Postcode BN2 8RH 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs is £53,524 per year. The nearest station is Southease located about 3.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,443 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN2 8RH.
East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs near BN2 8RH 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £382,500 in East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £850,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 18 | £310,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £376,250 |
| Detached | 41 | £475,000 |
| Flats | 21 | £224,000 |
10 year median price trend in East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs
In the BN2 8RH postcode area, located within East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Saltdean Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Telscombe Cliffs Academy | Academy sponsor led | N/A |
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 8RH, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.