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About

Moulsecoomb & Bevendean is a residential ward situated in the northeast of the city, bordering the South Downs. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates, including the large Moulsecoomb estate, and suburban terraced homes. It is home to a significant campus of the University of Brighton, which brings a student population to the local community. The ward contains several parks and green spaces, such as Moulsecoomb Wild Park, which follows the course of the River Bevendean.

The landscape is defined by the steep slopes of the Downland edge, with Bevendean itself nestled into the hillside. Local amenities are focused along Lewes Road, a major arterial route into the city centre. The ward contains the Brighton Aldridge Community Academy and the Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre. A local landmark is the former Brighton Borough Sanatorium, a distinctive red-brick building on Bear Road that now serves as part of the university campus.

Area overview

On average Moulsecoomb & Bevendean has high deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 43.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean is £50,293 per year. The median sale price in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean is £355,000 (around £424 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £295,000 and £405,500. There are 3 schools in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
43.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean

Median price: £355,000
Price per sq ft: £424
Sales (last 12 months): 85
Typical range (middle 50%): £295K – £406K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 (about £424 per square foot) in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£400,600£263
Semi-Detached18£396,000£390
Terraced50£369,250£430
Flats15£255,500£458

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£302,500£233,500£295,750£328,050
2017£321,500£225,500£329,950£333,000
2018£282,000£250,000£320,000£332,000
2019£390,975£247,500£329,125£320,000
2020£347,500£250,000£326,000£350,000
2021£340,000£256,250£340,000£360,000
2022£385,000£301,500£387,500£403,500
2023£360,000£282,500£390,000£395,000
2024—£289,350£364,000£376,000
2025£366,200£260,000£367,500£378,000
2026—£245,250£400,000£369,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£423£401£342£379
2017£352£386£329£382
2018£416£373£341£382
2019£373£406£320£392
2020£541£417£344£390
2021£421£435£367£428
2022£493£535£413£467
2023£531£498£411£470
2024—£502£400£435
2025£374£497£381£446
2026—£434£356£427
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Moulsecoomb & Bevendean 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 Moulsecoomb & Bevendean ward.

Local councillors

Amanda Evans

Moulsecoomb & Bevendean - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Jacob Taylor

Moulsecoomb & Bevendean - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Ty Goddard

Moulsecoomb & Bevendean - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Moulsecoomb & Bevendean

What is the average house price in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean?

The median sale price in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean is £355,000 (about £424 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean?

Moulsecoomb & Bevendean has 3 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Moulsecoomb & Bevendean?

Moulsecoomb & Bevendean scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean sits around rank 7,884 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean?

The average household income in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean is around £50,293 per year, and 43% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Moulsecoomb & Bevendean?

Moulsecoomb & Bevendean is represented by 3 elected councillors: Amanda Evans (Labour Party), Jacob Taylor (Labour Party) and Ty Goddard (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Moulsecoomb & Bevendean

BN24AT

Moulsecoomb & Bevendean

BN24RT

Hodshrove Road

BN24LD

Knepp Close

BN24EG

Ladysmith Road

BN24DF

Willingdon Road

BN24GL

Lewes Road

BN24LL

Norwich Drive

BN24GP

Queensdown School Road

BN24TP

Medmerry Hill

BN24DL

Eastbourne Road

BN24AA

Hollingdean Road

BN24EB

Coombe Road

BN24JH

Hornby Road

BN24HY

Dartmouth Crescent

BN24QY

Hollingdean Road

BN24FW

The Furlong

BN24RF

Birdham Road

BN24TJ

Widdicombe Way

BN24NY

Moulsecoomb & Bevendean

BN24HP

Tillstone Close

BN24RU

Hodshrove Road

BN24FH

Heath Hill Avenue

BN24BT

Fitzherbert Drive

BN24BF

Redvers Road

BN24FR

Moulsecoomb & Bevendean

BN24TF

Hillside

BN24BB

Southall Avenue

BN24LT

Leybourne Road

BN24FE

Lower Bevendean Avenue

BN24NU

Queensdown School Road

BN24HF

Thorndean Road

BN24RD

Bevendean Crescent

BN24JB

Plymouth Avenue

BN24BP

Milner Road

BN24NA

Dartmouth Crescent

BN24DB

Bear Road

BN24LH

Norwich Close

BN24AD

Coombe Terrace

BN24HL

Highbrook Close

BN24FY

The Furlong

BN24TB

The Crescent

BN24GY

Saunders Park View

BN24BH

Buller Road

BN24FL

Coombe Road

BN24FN

Bevendean Road

BN24BJ

Buller Road

BN24LQ

Bodiam Avenue

BN24FA

The Avenue

BN24LB

Norwich Drive

BN24LE

Norwich Drive

BN24EW

Saunders Park View

BN24EH

Ladysmith Road

BN24TQ

Medmerry Hill

BN24AB

Freehold Terrace

BN24AE

Lewes Road

BN24GZ

Saunders Park View

BN24EX

Saunders Park View

BN24NH

Hollingdean Road

BN24EP

Kimberley Road

BN24HN

Wild Park Close

BN24DQ

Crayford Road

BN24BG

Redvers Road

BN24GG

The Avenue

BN24LU

Leybourne Close

BN24BQ

Milner Road

BN24EF

Ladysmith Road

BN24LS

Heath Hill Avenue

BN24EE

Coombe Road

BN24FS

Moulsecoomb & Bevendean

BN24AJ

Ewhurst Road

BN24EU

Moulsecoomb & Bevendean

BN24TN

Beech Grove

BN24QJ

Moulsecoomb Way

BN24SE

Hodshrove Lane

BN24ND

Torcross Close

BN24BA

Southall Avenue

BN24RL

Staplefield Drive

BN24RJ

Staplefield Drive

BN24AL

Ewhurst Road

BN24AZ

Fitzherbert Drive

BN24EL

Mafeking Road

BN24JN

Taunton Road

BN24PW

Goodwood Way

BN24BX

Dennis Hobden Close

BN24FU

Moulsecoomb & Bevendean

BN24RZ

Birdham Place

BN24QA

Appledore Road

BN24GD

The Highway

BN24DP

Baden Road

BN24RE

Bevendean Crescent

BN24SA

Goodwood Way

BN24TG

Widdicombe Way

BN24AH

Riley Road

BN24JE

The Hyde

BN24GN

Moulsecoomb & Bevendean

BN24GE

Colbourne Avenue

BN24EY

Saunders Park View

BN24TR

Hillside Way

BN24DU

Bevendean Road

BN24JL

Hornby Road