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BN2 8HW

Westfield Avenue

Rottingdean & West Saltdean

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Detailed insights for BN2 8HW

Overview

Postcode BN2 8HW 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% 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 3.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

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.

Crime level

2/10

Rottingdean & Saltdean has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1%

Approximately 1.0% 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 8HW.

Flood risk

No risk

Rottingdean & Saltdean near BN2 8HW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Southease located about 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
197
Population density
4,583.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.53(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.83(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.53(-30%)
Possession of weapons
1.29(+36%)
Drugs
1.29(-53%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
169
86.22%
Other White
9
4.59%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
2.55%
Irish
4
2.04%
Other Asian
3
1.53%
Total population: 196

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
43.68%
Level 3 (A level)
39
22.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
15.52%
No qualifications
13
7.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
5.75%
Total 16+ residents: 174

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
41.75%
Owns with a mortgage
43
41.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
15.53%
Other social rented
1
0.97%
Total households: 103

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN2 8HW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN2 8HW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jun 20253, Waldegrave Court, Westfield Avenue, Brighton, BN2 8HWFlatsLeasehold£245,000
08 Apr 20261, Vale Road, Brighton, BN2 8QTDetachedFreehold£321,500
11 Apr 20253, Vale Road, Brighton, BN2 8QTDetachedFreehold£325,000
30 Jan 202686, Tumulus Road, Brighton, BN2 8HGSemi-DetachedFreehold£367,500
26 Sept 2025117, Tumulus Road, Brighton, BN2 8HGSemi-DetachedFreehold£448,590

Schools

In the BN2 8HW postcode area, located within Rottingdean & Saltdean, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN2 8HW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySaltdean Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN2 8HW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN2 8HW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSP Convenience Store138 Saltdean Vale, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8HFWalking directions to SP Convenience Store
0.5 miThe Co-operative FoodLustrells Vale, Brighton and Hove, BN2 8FAWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 8HW, 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 033AE01016956
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN2 8HW

Is BN2 8HW (Rottingdean & Saltdean) safe?

The area around BN2 8HW records about 25 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 8HW?

The median sale price around BN2 8HW 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 8HW?

There is 1 school close to BN2 8HW, including Saltdean Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BN2 8HW?

BN2 8HW scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,430 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN2 8HW (Rottingdean & Saltdean) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven covering BN2 8HW 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).

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.