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Hollingdean & Fiveways

Interactive map displaying Hollingdean & Fiveways

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About

Hollingdean & Fiveways is a residential ward situated north of Brighton's city centre, characterised by its mix of Victorian terraces and post-war housing. The area is defined by its steep hills, with streets like Hollingdean Road and Ditchling Rise creating a distinct topography. Local life centres around several small parades of shops and community facilities, serving the immediate neighbourhood.

The ward is home to the City Park allotments, one of the largest such sites in the region, reflecting a strong local gardening culture. Open spaces include Hollingbury Park, which offers wooded walks and remains a quieter alternative to the downs. The area functions primarily as a practical residential district, with good bus links connecting it to the wider city.

Area overview

On average Hollingdean & Fiveways has average deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 19.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hollingdean & Fiveways is £64,870 per year. The median sale price in Hollingdean & Fiveways is £525,000 (around £513 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £410,000 and £750,000. There are 3 schools in Hollingdean & Fiveways: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
19.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Hollingdean & Fiveways

Median price: £525,000
Price per sq ft: £513
Sales (last 12 months): 173
Typical range (middle 50%): £410K – £750K

Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 (about £513 per square foot) in Hollingdean & Fiveways area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £1,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hollingdean & Fiveways over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£745,000£429
Semi-Detached30£602,500£471
Terraced104£573,500£531
Flats33£310,000£474

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hollingdean & Fiveways

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hollingdean & Fiveways.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£352,500£255,000£435,000£452,500
2017£537,500£258,500£482,500£491,250
2018£622,500£265,000£540,000£525,000
2019£490,000£282,500£563,750£467,000
2020£568,750£263,750£498,750£506,875
2021£645,000£280,000£580,000£585,000
2022£1,000,000£322,500£830,000£645,000
2023£499,000£294,000£854,000£680,000
2024£957,500£305,000£547,500£607,000
2025£610,000£290,000£645,025£568,750
2026£880,000£311,000£567,500£635,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hollingdean & Fiveways.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hollingdean & Fiveways.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£490£421£424£406
2017£446£448£443£445
2018£474£446£470£457
2019£466£453£465£452
2020£455£456£417£469
2021£501£451£450£503
2022£626£525£593£565
2023£457£471£542£557
2024£589£531£484£518
2025£567£480£471£543
2026£326£477£496£521
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hollingdean & Fiveways.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hollingdean & Fiveways in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Brighton and Hove district.

Band A£1,720
Band B£2,007
Band C£2,294
Band D£2,581
Band E£3,154
Band F£3,727
Band G£4,301
Band H£5,161

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Hollingdean & Fiveways ward.

Local councillors

Bruno De Oliveira

Hollingdean & Fiveways - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Mohammed Asaduzzaman

Hollingdean & Fiveways - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Theresa Fowler

Hollingdean & Fiveways - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

All postcodesin Hollingdean & Fiveways

BN16NW

Ditchling Place

BN17HX

Burstead Close