Postcode BN1 9GU is located in a rural town, within the Coldean & Stanmer area 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 median sale price in Coldean & Stanmer is £360,000 (around £410 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £332,500 and £405,000. 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 15,608 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 48% 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 35 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 (about £410 per square foot) in Coldean & Stanmer area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £545,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £390,000 | £404 |
| Terraced | 14 | £349,000 | £418 |
| Flats | 3 | £195,000 | £372 |
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 | £175,000 | £397,500 | £360,000 |
| 2026 | £190,000 | £385,000 | £340,000 |
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 | £372 | £381 | £433 |
| 2026 | £386 | £399 | £414 |
There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN1 9GU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2026 | 68, Rushlake Road, Brighton, BN1 9AF | Terraced | Freehold | £320,000 | |
| 01 Sept 2026 | 87, Rushlake Road, Brighton, BN1 9AG | Terraced | Freehold | £315,000 | |
| 01 Jun 2026 | 11, Monk Close, Brighton, BN1 9AH | Terraced | Freehold | £340,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2025 | 7, Arlington Crescent, Brighton, BN1 9AP | Terraced | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 06 Aug 2025 | 8, Arlington Crescent, Brighton, BN1 9AP | Terraced | Freehold | £355,500 |
In the BN1 9GU postcode area, located within Coldean & Moulsecoomb North, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Coldean Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Dec 2022. | |
| 0.7 mi | Secondary | Brighton Aldridge Community Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 23 Apr 2025. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Moulsecoomb Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2024. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 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.
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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around BN1 9GU in Coldean & Stanmer is £360,000 (about £410 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to BN1 9GU, including Coldean Primary School (Good), Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (Good) and Moulsecoomb Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
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 15,608 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).