Postcode BN2 4RW 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 high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below 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 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Moulsecoomb Wild Park.
Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,229 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.4% 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.
The average income per household in Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East is £47,605 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 263 ft away from BN2 4RW.
Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East near BN2 4RW 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Moulsecoomb | N/A | Walking directions to Moulsecoomb |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Moulsecoomb Wild Park | Large | Walking directions to Moulsecoomb Wild Park |
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 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN2 4RW.
In the BN2 4RW postcode area, located within Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN2 4RW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morris Neighbourhood Stores | 36 Widdicombe Way, Brighton, BN2 4TG | Walking directions to Morris Neighbourhood Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Morris Neighbourhead Stores | 81, 83 Moulsecoomb Way, Brighton, BN2 4PB | Walking directions to Premier Morris Neighbourhead Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 47-49 The Highway, Brighton, BN2 4GB | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | 6, 8 Upper Bevendean Avenue, Brighton, BN2 4FF | Walking directions to Premier |
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 4RW, 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 4RW records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 4RW in Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East is £357,500 (about £430 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to BN2 4RW, including Moulsecoomb Primary School, Homewood College (Special Measures) and Bevendean Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BN2 4RW is Moulsecoomb, about 790 m away.
BN2 4RW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,229 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 4RW 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.