Station Approach Brighton
98 addresses across 1 postcode (BN1), about 80 m long, classed as a local access road. USRN 4404188.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2007 the median was £300,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 2, E: 2).
- 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 11% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Falmer, about 50 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Moulsecoomb Wild Park, is about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 64 to 67 m above sea level.
- Noise: 98 of its 98 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hc University Of Sussex Health Centre, about 690 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 960 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 50% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 38 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £132,000 | £132,000 | £132,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £55,000 | £55,000 | £55,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 2019 | ALUMNO, 10 BN1 9SD | Other | £1,772,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 May 2007 | 5 BN1 9SD | Semi-detached | £300,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2001 | 3 BN1 9SD | Semi-detached | £132,000 | |
| 28 Jul 1995 | 5 BN1 9SD | Semi-detached | £55,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 93 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (2); House, detached (2); Flat (1). Built: 1930-1949 (2); 1991-1995 (2); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (3); owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
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 (38% of about 770 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
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 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 98 addresses are between 64 m and 67 m above sea level (67 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN1 9SD | 89% | 11% | 11% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Falmer 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 50 m |
| Moulsecoomb 445,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) | |
| London Road (Brighton) 392,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Railway Station Falmer | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Sussex House University of Sussex | 190 m |
| Ferry terminal | Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal | 12.8 km (8 miles) |
| Car parks | Upper Moat Lodge Car Park | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | Ionity Charging Station | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 32.6 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hc University Of Sussex Health Centre | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | University Pharmacy | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Sussex Nuffield Hospital | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Brighton Crowhurst Road Police Station | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Compass Group - Bramber House 1 - University of Sussex Cashzone | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Moulsecoomb Wild Park 62 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 130 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 13 ha | 300 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,360 m² | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Falmer House Including Moat Within Courtyard, a listed building (Grade I), 240 m north-west. 26 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 9 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Falmer House Including Moat Within Courtyard | Listed building, Grade I | 240 m north-west |
| Meeting House Including Kerbstones Surrounding Moat | Listed building, Grade II* | 290 m north |
| Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts including kerbstones to pool | Listed building, Grade II* | 300 m north-west |
| Mathematical and Physical Sciences I Including Staircase to South and East to West Wing Attached to East Pevensey Building | Listed building, Grade II* | 310 m north |
| Medieval settlement at Stanmer | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Linear earthwork S of village | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Cross dyke in Great Wood, 500m south west of Stanmer House | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Stanmer Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tenantlain Belt | Wood | 320 m north-east |
| Russell's Clump | Wood | 430 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Westlain Plantation | Wood | 590 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Richmond Hill | Hill | 720 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Lot's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Loose Bottom | Valley | 1.7 km (1 mile) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 89 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 5 |
| 55 to 59 | 0 | 85 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 8 |
98 of the street's 98 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 90 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Aldridge Community Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 730 m (0.5 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 |
| Coldean Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor's Orders Cafe BN1 9PX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Sodexo Live At American Express Community Stadium BN1 9BL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 27 Apr 2023 |
| George Rogers Catering BN1 9BL | Mobile caterer | 230 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2024 |
| Union Shop BN1 9QF | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Falmer Bar (wet Sales) BN1 9QF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Pearls BN1 9QF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2026 |
| USSU Food Waste Cafe BN1 9QF | Mobile caterer | 240 m | 4 Good | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Sunnys BN1 9QF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Clubhouse BN1 9PH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Atrium Cafe BN1 9PH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Falmer Cafe - The Hive BN1 9PH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Westlain Restaurant BN1 9PH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| ACCA Cafe/Bar BN1 9RA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2025 |
| RELISH BN1 9SB | Mobile caterer | 320 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Relish BN1 9SB | Mobile caterer | 370 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sports/Recreation Area (21); On or near Station Approach (11); On or near Falmer (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 19 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 3% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 50% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 19% | 17% |
| Private rented | 29% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 20% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 33% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 3% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 37% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 8% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 26% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 48% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 33% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 5% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
- BN1 9SD: 98 addresses of 104 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Tenant Lain · Falmer Hill · Southern Ring Road · Biology Road · University Way · Southern Ring Road · Southern Ring Road · Lewes Road · Village Way · Science Park Square
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.