Postcode BN2 7GN 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 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% 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 Southease, about 3.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Saltdean Oval.
Rottingdean & Saltdean has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,148 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.
Rottingdean & Saltdean has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.9% 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.
The average income per household in Rottingdean & Saltdean is £56,102 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN2 7GN.
Rottingdean & Saltdean near BN2 7GN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Southease located about 3.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Saltdean Oval | Medium | Walking directions to Saltdean Oval |
| 0.3 mi | St Aubyn's Field | Small | Walking directions to St Aubyn's Field |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 95 | £650,000 | £492 |
| Terraced | 12 | £511,250 | £522 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £448,590 | £494 |
| Flats | 27 | £255,000 | £418 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN2 7GN.
In the BN2 7GN postcode area, located within Rottingdean & Saltdean, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN2 7GN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Lustrells Vale, Brighton and Hove, BN2 8FA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Budgens | 90-92 High Street, Rottingdean, Brighton, BN2 7HF | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 5-8 West Street, Rottingdean, Brighton, BN2 7HP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 7GN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bridget Fishleigh
Rottingdean & West Saltdean - Elected 4 May 2023
Mark Earthey
Rottingdean & West Saltdean - Elected 4 May 2023
Chris Ward
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BN2 7GN records about 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 7GN in Rottingdean & Saltdean is £505,000 (about £483 per square foot) based on 161 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to BN2 7GN, including St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean (Good), Our Lady of Lourdes RC School (Good) and Saltdean Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BN2 7GN scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,148 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 7GN 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).
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.