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BN2 1FH

Lewes Crescent

Kemptown

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Detailed insights for BN2 1FH

Overview

Postcode BN2 1FH is located in an urban city, within the Kemptown area of Brighton and Hove in the South East region, and forms part of the Roedean & Marina area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Roedean & Marina is £54,125 per year. The median sale price in Kemptown is £350,000 (around £475 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £253,750 and £496,250. The nearest station is Brighton, about 1.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Roedean & Marina has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,090 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Roedean & Marina has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Roedean & Marina is £54,125 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 270 ft away from BN2 1FH.

Flood risk

No risk

Roedean & Marina near BN2 1FH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Brighton located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
219
Population density
22,346.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
43.52(+445%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.39(+106%)
Violence and sexual offences
21.76(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.4(+77%)
Public order
10.36(+71%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
170
77.63%
Other White
33
15.07%
Irish
7
3.2%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.37%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.37%
Total population: 219

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
128
64.32%
Level 3 (A level)
30
15.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
7.04%
No qualifications
13
6.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
4.52%
Total 16+ residents: 199

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
56
45.53%
Owns outright
37
30.08%
Owns with a mortgage
27
21.95%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.63%
Other social rented
1
0.81%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Kemptown

Median price: £350,000
Price per sq ft: £475
Sales (last 12 months): 160
Typical range (middle 50%): £254K – £496K

Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £475 per square foot) in Kemptown area, with individual transactions ranging from £116,000 up to £1,400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kemptown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£837,500£498
Terraced34£528,800£503
Flats123£310,000£469
Detached1£270,000£282

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kemptown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kemptown.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250,000£425,000£625,000
2017£288,700£352,500£550,000
2018£300,000£685,000£560,000
2019£279,250£472,500£580,000
2020£282,500£650,000£483,750
2021£313,750£590,000£600,000
2022£322,500£510,000£614,000
2023£342,250£365,000£708,000
2024£313,250£392,000£595,000
2025£310,000£805,000£500,000
2026£322,500£837,500£528,800
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kemptown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kemptown.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£437—£474
2017£446£363£469
2018£444£663£496
2019£413£457£511
2020£454£443£461
2021£465£476£490
2022£497£379£542
2023£518£678£546
2024£491£357£492
2025£469£596£516
2026£452£498£503
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kemptown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kemptown in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN2 1FH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN2 1FH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jun 2026Balcony Flat, 10, Lewes Crescent, Brighton, BN2 1FHFlatsLeasehold£385,500
30 Mar 202614C, Lewes Crescent, Brighton, BN2 1FHFlatsLeasehold£170,000
24 Feb 2026Flat 4, 12, Lewes Crescent, Brighton, BN2 1FHFlatsLeasehold£340,000
16 Jan 2026Flat 3, 12, Lewes Crescent, Brighton, BN2 1FHFlatsLeasehold£410,000
21 Nov 2025Flat 8, 13, Lewes Crescent, Brighton, BN2 1FHFlatsLeasehold£180,000

Schools

In the BN2 1FH postcode area, located within Roedean & Marina, there are 5 primary and 0 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.

Nearby schools for BN2 1FH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimarySt Mark's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.5 miPrimarySt John the Baptist Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.5 miNot applicableBrighton College Prep SchoolOther independent school
Unrated

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BN2 1FH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN2 1FH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miRock Food & Wine2 Rock Street, Brighton, BN2 1NFWalking directions to Rock Food & Wine
0.1 miShop'N DriveEastern Road, Brighton and Hove, BN2 5JJWalking directions to Shop'N Drive
0.1 miCrave232-234 Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5JJWalking directions to Crave
0.2 miLidl45 Arundel Road, Brighton, BN2 5TBWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miSt Michael's News53 St Georges Road, Brighton, BN2 1EFWalking directions to St Michael's News

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BN2 1FH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Théresa Ann Mackey

Kemptown - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Chris Ward

Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictBrighton and HoveE06000043
Parliamentary ConstituencyBrighton Kemptown and PeacehavenE14001129
WardKemptownE05015405
ParishBrighton and Hove, unparished areaE43000034
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Roedean & MarinaE02003522
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Brighton and Hove 032DE01016963
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN2 1FH

Is BN2 1FH (Roedean & Marina) safe?

The area around BN2 1FH records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near BN2 1FH?

The median sale price around BN2 1FH in Kemptown is £350,000 (about £475 per square foot) based on 160 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN2 1FH?

There are 9 schools close to BN2 1FH, including St Mark's CofE Primary School (Good), St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School (Good) and Brighton College Prep School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around BN2 1FH?

BN2 1FH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,090 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN2 1FH (Roedean & Marina) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven covering BN2 1FH is Chris Ward (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Théresa Ann Mackey (Labour Party).