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BN2 4EF

Ladysmith Road

Moulsecoomb & Bevendean

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Detailed insights for BN2 4EF

Overview

Postcode BN2 4EF 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 Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East is £47,605 per year. The nearest station is Moulsecoomb, about 0.7 miles away. There are 13 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is William Clarke Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
42.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,280 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42.4%

Approximately 42.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 42.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East is £47,605 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East near BN2 4EF 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN2 4EF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 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 4EF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWilliam Clarke ParkSmallWalking directions to William Clarke Park
0.4 miSaunders ParkSmallWalking directions to Saunders Park

Area Profile

Population
319
Population density
1,731.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.73(+47%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.44(+99%)
Public order
11.5(+89%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.06(+56%)
Drugs
5.03(+82%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
293
91.56%
Other White
8
2.5%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.88%
Indian
4
1.25%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.94%
Total population: 320

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
26.55%
No qualifications
55
20%
Level 3 (A level)
50
18.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
13.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
12%
Total 16+ residents: 275

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
48
40.68%
Owns with a mortgage
26
22.03%
Owns outright
15
12.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
11.02%
Shared ownership
11
9.32%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean

Median price£357,500
Price per sq ft£430
Sales (last 12 months)88
Typical range (middle 50%)£302K – £407K

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.

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
Semi-Detached22£375,000£383
Terraced45£375,000£451
Detached5£366,200£374
Flats16£246,750£455

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£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
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£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
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 4EF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN2 4EF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Sept 2025131, Ladysmith Road, Brighton, BN2 4EFTerracedFreehold£385,000
02 Feb 2026289, Bear Road, Brighton, BN2 4DDTerracedFreehold£340,000
12 Dec 2025281, Bear Road, Brighton, BN2 4DDTerracedFreehold£387,000
09 Jun 2025295, Bear Road, Brighton, BN2 4DDTerracedFreehold£327,550
28 May 2025215, Bear Road, Brighton, BN2 4DDFlatsLeasehold£300,000

Schools

In the BN2 4EF postcode area, located within Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East, there are 13 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN2 4EF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCoombe Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableUniversity of BrightonHigher education institutions

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Martin's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN2 4EF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN2 4EF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCoombe Road Convenience17 Coombe Road, Brighton, BN2 4EBWalking directions to Coombe Road Convenience
0.4 miAldukan organic & international foodsLewes Road, Brighton and Hove, BN2 3QBWalking directions to Aldukan organic & international foods
0.4 miAldiLewes Road, Brighton, BN2 3QAWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miM&S Simply FoodGladstone Place, Brighton and Hove, BN2 3QAWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.4 miHappy Shopper201 Elm Grove, Brighton, BN2 3ELWalking directions to Happy Shopper

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 4EF, 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)Bevendean & Moulsecoomb EastE02003499
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Brighton and Hove 009DE01016910
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN2 4EF

Is BN2 4EF (Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East) safe?

The area around BN2 4EF records about 89 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BN2 4EF?

The median sale price around BN2 4EF in Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East is £357,500 (about £430 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN2 4EF?

There are 17 schools close to BN2 4EF, including Coombe Road Primary School (Good), University of Brighton (Good) and St Martin's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BN2 4EF?

The closest station to BN2 4EF is Moulsecoomb, about 1,055 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN2 4EF?

BN2 4EF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,280 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN2 4EF (Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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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.