Postcode BN2 4BB is located in an urban city, within the Moulsecoomb & Bevendean ward of Brighton and Hove in the South East region, and forms part of the Hollingdean & Moulsecoomb West area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hollingdean & Moulsecoomb West is £45,762 per year. The nearest station is Moulsecoomb, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Hollingdean & Moulsecoomb West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,623 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Hollingdean & Moulsecoomb West has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.9% 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 per household in Hollingdean & Moulsecoomb West is £45,762 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 218 ft away from BN2 4BB.
Hollingdean & Moulsecoomb West near BN2 4BB 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 |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £357,500 (about £430 per square foot) in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £525,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £375,000 | £383 |
| Terraced | 45 | £375,000 | £451 |
| Detached | 5 | £366,200 | £374 |
| Flats | 16 | £246,750 | £455 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £302,500 | £230,000 | £300,500 | £326,000 |
| 2017 | £321,500 | £225,500 | £329,950 | £333,000 |
| 2018 | £282,000 | £250,000 | £320,000 | £332,000 |
| 2019 | £390,975 | £247,500 | £329,125 | £320,000 |
| 2020 | £347,500 | £250,000 | £326,000 | £350,000 |
| 2021 | £340,000 | £256,250 | £340,000 | £360,000 |
| 2022 | £385,000 | £301,500 | £387,500 | £403,500 |
| 2023 | £360,000 | £282,500 | £390,000 | £395,000 |
| 2024 | — | £289,350 | £364,000 | £376,000 |
| 2025 | £366,200 | £249,000 | £367,500 | £378,000 |
| 2026 | — | £230,000 | £400,000 | £375,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £423 | £404 | £341 | £387 |
| 2017 | £352 | £386 | £329 | £382 |
| 2018 | £416 | £373 | £341 | £382 |
| 2019 | £373 | £406 | £320 | £392 |
| 2020 | £541 | £417 | £344 | £390 |
| 2021 | £421 | £435 | £367 | £428 |
| 2022 | £493 | £535 | £413 | £467 |
| 2023 | £531 | £498 | £411 | £470 |
| 2024 | — | £502 | £400 | £435 |
| 2025 | £374 | £491 | £381 | £446 |
| 2026 | — | £432 | £397 | £451 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN2 4BB.
In the BN2 4BB postcode area, located within Hollingdean & Moulsecoomb West, there are 12 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN2 4BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | 47-49 The Highway, Brighton, BN2 4GB | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Morris Neighbourhood Stores | 36 Widdicombe Way, Brighton, BN2 4TG | Walking directions to Morris Neighbourhood Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Coombe Road Convenience | 17 Coombe Road, Brighton, BN2 4EB | Walking directions to Coombe Road Convenience |
| 0.4 mi | Crestway Convenience Store | 1 Crestway Parade, Brighton, BN1 7BL | Walking directions to Crestway Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | 2 Crestway Parade, Brighton, BN1 7BL | Walking directions to Best-one |
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 BN2 4BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Amanda Evans
Moulsecoomb & Bevendean - Elected 4 May 2023
Jacob Taylor
Moulsecoomb & Bevendean - Elected 4 May 2023
Ty Goddard
Moulsecoomb & Bevendean - Elected 4 May 2023
Chris Ward
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BN2 4BB records about 57 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around BN2 4BB in Hollingdean & Moulsecoomb West is £357,500 (about £430 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to BN2 4BB, including University of Brighton (Good), Coombe Road Primary School (Good) and Homewood College (Special Measures). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BN2 4BB is Moulsecoomb, about 336 m away.
BN2 4BB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,623 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven covering BN2 4BB is Chris Ward (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Amanda Evans (Labour Party), Jacob Taylor (Labour Party) and Ty Goddard (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.