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BN2 1NG

Chesham Street

Kemptown

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Overview

Postcode BN2 1NG is located in an urban city, within the Kemptown ward of Brighton and Hove in the South East region, and forms part of the Roedean & Marina area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Roedean & Marina is £54,125 per year. The nearest station is Brighton, about 1.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Roedean & Marina has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,187 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Roedean & Marina has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.2%

Approximately 5.2% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 251 ft away from BN2 1NG.

Flood risk

No risk

Roedean & Marina near BN2 1NG 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
227
Population density
4,520 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.72(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.67(+101%)
Public order
13.77(+127%)
Other theft
8.61(+53%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.61(+33%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
139
61.5%
Other White
44
19.47%
Chinese
6
2.65%
African
6
2.65%
Roma
6
2.65%
Total population: 226

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
112
53.85%
Level 3 (A level)
52
25%
No qualifications
14
6.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11
5.29%
Other
9
4.33%
Total 16+ residents: 208

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
52
44.83%
Owns with a mortgage
28
24.14%
Owns outright
26
22.41%
Other social rented
4
3.45%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.45%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Kemptown

Median price£337,000
Price per sq ft£489
Sales (last 12 months)143
Typical range (middle 50%)£242K – £485K

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £337,000 (about £489 per square foot) in Kemptown area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,000 up to £2,780,000.

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-Detached1£590,000£489
Terraced28£530,000£516
Detached2£432,500£388
Flats112£293,500£484

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£261,000£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£301,000£805,000£512,500
2026£317,500£623,750
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£425£454
2017£446£363£469
2018£441£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£482£485
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 1NG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN2 1NG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Mar 202632A, Eaton Place, Brighton, BN2 1EGTerracedFreehold£924,999
10 Mar 202639A, Eaton Place, Brighton, BN2 1EGFlatsLeasehold£280,000
05 Dec 2025Flat 3, Chesham Mansions, 25 - 27, Eaton Place, Brighton, BN2 1EGFlatsLeasehold£360,000
22 Sept 2025Flat 1, Eaton Court 29-31, Eaton Place, Brighton, BN2 1EGFlatsLeasehold£426,500
06 Jun 202539, Eaton Place, Brighton, BN2 1EGFlatsLeasehold£793,000

Schools

In the BN2 1NG postcode area, located within Roedean & Marina, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN2 1NG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Mark's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.3 miNot applicableSt. John's College (Brighton)Special post 16 institution

Good

0.3 miNot applicableHamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf ChildrenNon-maintained special school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN2 1NG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN2 1NG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSt Michael's News53 St Georges Road, Brighton, BN2 1EFWalking directions to St Michael's News
0.1 miSt George's News52 St Georges Road, Brighton, BN2 1EFWalking directions to St George's News
0.1 miIdeal Market71 St. Georges Road, Brighton, BN2 1EFWalking directions to Ideal Market
0.1 miRock Food & Wine2 Rock Street, Brighton, BN2 1NFWalking directions to Rock Food & Wine
0.1 miWRVS A&E ShopEastern Road, Brighton and Hove, BN2 5BBWalking directions to WRVS A&E Shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Brighton and Hove district (2025-26).

Band A£1,638
Band B£1,911
Band C£2,184
Band D£2,457
Band E£3,003
Band F£3,549
Band G£4,095
Band H£4,914

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 1NG, 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 032AE01016863
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN2 1NG

Is BN2 1NG (Roedean & Marina) safe?

The area around BN2 1NG records about 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BN2 1NG?

The median sale price around BN2 1NG in Roedean & Marina is £337,000 (about £489 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN2 1NG?

There are 12 schools close to BN2 1NG, including St Mark's CofE Primary School (Requires improvement), St. John's College (Brighton) (Good) and Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BN2 1NG?

BN2 1NG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,187 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.