Postcode BN1 9GU is located in a rural town, within the Coldean & Stanmer ward of Brighton and Hove in the South East region, and forms part of the Coldean & Moulsecoomb North area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Coldean & Moulsecoomb North is £48,604 per year. The nearest station is Falmer, about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Stanmer Park.
Coldean & Moulsecoomb North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,363 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Coldean & Moulsecoomb North has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Coldean & Moulsecoomb North is £48,604 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 289 ft away from BN1 9GU.
Coldean & Moulsecoomb North near BN1 9GU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Falmer located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Falmer | N/A | Walking directions to Falmer |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Stanmer Park | Large | Walking directions to Stanmer Park |
| 0.4 mi | Wolseley Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Wolseley Road Park |
| 0.4 mi | Haig Park | Small | Walking directions to Haig Park |
Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 (about £387 per square foot) in Coldean & Stanmer area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £555,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £380,000 | £399 |
| Terraced | 9 | £350,000 | £376 |
| Flats | 3 | £185,000 | £387 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £196,000 | £298,500 | £270,000 |
| 2017 | £195,000 | £320,000 | £325,000 |
| 2018 | £171,250 | £315,000 | £300,000 |
| 2019 | — | £335,000 | £308,750 |
| 2020 | £180,000 | £330,000 | £325,500 |
| 2021 | £250,000 | £370,000 | £320,000 |
| 2022 | £324,625 | £390,000 | £367,000 |
| 2023 | £262,500 | £425,000 | £358,500 |
| 2024 | £157,000 | £380,000 | £372,500 |
| 2025 | £267,500 | £397,500 | £357,750 |
| 2026 | £185,000 | £370,000 | £348,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £405 | £314 | £322 |
| 2017 | £359 | £338 | £318 |
| 2018 | £338 | £359 | £319 |
| 2019 | — | £302 | £326 |
| 2020 | £322 | £348 | £365 |
| 2021 | £484 | £354 | £365 |
| 2022 | £350 | £405 | £432 |
| 2023 | £410 | £408 | £461 |
| 2024 | £297 | £405 | £371 |
| 2025 | £379 | £381 | £426 |
| 2026 | £409 | £392 | £376 |
There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN1 9GU.
In the BN1 9GU postcode area, located within Coldean & Moulsecoomb North, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN1 9GU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 8, 10 Beatty Avenue, Brighton, BN1 9ED | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 3 Park Road, Coldean, Brighton, BN1 9AA | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Brighton and Hove district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BN1 9GU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mitchie Alexander
Coldean & Stanmer - Elected 4 May 2023
Tobias Sheard
Coldean & Stanmer - Elected 4 May 2023
Siân Berry
Brighton Pavilion - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BN1 9GU records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around BN1 9GU in Coldean & Moulsecoomb North is £360,000 (about £387 per square foot) based on 25 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to BN1 9GU, including Coldean Primary School (Good), Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (Requires improvement) and University of Sussex. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BN1 9GU is Falmer, about 1,372 m away.
BN1 9GU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,363 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Brighton Pavilion covering BN1 9GU is Siân Berry (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Mitchie Alexander (Labour Party) and Tobias Sheard (Labour Party).
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.