250

10 years median price trend in Coldean & Moulsecoomb North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coldean & Moulsecoomb North.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.