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Rottingdean & West Saltdean

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About

Rottingdean & West Saltdean is a coastal ward on the eastern edge of the city, characterised by chalk cliffs and a distinct separation from the main urban centre. The area includes the historic village core of Rottingdean, with its village green and pond, and the more modern, residential layout of West Saltdean on the cliff top. The landscape is defined by the Undercliff Walk pedestrian path and the open expanse of the South Downs to the north.

A notable feature is the presence of the Grade II listed Longhill High School, a prominent example of 1960s educational architecture. The ward is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types from cottages to post-war estates. Transport links follow the coast road, and the area retains a quieter pace compared to central Brighton, with direct access to both the sea and downland countryside.

Area overview

On average Rottingdean & West Saltdean has low deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 5.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rottingdean & West Saltdean is £56,094 per year. There are 4 schools in Rottingdean & West Saltdean: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Rottingdean & West Saltdean

Median price£505,000
Price per sq ft£483
Sales (last 12 months)161
Typical range (middle 50%)£380K – £750K

Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £505,000 (about £483 per square foot) in Rottingdean & West Saltdean area, with individual transactions ranging from £158,000 up to £1,473,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rottingdean & West Saltdean over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached95£650,000£492
Terraced12£511,250£522
Semi-Detached27£448,590£494
Flats27£255,000£418

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rottingdean & West Saltdean

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rottingdean & West Saltdean.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£425,500£234,000£338,100£380,000
2017£485,000£246,000£368,500£433,750
2018£500,000£245,000£370,000£385,000
2019£492,500£240,000£405,000£442,750
2020£570,000£237,500£425,000£330,000
2021£584,000£290,000£435,000£457,500
2022£650,000£327,500£450,000£680,000
2023£570,000£345,000£480,000£590,000
2024£601,000£340,000£530,000£530,000
2025£615,000£277,500£430,000£425,000
2026£705,000£273,500£544,500£667,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rottingdean & West Saltdean.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rottingdean & West Saltdean.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£394£362£382£411
2017£405£358£391£377
2018£398£372£405£444
2019£384£350£407£384
2020£409£374£408£419
2021£449£436£455£491
2022£497£457£524£642
2023£496£454£471£543
2024£488£445£465£502
2025£497£451£466£522
2026£446£363£501£524
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rottingdean & West Saltdean.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rottingdean & West Saltdean in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.