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BN2 7AD

Ovingdean Close

Rottingdean & West Saltdean

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Detailed insights for BN2 7AD

Overview

Postcode BN2 7AD is located in an urban city, within the Rottingdean & West Saltdean ward of Brighton and Hove in the South East region, and forms part of the Rottingdean & Saltdean area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rottingdean & Saltdean is £56,102 per year. The nearest station is Moulsecoomb, about 2.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Happy Valley.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
7.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Rottingdean & Saltdean has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,714 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Rottingdean & Saltdean has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.7%

Approximately 7.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Rottingdean & Saltdean is £56,102 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN2 7AD.

Flood risk

No risk

Rottingdean & Saltdean near BN2 7AD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Moulsecoomb located about 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN2 7AD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHappy ValleyLargeWalking directions to Happy Valley

Area Profile

Population
122
Population density
1,842.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.57(-54%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.14(-1%)
Public order
6.07(0%)
Other theft
3.04(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.43(-62%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
93
76.23%
Other White
12
9.84%
Other Asian
5
4.1%
Irish
4
3.28%
Indian
2
1.64%
Total population: 122

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
55
51.4%
No qualifications
12
11.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
11.21%
Level 3 (A level)
12
11.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11
10.28%
Total 16+ residents: 107

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
26
50%
Owns with a mortgage
16
30.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
11.54%
Social rents from council
3
5.77%
Other social rented
1
1.92%
Total households: 52

Property prices in Rottingdean & West Saltdean

Median price£505,000
Price per sq ft£483
Sales (last 12 months)161
Typical range (middle 50%)£380K – £750K

Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £505,000 (about £483 per square foot) in Rottingdean & West Saltdean area, with individual transactions ranging from £158,000 up to £1,473,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rottingdean & West Saltdean over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached95£650,000£492
Terraced12£511,250£522
Semi-Detached27£448,590£494
Flats27£255,000£418

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rottingdean & West Saltdean

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rottingdean & West Saltdean.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£425,500£234,000£338,100£380,000
2017£485,000£246,000£368,500£433,750
2018£500,000£245,000£370,000£385,000
2019£492,500£240,000£405,000£442,750
2020£570,000£237,500£425,000£330,000
2021£584,000£290,000£435,000£457,500
2022£650,000£327,500£450,000£680,000
2023£570,000£345,000£480,000£590,000
2024£601,000£340,000£530,000£530,000
2025£615,000£277,500£430,000£425,000
2026£705,000£273,500£544,500£667,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rottingdean & West Saltdean.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rottingdean & West Saltdean.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£394£362£382£411
2017£405£358£391£377
2018£398£372£405£444
2019£384£350£407£384
2020£409£374£408£419
2021£449£436£455£491
2022£497£457£524£642
2023£496£454£471£543
2024£488£445£465£502
2025£497£451£466£522
2026£446£363£501£524
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rottingdean & West Saltdean.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rottingdean & West Saltdean in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN2 7AD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN2 7AD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jul 20255, Meadow Vale, Ovingdean Road, Brighton, BN2 7AATerracedFreehold£687,500
23 May 20251, Allingham Place, Brighton, BN2 7GWSemi-DetachedFreehold£895,000
27 Mar 202544, Allingham Place, Brighton, BN2 7GWDetachedFreehold£1,430,000
27 Feb 20267, The Vale, Brighton, BN2 7ABDetachedFreehold£1,100,000
05 Feb 20263, The Vale, Brighton, BN2 7ABDetachedFreehold£1,060,000

Schools

In the BN2 7AD postcode area, located within Rottingdean & Saltdean, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN2 7AD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryLonghill High SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableOxford International College, BrightonOther independent school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryRudyard Kipling Primary School & NurseryCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN2 7AD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN2 7AD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miOvingdean Village Stores118B Longhill Road, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BDWalking directions to Ovingdean Village 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 7AD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Bridget Fishleigh

Rottingdean & West Saltdean - Elected 4 May 2023

Brighton & Hove Independents

Mark Earthey

Rottingdean & West Saltdean - Elected 4 May 2023

Brighton & Hove Independents

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
ParishBrighton and Hove, unparished areaE43000034
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rottingdean & SaltdeanE02003523
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Brighton and Hove 033FE01016962
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN2 7AD

Is BN2 7AD (Rottingdean & Saltdean) safe?

The area around BN2 7AD records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 7AD?

The median sale price around BN2 7AD in Rottingdean & Saltdean is £505,000 (about £483 per square foot) based on 161 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN2 7AD?

There are 4 schools close to BN2 7AD, including Longhill High School (Good), Oxford International College, Brighton (Good) and Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BN2 7AD?

BN2 7AD scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,714 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN2 7AD (Rottingdean & Saltdean) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven covering BN2 7AD is Chris Ward (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Bridget Fishleigh (Brighton & Hove Independents) and Mark Earthey (Brighton & Hove Independents).

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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.