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BN2 4PE

Moulsecoomb Way

Coldean & Stanmer

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Detailed insights for BN2 4PE

Overview

Postcode BN2 4PE is located in an urban city, within the Coldean & Stanmer ward of Brighton and Hove in the South East region, and forms part of the Coldean & Moulsecoomb North area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.9 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 Coldean & Moulsecoomb North is £48,604 per year. The nearest station is Falmer, about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
71.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Coldean & Moulsecoomb North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,695 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Coldean & Moulsecoomb North has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

71.1%

Approximately 71.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Coldean & Moulsecoomb North is £48,604 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 23 ft away from BN2 4PE.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Falmer located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN2 4PE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Falmer

N/A

Walking directions to Falmer
0.9 mi

Moulsecoomb

N/A

Walking directions to Moulsecoomb

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
345
Population density
8,668.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.26(+21%)
Drugs
11.67(+323%)
Other theft
7.93(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
7(-43%)
Public order
6.07(0%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
291
84.1%
Other White
16
4.62%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
3.18%
African
10
2.89%
Caribbean
4
1.16%
Total population: 346

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
84
30.66%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
17.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
15.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
15.33%
Level 3 (A level)
32
11.68%
Total 16+ residents: 274

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
77
67.54%
Owns with a mortgage
15
13.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.77%
Owns outright
8
7.02%
Other social rented
4
3.51%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Coldean & Stanmer

Median price£360,000
Price per sq ft£387
Sales (last 12 months)25
Typical range (middle 50%)£348K – £395K

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 (about £387 per square foot) in Coldean & Stanmer area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £555,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Coldean & Stanmer over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached13£380,000£399
Terraced9£350,000£376
Flats3£185,000£387

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Coldean & Stanmer

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coldean & Stanmer.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£196,000£298,500£270,000
2017£195,000£320,000£325,000
2018£171,250£315,000£300,000
2019£335,000£308,750
2020£180,000£330,000£325,500
2021£250,000£370,000£320,000
2022£324,625£390,000£367,000
2023£262,500£425,000£358,500
2024£157,000£380,000£372,500
2025£267,500£397,500£357,750
2026£185,000£370,000£348,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coldean & Stanmer.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Coldean & Stanmer.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£405£314£322
2017£359£338£318
2018£338£359£319
2019£302£326
2020£322£348£365
2021£484£354£365
2022£350£405£432
2023£410£408£461
2024£297£405£371
2025£379£381£426
2026£409£392£376
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Coldean & Stanmer.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Coldean & Stanmer in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN2 4PE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN2 4PE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 202523, Stonecross Road, Brighton, BN2 4PQSemi-DetachedFreehold£308,000
25 Jul 2025104, Moulsecoomb Way, Brighton, BN2 4PDTerracedFreehold£373,000
23 Jan 202636, Halland Road, Brighton, BN2 4PFSemi-DetachedFreehold£400,000
23 Jan 20263, Halland Road, Brighton, BN2 4PGFlatsLeasehold£185,000
28 Mar 2025103, Halland Road, Brighton, BN2 4PGDetachedFreehold£1,090,000

Schools

In the BN2 4PE postcode area, located within Coldean & Moulsecoomb North, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN2 4PE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miSecondaryBrighton Aldridge Community AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryMoulsecoomb Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.8 miPrimaryBevendean Primary School and NurseryCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN2 4PE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN2 4PE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPremier Morris Neighbourhead Stores81, 83 Moulsecoomb Way, Brighton, BN2 4PBWalking directions to Premier Morris Neighbourhead Stores
0.3 miLondis3 Park Road, Coldean, Brighton, BN1 9AAWalking directions to Londis

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

Local councillors

Mitchie Alexander

Coldean & Stanmer - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Tobias Sheard

Coldean & Stanmer - 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
WardColdean & StanmerE05015400
ParishBrighton and Hove, unparished areaE43000034
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Coldean & Moulsecoomb NorthE02003492
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Brighton and Hove 002CE01016914
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN2 4PE

Is BN2 4PE (Coldean & Moulsecoomb North) safe?

The area around BN2 4PE records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near BN2 4PE?

The median sale price around BN2 4PE in Coldean & Moulsecoomb North is £360,000 (about £387 per square foot) based on 25 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN2 4PE?

There are 6 schools close to BN2 4PE, including Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (Requires improvement), Moulsecoomb Primary School and Bevendean Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BN2 4PE?

The closest station to BN2 4PE is Falmer, about 1,305 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN2 4PE?

BN2 4PE scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,695 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN2 4PE (Coldean & Moulsecoomb North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven covering BN2 4PE is Chris Ward (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Mitchie Alexander (Labour Party) and Tobias Sheard (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.