Postcode BN2 4SH is located in an urban city, within the Coldean & Stanmer area 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 98.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Coldean & Moulsecoomb North is £48,604 per year. The median sale price in Coldean & Stanmer is £360,000 (around £410 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £332,500 and £405,000. The nearest station is Moulsecoomb, about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Moulsecoomb Wild Park.
Coldean & Moulsecoomb North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,093 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Coldean & Moulsecoomb North has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.4% 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.
The average income per household in Coldean & Moulsecoomb North is £48,604 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 156 ft away from BN2 4SH.
Coldean & Moulsecoomb North near BN2 4SH 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Moulsecoomb Wild Park | Large | Walking directions to Moulsecoomb Wild Park |
Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 (about £410 per square foot) in Coldean & Stanmer area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £545,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £390,000 | £404 |
| Terraced | 14 | £349,000 | £418 |
| Flats | 3 | £195,000 | £372 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £175,000 | £397,500 | £360,000 |
| 2026 | £190,000 | £385,000 | £340,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £372 | £381 | £433 |
| 2026 | £386 | £399 | £414 |
There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN2 4SH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2025 | 24, Broadfields, Brighton, BN2 4QF | Terraced | Freehold | £342,500 | |
| 07 Aug 2026 | 207, Wild Park Close, Brighton, BN2 4HG | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2026 | 1, Hodshrove Road, Brighton, BN2 4RW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,050 | |
| 17 Jul 2025 | 35, Hodshrove Road, Brighton, BN2 4RW | Detached | Freehold | £303,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 1A, Hodshrove Road, Brighton, BN2 4RW | Other | Freehold | £390,000 |
In the BN2 4SH postcode area, located within Coldean & Moulsecoomb North, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Moulsecoomb Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2024. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Hertford Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Mar 2025. | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | Brighton Aldridge Community Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 23 Apr 2025. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BN2 4SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Wine Lodge | 69 Moulsecoomb Way, Brighton, BN2 4PB | Walking directions to Wine Lodge |
| 0.5 mi | Morris Neighbourhood Stores | 36 Widdicombe Way, Brighton, BN2 4TG | Walking directions to Morris Neighbourhood Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Local | 47-49 The Highway, Brighton, BN2 4GB | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
Annual council tax rates for Brighton and Hove district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BN2 4SH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mitchie Alexander
Coldean & Stanmer - Elected 4 May 2023
Tobias Sheard
Coldean & Stanmer - Elected 4 May 2023
Chris Ward
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BN2 4SH records about 98 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 public order.
The median sale price around BN2 4SH in Coldean & Stanmer is £360,000 (about £410 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to BN2 4SH, including Moulsecoomb Primary School (Good), Hertford Primary School (Good) and Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BN2 4SH is Moulsecoomb, about 873 m away.
BN2 4SH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,093 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 4SH 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).