Kemptown is a coastal neighborhood in Brighton and Hove, located east of the city center. The area stretches from the seafront to the edge of the South Downs, with a mix of residential streets and local businesses. Its main thoroughfare, St James’s Street, is lined with independent shops, cafes, and pubs, serving both residents and visitors. The area has a relaxed atmosphere, with a blend of historic architecture and modern developments.
Kemptown is known for its proximity to the beach, with easy access to the promenade and marina. The area has a strong sense of community, hosting events like the Kemptown Carnival. It also features green spaces such as the St George’s Rest garden. The neighborhood has a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to newer apartments, attracting a varied population. Public transport links provide connections to central Brighton and beyond.
On average Kemptown has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 154 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Kemptown is £43,500 per year. There are 4 schools in Kemptown: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £378,000 in Kemptown area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £2,850,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £1,817,500 |
| Flats | 66 | £332,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £540,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £541,500 |
10 years price trend in Kemptown
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Walpole Road
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Eastern Road
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Park Street
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Madeira Drive
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Chesham Place
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Eastern Road
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Eastern Terrace Mews
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Eastern Terrace Mews
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Bloomsbury Street
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Eastern Road
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Canning Street
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Montague Place
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Eastern Road
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East Drive
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Marine Square
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College Road
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Park Street
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Walpole Road
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Chichester Terrace
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Walpole Terrace
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Walpole Road
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Portland Place
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Clarendon Place
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Walpole Road
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Abbey Road
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Eastern Road
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Montague Street
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Bellevue Gardens
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Wyndham Street
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St George's Terrace
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Montague Street
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Kemp Town Place
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Seymour Square
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Duke's Mound
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College Gardens
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Bellevue Gardens
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Bloomsbury Place
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Sudeley Street
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Essex Street
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Bute Street
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Somerset Street
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Bedford Street
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Madeira Drive
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Kemptown
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Chichester Place
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Madeira Drive
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Bloomsbury Street
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Percival Terrace
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College Gardens
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Montague Street
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Essex Street
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Eastern Road
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Grand Junction Road
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Abbey Road
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Madeira Drive
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Bloomsbury Place
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Eastern Road
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Marine Gardens
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Madeira Drive
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Chesham Place
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Kemptown
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Montague Street
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Montague Street
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Eastern Road
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Kemptown
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Chichester Terrace
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Eastern Road
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Burlington Street
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Hereford Street
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Burlington Street
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Crescent Place
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Marine Terrace Mews
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Duke's Mound
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Kemptown
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Madeira Drive
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Eastern Road
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Madeira Drive
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Marine Parade
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Seymour Square
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Lewes Crescent
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Cuthbert Road
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Freshfield Way
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Bute Street
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Bedford Street
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Upper Bedford Street
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Bloomsbury Street
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Kemptown
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Somerset Street
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College Street
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Telegraph Street
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Walpole Terrace
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Marine Parade
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Kemptown
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Marine Terrace Mews
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Marine Parade
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Marine Parade
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Great College Street
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Paston Place
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Hereford Street
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Bristol Gate
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.