Ghyllside Brighton
43 addresses across 1 postcode (BN2), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4404084.
- Energy: 27 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 19, D: 6).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Brighton and Hove costs £2,581 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Moulsecoomb, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 92 to 101 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 43 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Avenue Surgery, about 690 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 11% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 90 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
27 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 75 m². Most common: Flat (21); House, semi-detached (5); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1996-2002 (12); 1976-1982 (9); 1983-1990 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (19); owner-occupied (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Brighton and Hove in 2026-27: Band D £2,581 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,720 | £2,007 | £2,294 | £2,581 | £3,154 | £3,727 | £4,301 | £5,161 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (65% of about 520 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former playground Swanborough Drive Whitehawk: up to 39 homes, not permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 43 addresses are between 92 m and 101 m above sea level (95 m on average); the ground rises about 9 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN2 4NA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Moulsecoomb 445,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| London Road (Brighton) 392,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Brighton 15 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 43 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ghyllside Brighton | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | London Road Brighton - Ditchling Rise | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal | 12.7 km (7.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Trafalgar Street Car Park | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | Apcoa Charging Station | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 34.9 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Avenue Surgery | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sharps Pharmacy | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Coombe Road (Dental Surgery) | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Brighton General Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Brighton Police Station | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morris Neighbourhood Stores Ltd, Higher Bevendean Cashzone | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 8,220 m² | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 410 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,050 m² | 370 m |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Manton Road Allotments 5,980 m² | 220 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Woodvale Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 720 m (0.4 miles) south-west. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Woodvale Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 720 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Whitehawk Camp causewayed enclosure | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Queen's Park, Brighton | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Race Hill | Hill | 390 m south-east |
| Racehill Valley | Valley | 560 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Bear Hill | Hill | 580 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Warren Plantation | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Kemp Town Beach | Beach | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 41 | 43 |
2 of the street's 43 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Brighton and Hove: see them on the Brighton and Hove page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bevendean Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Coombe Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Moulsecoomb Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Elm Grove Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Fairlight Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| City Academy Whitehawk | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hertford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Luke's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Downs Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Downs Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier BN2 4FF | Retailers - other | 280 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 17 Jan 2026 |
| The Sussex Beacon BN2 4DE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Sycamore Court Nursing Home BN2 4DU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Dawlish Close (26); On or near Willingdon Road (15); On or near Fitch Drive (14); On or near Torcross Close (12); On or near Manton Road (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 11% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 4% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 79% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 14% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 87% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- BN2 4NA: 43 addresses of 46 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Meadowview · Fitch Drive · Torcross Close · Upper Bevendean Avenue · Willingdon Road · Dartmouth Crescent · Dawlish Close · Dennis Hobden Close · Martha Gunn Road · Robin Davis Close · Plymouth Avenue · Dartmouth Close
All the streets in BN2 and across Brighton and Hove.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.