Postcode BN2 8LX is located in an urban city, within the East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs ward of Lewes in the South East region, and forms part of the East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs is £53,524 per year. The nearest station is Southease, about 3.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Saltdean Oval.
East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,887 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.
East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs has a very low crime rate, with approximately 19.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs is £53,524 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 239 ft away from BN2 8LX.
East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs near BN2 8LX 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 3.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Saltdean Oval | Medium | Walking directions to Saltdean Oval |
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £407,500 (about £380 per square foot) in East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £900,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 45 | £475,000 | £388 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £427,500 | £417 |
| Terraced | 15 | £315,000 | £362 |
| Flats | 21 | £209,950 | £326 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £375,000 | £168,975 | £331,500 | £312,500 |
| 2017 | £380,000 | £185,000 | £315,000 | £277,000 |
| 2018 | £350,000 | £188,475 | £335,000 | £280,000 |
| 2019 | £383,000 | £188,500 | £310,000 | £250,000 |
| 2020 | £379,250 | £187,950 | £344,500 | £299,000 |
| 2021 | £432,500 | £172,000 | £368,000 | £319,950 |
| 2022 | £435,000 | £198,000 | £425,000 | £327,500 |
| 2023 | £457,500 | £185,500 | £370,000 | £342,500 |
| 2024 | £445,000 | £195,000 | £355,000 | £285,000 |
| 2025 | £460,000 | £210,000 | £370,000 | £317,500 |
| 2026 | £560,000 | £237,475 | £425,000 | £382,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £337 | £298 | £317 | £266 |
| 2017 | £350 | £320 | £340 | £281 |
| 2018 | £340 | £292 | £378 | £317 |
| 2019 | £330 | £282 | £342 | £339 |
| 2020 | £343 | £337 | £363 | £365 |
| 2021 | £403 | £312 | £335 | £389 |
| 2022 | £422 | £293 | £446 | £470 |
| 2023 | £431 | £334 | £426 | £374 |
| 2024 | £414 | £330 | £380 | £357 |
| 2025 | £411 | £327 | £415 | £363 |
| 2026 | £376 | £335 | £434 | £361 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN2 8LX.
In the BN2 8LX postcode area, located within East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN2 8LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Shree Convenience Store | 27 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8LG | Walking directions to Shree Convenience Store |
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | 51-57 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8LG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | Lustrells Vale, Brighton and Hove, BN2 8FA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
Annual council tax rates for Lewes 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 8LX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Christine Robinson
East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs - Elected 4 May 2023
Ian Keith Alexander
East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs - Elected 4 May 2023
Laurence O'Connor
East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs - Elected 4 May 2023
Chris Ward
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BN2 8LX records about 20 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 other theft.
The median sale price around BN2 8LX in East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs is £407,500 (about £380 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to BN2 8LX, including Saltdean Primary School (Good) and St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BN2 8LX scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,887 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 8LX is Chris Ward (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Christine Robinson (Labour Party), Ian Keith Alexander (Labour Party) and Laurence O'Connor (Labour Party).
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.