Postcode BN1 9HU is located in an urban city, within the Hollingdean & Fiveways ward of Brighton and Hove in the South East region, and forms part of the Hollingdean & Moulsecoomb West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 165.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hollingdean & Moulsecoomb West is £37,700 per year. The nearest station is Moulsecoomb located about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Moulsecoomb Wild Park.
Hollingdean & Moulsecoomb West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,136 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Hollingdean & Moulsecoomb West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 165.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 71.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 43.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Hollingdean & Moulsecoomb West is £37,700 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 189 ft away from BN1 9HU.
Hollingdean & Moulsecoomb West near BN1 9HU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Moulsecoomb located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Moulsecoomb | N/A | Walking directions to Moulsecoomb |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Moulsecoomb Wild Park | Large | Walking directions to Moulsecoomb Wild Park |
Based on 171 recent sales, the median property price is £540,000 in Hollingdean & Fiveways area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,465,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £610,000 |
| Flats | 26 | £292,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £624,750 |
| Terraced | 109 | £600,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hollingdean & Fiveways
In the BN1 9HU postcode area, located within Hollingdean & Moulsecoomb West, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN1 9HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 47-49 The Highway, Brighton & Hove, BN2 4GB | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Morris Neighbourhood Stores | 36 Widdicombe Way, Brighton & Hove, BN2 4TG | Walking directions to Morris Neighbourhood Stores |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.