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Hollingdean & Moulsecoomb West

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About

Hollingdean & Moulsecoomb West is a residential area on the northern edge of Brighton. It is characterised by post-war housing estates, including terraced homes and low-rise flats, set on the slopes of the chalk hills. The area is bordered by the Brighton Racecourse and the A27 bypass, which defines its urban boundary.

The layout includes numerous green spaces, such as Hollingbury Park and the adjacent golf course. A local landmark is the Hollingbury Fort, an Iron Age hillfort with earthworks that overlook the city. The University of Brighton's Moulsecoomb campus is situated just to the east of the ward.

Area overview

On average Hollingdean & Moulsecoomb West has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 49.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hollingdean & Moulsecoomb West is £45,762 per year. There are 6 schools in Hollingdean & Moulsecoomb West: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hollingdean & Moulsecoomb West is home to around 8,547 people, with a population density of about 2,382.2 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
49.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hollingdean & Moulsecoomb West Population
8,547
Population density
2,382.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.15(+49%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.76(+88%)
Shoplifting
13.92(+74%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.22(+105%)
Public order
10.06(+65%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,158
72.03%
Other White
591
6.91%
African
261
3.05%
Other
180
2.11%
Other Asian
161
1.88%
Total population: 8,549

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,062
29.02%
Level 3 (A level)
1,830
25.75%
No qualifications
1,331
18.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
770
10.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
646
9.09%
Total 16+ residents: 7,106

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,084
31.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
679
19.76%
Owns with a mortgage
602
17.52%
Owns outright
549
15.97%
Other social rented
400
11.64%
Total households: 3,437

Property prices in Hollingdean & Moulsecoomb West

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Hollingdean & Moulsecoomb West area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £635,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hollingdean & Moulsecoomb West 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 Hollingdean & Moulsecoomb West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£472,500
Flats7£175,000
Semi-Detached11£450,000
Terraced25£427,000

10 years median price trend in Hollingdean & Moulsecoomb West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hollingdean & Moulsecoomb West.

All postcodes in Hollingdean & Moulsecoomb West

BN17EP

Merevale

BN24AN

Popes Folly

BN24HD

Ryelands Drive

BN17AY

The Crestway

BN17BS

Hinton Close

BN17FJ

Lambourne Close

BN17FN

Tavistock Down

BN17LB

Golf Drive

BN24HB

Ryelands Drive

BN17GX

Roedale Road

BN17AE

Salehurst Close

BN24NX

Saunders Park View

BN17BR

Fountains Close

BN17DZ

Brentwood Road

BN24BB

Southall Avenue

BN16JE

Ditchling Road

BN17BU

Beal Crescent

BN17GR

Upper Hollingdean Road

BN17BW

The Crossway

BN17EY

Lynchet Close

BN24BA

Southall Avenue

BN24DG

Jevington Drive

BN17BH

Thompson Road

BN17FH

Tavistock Down

BN17BF

Davey Drive

BN17DY

Brentwood Road

BN24BS

Milner Road

BN24DH

Birling Close

BN24QY

Hollingdean Road

BN17EF

Tintern Close

BN24HQ

Culpepper Close

BN17DW

Brentwood Road

BN24BJ

Buller Road

BN16JA

Ditchling Road

BN24AQ

Freehold Terrace

BN24BG

Redvers Road

BN24EU

Moulsecoomb & Bevendean

BN24EW

Saunders Park View

BN17EG

Horton Road

BN17EL

The Crossway

BN17FG

Crespin Way

BN24BH

Buller Road

BN24FT

Selsfield Drive

Data Sources

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