Rusper Road Brighton
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (BN1), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4400732.
- 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 Falmer, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 240 m away, and Moulsecoomb Wild Park (62 hectares) is about 640 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 79 to 83 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Carden Surgery, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,130 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 44% of households owned their home and 13% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 202 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (53% of about 1,130 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.
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 5 November 2026 to 7 November 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works, permit applied for)
Finished in the last three months
- 25 September 2026: BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 24 September 2026 to 28 September 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 31 August 2026 to 2 September 2026: BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 79 m and 83 m above sea level (80 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN1 9EH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN1 9GF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Falmer 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Moulsecoomb 445,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| London Road (Brighton) 392,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ingham Drive Coldean | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Sussex House University of Sussex | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal | 14.3 km (8.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Upper Moat Lodge Car Park | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 32.2 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Carden Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Coldean Pharmacy | 90 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Brighton General Hospital | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Brighton Crowhurst Road Police Station | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Coldean Convenience Store Cashzone | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,490 m² | 240 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Moulsecoomb Wild Park 62 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,860 m² | 270 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.0 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Charltons Allotments 1,120 m² | 160 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 63 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Cross dyke in Great Wood, 500m south west of Stanmer House, a scheduled monument, 540 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cross dyke in Great Wood, 500m south west of Stanmer House | Scheduled monument | 540 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Bowl barrow in Great Wood | Scheduled monument | 670 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Prehistoric linear boundary and Bronze Age bowl barrow in Pudding Bag Wood, 350m south of Upper Lodges | Scheduled monument | 860 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| The Former Stables of Stanmer House | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Stanmer House | Listed building, Grade I | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Stanmer Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Great Wood | Wood | 660 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Coldean Wood | Wood | 770 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Park Bottom | Valley | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Coldean Belt | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Hollingbury Castle | Hill | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Lot's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.6 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 6 |
1 of the street's 6 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coldean Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 140 m | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Carden Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Brighton Aldridge Community Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Moulsecoomb Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| Hertford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coldean Community Corner BN1 9ED | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Premier Coldean Food And Wine BN1 9ED | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jul 2024 |
| New Larchwood - Dining Room And Barista And Baker Cafe BN1 9EZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Breakfast Club - Coldean Primary School BN1 9EN | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Coldean Primary School BN1 9EN | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 14 Dec 2023 |
| Team Care Group BN1 9ET | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| St Mary Magdalene Church Hall BN1 9GE | Other catering premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 84 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Coldean Lane (127); On or near Haig Avenue (15); On or near Waldron Avenue (11); On or near The Charltons (10); On or near Monk Close (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 23 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 5% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 44% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 39% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 27% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 26% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 16% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 13% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: VIRGIN MEDIA: Utility repair and maintenance works, 5 November 2026 to 7 November 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Selham Close · Selham Drive · Waldron Avenue · Ingham Drive · Woodview Close · The Charltons · Talbot Crescent · Monk Close · Badger Way · Kenwards · Standean Close · Haig Avenue
All the streets in BN1 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.