Postcode BN2 8HQ 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rottingdean & Saltdean is £56,102 per year. The nearest station is Southease located about 2.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Rottingdean & Saltdean has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,430 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
Rottingdean & Saltdean has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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 8HQ.
Rottingdean & Saltdean near BN2 8HQ 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 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 in Rottingdean & West Saltdean area, with individual transactions ranging from £147,000 up to £1,800,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 88 | £600,500 |
| Flats | 33 | £275,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £435,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £375,000 |
10 year median price trend in Rottingdean & West Saltdean
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN2 8HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | SP Convenience Store | 138 Saltdean Vale, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8HF | Walking directions to SP Convenience Store |
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 8HQ, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.