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BN2 4BH

Buller Road

Moulsecoomb & Bevendean

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Detailed insights for BN2 4BH

Overview

Postcode BN2 4BH is located in an urban city, within the Moulsecoomb & Bevendean area 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 median sale price in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean is £355,000 (around £424 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £295,000 and £405,500. The nearest station is Moulsecoomb, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Saunders Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Hollingdean & Moulsecoomb West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,134 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Hollingdean & Moulsecoomb West has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Hollingdean & Moulsecoomb West is £45,762 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN2 4BH.

Flood risk

No risk

Hollingdean & Moulsecoomb West near BN2 4BH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Moulsecoomb located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN2 4BH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Moulsecoomb

N/A

Walking directions to Moulsecoomb
0.9 mi

London Road (Brighton)

N/A

Walking directions to London Road (Brighton)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN2 4BH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSaunders ParkSmallWalking directions to Saunders Park

Area Profile

Population
322
Population density
14,439.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.41(-7%)
Public order
9.8(+61%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.65(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.77(-11%)
Vehicle crime
4.04(+9%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
240
74.53%
Other White
34
10.56%
Other Asian
7
2.17%
Arab
7
2.17%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
1.86%
Total population: 322

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
133
44.19%
Level 3 (A level)
102
33.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
8.97%
No qualifications
18
5.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
3.99%
Total 16+ residents: 301

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
54
40.3%
Owns with a mortgage
44
32.84%
Owns outright
34
25.37%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.49%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean

Median price: £355,000
Price per sq ft: £424
Sales (last 12 months): 85
Typical range (middle 50%): £295K – £406K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 (about £424 per square foot) in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£400,600£263
Semi-Detached18£396,000£390
Terraced50£369,250£430
Flats15£255,500£458

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£302,500£233,500£295,750£328,050
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£260,000£367,500£378,000
2026—£245,250£400,000£369,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£423£401£342£379
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£497£381£446
2026—£434£356£427
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Moulsecoomb & Bevendean in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN2 4BH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN2 4BH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 2026Ground Floor Flat, 10, Buller Road, Brighton, BN2 4BJFlatsLeasehold£255,500
05 Jan 202666, Buller Road, Brighton, BN2 4BJTerracedFreehold£295,000
27 Jun 20252C, Buller Road, Brighton, BN2 4BJDetachedFreehold£367,500
20 Jun 202546, Buller Road, Brighton, BN2 4BJTerracedFreehold£425,000
24 Jul 202654, Redvers Road, Brighton, BN2 4BGTerracedFreehold£405,000

Schools

In the BN2 4BH postcode area, located within Hollingdean & Moulsecoomb West, there are 11 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for BN2 4BH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryCoombe Road Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.1 miNot applicableUniversity of BrightonHigher education institutions
0.5 miPrimarySt Martin's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BN2 4BH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN2 4BH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCoombe Road Convenience17 Coombe Road, Brighton, BN2 4EBWalking directions to Coombe Road Convenience
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalLewes Road, Brighton & Hove, BN2 4GLWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalLewes Road, Brighton & Hove, BN2 4GLWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miMilner Convenience Store115 Milner Road, Brighton, BN2 4BRWalking directions to Milner Convenience Store
0.2 miAldiLewes Road, Brighton, BN2 3QAWalking directions to Aldi

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 4BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Amanda Evans

Moulsecoomb & Bevendean - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Jacob Taylor

Moulsecoomb & Bevendean - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Ty Goddard

Moulsecoomb & Bevendean - Elected 4 May 2023

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
ParishBrighton and Hove, unparished areaE43000034
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hollingdean & Moulsecoomb WestE02003498
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Brighton and Hove 008EE01016909
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN2 4BH

Is BN2 4BH (Hollingdean & Moulsecoomb West) safe?

The area around BN2 4BH 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near BN2 4BH?

The median sale price around BN2 4BH in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean is £355,000 (about £424 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN2 4BH?

There are 13 schools close to BN2 4BH, including Coombe Road Primary School, University of Brighton and St Martin's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to BN2 4BH?

The closest station to BN2 4BH is Moulsecoomb, about 628 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN2 4BH?

BN2 4BH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,134 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN2 4BH (Hollingdean & Moulsecoomb West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven covering BN2 4BH 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).