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BN2 6PA

The Ridgway

Woodingdean

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Detailed insights for BN2 6PA

Overview

Postcode BN2 6PA is located in an urban city, within the Woodingdean ward of Brighton and Hove in the South East region, and forms part of the Woodingdean area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woodingdean is £53,701 per year. The nearest station is Falmer, about 2.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Happy Valley.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Woodingdean has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,290 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Woodingdean has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.8%

Approximately 6.8% 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 Woodingdean is £53,701 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN2 6PA.

Flood risk

No risk

Woodingdean near BN2 6PA 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN2 6PA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHappy ValleyLargeWalking directions to Happy Valley
0.4 miWoodingdean Central ParkSmallWalking directions to Woodingdean Central Park

Area Profile

Population
261
Population density
5,686.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.02(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.53(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.15(-5%)
Other theft
4.47(-20%)
Public order
3.91(-36%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
215
82.38%
Other White
20
7.66%
Chinese
6
2.3%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.53%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.15%
Total population: 261

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
34.16%
Level 3 (A level)
46
22.77%
No qualifications
35
17.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
9.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
8.91%
Total 16+ residents: 202

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
43
41.75%
Owns outright
33
32.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
14.56%
Other social rented
6
5.83%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.85%
Total households: 103

Property prices in Woodingdean

Median price£396,000
Price per sq ft£421
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£348K – £519K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £396,000 (about £421 per square foot) in Woodingdean area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Woodingdean over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£525,000£436
Semi-Detached20£408,500£392
Terraced32£349,000£421
Flats1£206,000£375

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Woodingdean

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodingdean.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£421,000£200,000£323,750£271,500
2017£395,000£230,000£365,000£282,720
2018£380,000£178,000£364,000£305,000
2019£410,000£185,000£355,125£285,000
2020£460,000£178,000£385,000£300,000
2021£488,000£234,000£415,000£305,500
2022£540,000£230,000£425,000£355,000
2023£502,500£430,000£345,000
2024£465,000£232,000£415,000£328,000
2025£491,000£240,000£425,000£345,000
2026£602,500£395,000£348,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodingdean.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woodingdean.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£341£279£297£332
2017£361£297£356£334
2018£385£324£350£347
2019£340£310£340£352
2020£380£285£366£360
2021£397£359£394£373
2022£455£521£438£448
2023£437£439£428
2024£456£370£416£414
2025£441£375£392£413
2026£423£504£427
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woodingdean.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN2 6PA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN2 6PA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Jan 2026133, The Ridgway, Brighton, BN2 6PADetachedFreehold£600,000
10 Apr 202666, Connell Drive, Brighton, BN2 6RTTerracedFreehold£350,000
04 Jul 202544, Connell Drive, Brighton, BN2 6RTTerracedFreehold£325,000
06 Jun 202556, Connell Drive, Brighton, BN2 6RTTerracedFreehold£348,000
26 Mar 202518, Crescent Drive South, Brighton, BN2 6RBDetachedFreehold£497,500

Schools

In the BN2 6PA postcode area, located within Woodingdean, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN2 6PA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryRudyard Kipling Primary School & NurseryCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryWoodingdean Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miNot applicableDowns View Special SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN2 6PA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN2 6PA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLockwood Stores43-45 Lockwood Crescent, Brighton, BN2 6UHWalking directions to Lockwood Stores

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 6PA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jacob Allen

Woodingdean - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Jacqui Simon

Woodingdean - 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
WardWoodingdeanE05015420
ParishBrighton and Hove, unparished areaE43000034
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WoodingdeanE02003507
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Brighton and Hove 017FE01017012
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN2 6PA

Is BN2 6PA (Woodingdean) safe?

The area around BN2 6PA records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 6PA?

The median sale price around BN2 6PA in Woodingdean is £396,000 (about £421 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN2 6PA?

There are 5 schools close to BN2 6PA, including Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery (Good), Woodingdean Primary School (Good) and Downs View Special School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BN2 6PA?

BN2 6PA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,290 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN2 6PA (Woodingdean) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven covering BN2 6PA is Chris Ward (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jacob Allen (Labour Party) and Jacqui Simon (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.