Stonecross Road Brighton
53 addresses across 2 postcodes (BN2), about 250 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4400712.
- Sales: 21 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £308,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 29 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 14, D: 13, E: 1).
- 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 A; 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 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Moulsecoomb Wild Park, is about 440 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 69 to 82 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 53 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Avenue Surgery, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 14% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 107 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £308,000 | £308,000 | £308,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £316,000 | £316,000 | £316,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £246,000 | £246,000 | £246,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £262,500 | £262,500 | £262,500 |
| 2017 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £217,350 | £217,350 | £217,350 |
| 2015 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £172,000 | £172,000 | £172,000 |
| 2010 | 3 | £127,500 | £110,000 | £168,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £173,000 | £173,000 | £173,000 |
| 2006 | 3 | £140,000 | £126,000 | £145,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | 23 BN2 4PQ | Semi-detached | £308,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2022 | 15 BN2 4PQ | Semi-detached | £316,000 | |
| 21 Jun 2019 | 52 BN2 4PQ | Semi-detached | £272,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Mar 2019 | 23 BN2 4PQ | Semi-detached | £246,000 | |
| 13 Jul 2018 | 5 BN2 4PQ | Semi-detached | £262,500 | |
| 26 May 2017 | 41 BN2 4PQ | Semi-detached | £275,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2016 | 23 BN2 4PQ | Semi-detached | £217,350 | |
| 8 Dec 2015 | 5 BN2 4PQ | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 7 Sep 2012 | 41 BN2 4PQ | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2011 | 32 BN2 4PQ | Semi-detached | £172,000 | |
| 9 Apr 2010 | 5 BN2 4PQ | Semi-detached | £127,500 | |
| 30 Mar 2010 | 5 BN2 4PQ | Flat or maisonette | £110,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2010 | 18 BN2 4PQ | Semi-detached | £168,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2008 | 23 BN2 4PQ | Semi-detached | £173,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2006 | 32 BN2 4PQ | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2006 | 4 BN2 4PQ | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2006 | 32 BN2 4PQ | Semi-detached | £126,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2004 | 41 BN2 4PQ | Semi-detached | £151,500 | |
| 3 Oct 2000 | 32 BN2 4PQ | Semi-detached | £41,000 | |
| 1 Sep 1999 | 15 BN2 4PQ | Semi-detached | £45,000 | |
| 3 Apr 1995 | 35 BN2 4PQ | Semi-detached | £42,000 |
Energy performance certificates
29 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 71 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (29). Built: 1930-1949 (17); 1950-1966 (12). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (16); owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (18 addresses)
- 2, Stonecross Road
- 5, Stonecross Road
- 6, Stonecross Road
- 9, Stonecross Road
- 14, Stonecross Road
- 18, Stonecross Road
- 20, Stonecross Road
- 23, Stonecross Road
- 27, Stonecross Road
- 31 Stonecross Road
- 32, Stonecross Road
- 40, Stonecross Road
- 41, Stonecross Road
- 43, Stonecross Road
- 47, Stonecross Road
- 49, Stonecross Road
- 50, Stonecross Road
- 52, Stonecross Road
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 A (53% of about 890 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)
- Eastergate Road Garage Site: up to 30 homes, permissioned (350 m)
- Moulsecoomb Hub North Hodshrove Lane Brighton BN2 4SE: up to 212 homes, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 19 October 2026 to 21 October 2026: SOUTHERN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 28 September 2026 to 29 September 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (standard 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 53 addresses are between 69 m and 82 m above sea level (75 m on average); the ground rises about 13 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN2 4PQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN2 4PR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Falmer 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Moulsecoomb 445,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| London Road (Brighton) 392,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shortgate Road Moulsecoomb | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Sussex House University of Sussex | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal | 13 km (8.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Upper Moat Lodge Car Park | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | Apcoa Charging Station | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 33.3 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Avenue Surgery | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest University Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Sussex Nuffield Hospital | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Brighton Crowhurst Road Police Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Coldean Convenience Store Cashzone | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Moulsecoomb Wild Park 62 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,820 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 13 ha | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Coldean Allotments 6,320 m² | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 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, 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cross dyke in Great Wood, 500m south west of Stanmer House | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Hillfort, the possible remains of a Romano-Celtic temple and a group of three bowl barrows at Hollingbury | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Bowl barrow in Great Wood | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Stanmer Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Woodvale Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hog Plantation | Wood | 220 m east |
| Coldean Belt | Wood | 410 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Falmer Hill | Hill | 780 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Hogtrough Bottom | Valley | 860 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Lot's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Kemp Town Beach | Beach | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 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 | 52 | 53 |
1 of the street's 53 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Aldridge Community Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 570 m (0.4 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 | 800 m (0.5 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 |
| Bevendean Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| Coldean Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hertford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza BN2 4PB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2026 |
| Wine Lodge BN2 4PB | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 25 Apr 2024 |
| Haylea's Cafe BN2 4PB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Booker Wholesale BN2 4NP | Distributors/Transporters | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2026 |
| Barcombe News BN1 9JQ | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Jul 2024 |
| Burgabliss BN1 9JQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 29 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 71 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ashurst Road (22); On or near Halland Road (16); On or near Shortgate Road (15); On or near Bolney Road (14); On or near Ringmer Drive (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 14% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 5% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 69% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 16% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 22% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 85% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: SOUTHERN WATER: Utility repair and maintenance works, 19 October 2026 to 21 October 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Moulsecoomb Way · Bolney Road · Halland Road · Shortgate Road · Sullington Close · Friston Close · Ringmer Drive · Appledore Road · Ashurst Road · Lucraft Road · Egginton Road · Barcombe Place
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.