Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East
Brighton and Hove 009 · 5 sub-areas · 8,050 residents
Brighton and Hove 009 is a densely populated corner of Brighton and Hove, home to around 8,050 people and carrying one of the city's highest social housing concentrations. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for around £1,530 a month — broadly in line with the wider Brighton and Hove market — but the area's deprivation profile and tenure mix set it apart from the city's more affluent neighbourhoods.
Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East is a mid-density neighbourhood of Brighton and Hove in the South East region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services.
Overview
What's it like to live in Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents sit firmly in the upper bracket nationally, with a typical home letting at around £1,826 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East in Brighton and Hove
Living in Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East
This part of Brighton and Hove sits firmly at the sharper end of the city's deprivation spectrum. With an IMD score of 38.6 and a decile of just 2.2, it ranks among the most deprived neighbourhoods in England — a fact that shapes almost everything from housing costs to crime levels. Over four in ten households here are in social housing, an unusually high concentration for a coastal city where private rentals dominate most postcodes.
On the rent side, the neighbourhood sits close to the Brighton and Hove median rather than the premium end. A one-bedroom flat runs around £1,200 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,530, and a three-bedroom around £1,810. Those figures are noticeably cheaper than the city's more sought-after seafront areas, though the rent-to-take-home ratio of 78.2% signals that affordability is still genuinely stretched for residents earning local wages.
The population skews young — a third of residents are aged 18 to 34 — with a notable share of under-18s at around one in five. That age profile, combined with a relatively low degree-holder share (23%), points to a neighbourhood of working-age households and families rather than the graduate-heavy professional crowd that fills parts of central Brighton. Just over a fifth of households are single-person, lower than the city average, suggesting more families and shared households.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.3 km away — about a 16-minute walk — giving reasonable access to Brighton's main rail connections. Nearly a quarter of residents work from home, and public transport accounts for 17% of commutes. Greenspace is accessible: the average resident is around 400 metres from the nearest park. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on the neighbourhood's internal geography.
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Frequently asked
- Is Brighton and Hove 009 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're after. The neighbourhood is affordable relative to Brighton's pricier seafront areas, close to greenspace, and has excellent broadband. But it ranks in the bottom 10% of English neighbourhoods on the deprivation index, school quality ratings nearby are below the national average, and the rent-to-income ratio is genuinely stretched. It suits people who prioritise cost and community over prestige postcode.
- What is the rent in Brighton and Hove 009?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £1,200 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,530, and a three-bedroom around £1,810. These figures are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose less than 1% year-on-year, one of the steadier increases across Brighton and Hove.
- Is Brighton and Hove 009 safe?
- The crime rate of around 79.9 incidents per 1,000 residents annually is close to the UK national average. Within the context of Brighton and Hove, that's a relatively high rate — the city as a whole tends to sit above the national average — so this neighbourhood isn't among Brighton's quieter pockets. The high deprivation score is associated with elevated antisocial behaviour in similar areas nationally.
- What's the commute from Brighton and Hove 009 to central London?
- The public-transport journey to London takes around 79 minutes. The nearest mainline station is roughly 1.3 km away — about a 16-minute walk. Brighton has direct, frequent services to London Bridge and Victoria, making it one of the more viable coastal commuter options, though the commute is long and season tickets are expensive.
- Who lives in Brighton and Hove 009?
- Predominantly younger adults and families — a third of residents are aged 18 to 34, and one in five are under 18. Over 40% of households are in social housing, which is unusually high for Brighton. Degree holders make up around 23% of residents, lower than much of the city, pointing to a working-class demographic rather than the graduate-professional crowd in central Brighton.
- What schools are near Brighton and Hove 009?
- There are 48 schools within 2 km, but only around 28% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 7.9 km away. Families should check individual Ofsted reports and confirm catchment areas directly with Brighton and Hove City Council's admissions team.
- How does Brighton and Hove 009 compare to other parts of Brighton?
- It's more affordable than the seafront and central Brighton neighbourhoods, but it comes with trade-offs: higher deprivation, lower school quality ratings nearby, and a higher crime rate than the city's more prosperous suburbs. The 42% social housing share is well above the Brighton norm, making it a genuinely different tenure mix from most of the city.