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BN2 5TF

De Courcel Road

Kemptown

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Detailed insights for BN2 5TF

Overview

Postcode BN2 5TF is located in an urban city, within the Kemptown area of Brighton and Hove in the South East region, and forms part of the Roedean & Marina area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Roedean & Marina is £54,125 per year. The median sale price in Kemptown is £350,000 (around £478 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £252,750 and £500,000. The nearest station is Brighton, about 1.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
14.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Roedean & Marina has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,090 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Roedean & Marina has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.2%

Approximately 14.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Roedean & Marina is £54,125 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 262 ft away from BN2 5TF.

Flood risk

No risk

Roedean & Marina near BN2 5TF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Brighton located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
231
Population density
3,942 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
43.52(+445%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.39(+106%)
Violence and sexual offences
21.76(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.4(+77%)
Public order
10.36(+71%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
149
64.22%
Other White
37
15.95%
African
7
3.02%
Irish
7
3.02%
Arab
7
3.02%
Total population: 232

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
109
50.46%
Level 3 (A level)
42
19.44%
No qualifications
22
10.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
8.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
6.48%
Total 16+ residents: 216

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
50
37.31%
Owns outright
39
29.1%
Owns with a mortgage
23
17.16%
Other social rented
16
11.94%
Social rents from council
3
2.24%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Kemptown

Median price: £350,000
Price per sq ft: £478
Sales (last 12 months): 154
Typical range (middle 50%): £253K – £500K

Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £478 per square foot) in Kemptown area, with individual transactions ranging from £116,000 up to £1,400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kemptown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£837,500£498
Terraced32£543,800£503
Flats119£310,000£475
Detached1£270,000£282

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kemptown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kemptown.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250,000£425,000£625,000
2017£288,700£352,500£550,000
2018£300,000£685,000£560,000
2019£279,250£472,500£580,000
2020£282,500£650,000£483,750
2021£313,750£590,000£600,000
2022£322,500£510,000£614,000
2023£342,250£365,000£708,000
2024£313,250£392,000£595,000
2025£307,500£805,000£500,000
2026£325,000£837,500£543,800
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kemptown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kemptown.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£437—£474
2017£446£363£469
2018£444£663£496
2019£413£457£511
2020£454£443£461
2021£465£476£490
2022£497£379£542
2023£518£678£546
2024£491£357£492
2025£469£596£516
2026£465£498£485
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kemptown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kemptown in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN2 5TF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN2 5TF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jul 20269, The French Apartments, De Courcel Road, Brighton, BN2 5RZFlatsLeasehold£650,000
14 Jul 202514, The French Apartments, De Courcel Road, Brighton, BN2 5RZFlatsLeasehold£605,000
12 Nov 2025The New Bush, 1, Arundel Road, Brighton, BN2 5TEOtherFreehold£715,000
30 Sept 2025Flat 8, Arundel House 12-13, Arundel Terrace, Brighton, BN2 1GLOtherLeasehold£642,500
26 Jun 20259, Bush Mews, 3, Arundel Road, Brighton, BN2 5ZLFlatsLeasehold£190,000

Schools

In the BN2 5TF postcode area, located within Roedean & Marina, there are 4 primary and 0 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.

Nearby schools for BN2 5TF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimarySt Mark's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.6 miPrimarySt John the Baptist Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.7 miNot applicableBrighton College Prep SchoolOther independent school
Unrated

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BN2 5TF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN2 5TF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidl45 Arundel Road, Brighton, BN2 5TBWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miEmmanuel International Groceries1A Whitehawk Road, Brighton, BN2 5FAWalking directions to Emmanuel International Groceries
0.2 miBest-one3 Whitehawk Road, Brighton, BN2 5FAWalking directions to Best-one
0.2 miCo-op FoodWhitehawk Road, Brighton, BN2 5NSWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miAsdaBrighton Marina, Brighton, BN2 5UTWalking directions to Asda

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 5TF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Théresa Ann Mackey

Kemptown - Elected 2 May 2024

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
WardKemptownE05015405
ParishBrighton and Hove, unparished areaE43000034
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Roedean & MarinaE02003522
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Brighton and Hove 032DE01016963
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN2 5TF

Is BN2 5TF (Roedean & Marina) safe?

The area around BN2 5TF records about 64 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near BN2 5TF?

The median sale price around BN2 5TF in Kemptown is £350,000 (about £478 per square foot) based on 154 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN2 5TF?

There are 7 schools close to BN2 5TF, including St Mark's CofE Primary School (Good), St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School (Good) and Brighton College Prep School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around BN2 5TF?

BN2 5TF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,090 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN2 5TF (Roedean & Marina) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven covering BN2 5TF is Chris Ward (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Théresa Ann Mackey (Labour Party).