The Linkway Brighton
41 addresses across 2 postcodes (BN1), about 180 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4400854.
- Sales: 15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £255,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 27 homes have an energy certificate (C: 23, D: 4).
- 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 97% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Moulsecoomb, about 730 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Blakers Park, is about 760 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 74 to 79 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 41 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is School House Surgery, about 440 m (0.3 miles) away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 19% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 125 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £255,000 | £255,000 | £255,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £132,500 | £132,500 | £132,500 |
| 2010 | 2 | £105,500 | £77,000 | £134,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £153,000 | £153,000 | £153,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £115,250 | £106,500 | £124,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £55,000 | £55,000 | £55,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £30,250 | £30,250 | £30,250 |
| 1996 | 1 | £23,025 | £23,025 | £23,025 |
| 1995 | 1 | £30,000 | £30,000 | £30,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2025 | 45 BN1 7EJ | Flat or maisonette | £250,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Jul 2022 | 45 BN1 7EJ | Flat or maisonette | £255,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Mar 2021 | 27 BN1 7EJ | Flat or maisonette | £215,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 May 2016 | 27 BN1 7EJ | Flat or maisonette | £181,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Nov 2015 | 21 BN1 7EJ | Flat or maisonette | £170,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 May 2012 | 13 BN1 7EJ | Flat or maisonette | £132,500 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Jun 2010 | 35 BN1 7EJ | Flat or maisonette | £134,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 May 2010 | 21 BN1 7EJ | Flat or maisonette | £77,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 May 2008 | 45 BN1 7EJ | Flat or maisonette | £153,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Oct 2005 | 7 BN1 7EJ | Flat or maisonette | £106,500 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Jun 2005 | 27 BN1 7EJ | Flat or maisonette | £124,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Dec 1999 | 27 BN1 7EJ | Flat or maisonette | £55,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Aug 1997 | 31 BN1 7EJ | Flat or maisonette | £30,250 | Leasehold. |
| 20 May 1996 | 31 BN1 7EJ | Flat or maisonette | £23,025 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Jan 1995 | 41 BN1 7EJ | Flat or maisonette | £30,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
27 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 49 m². Most common: Flat (27). Built: 1950-1966 (22); 1967-1975 (2); 1930-1949 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (17); owner-occupied (2); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (16 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 A (38% of about 820 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)
- 14 - 44 Thompson Road Brighton BN1 7BH: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (160 m)
- 95-97 Hollingdean Road: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Richmond House, D'Aubigney Road, Brighton, BN2 3RL: up to 16 homes, not permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- Ditchling Court 136 Ditchling Road: up to 5 homes, permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- EM1 Melbourne Street/Enterprise Point: up to 195 homes, permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- 60-62 & 65 Gladstone Place Brighton: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- Rear of 37 Lewes Road, Brighton (Pavilion Car Sales): up to 8 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 31 July 2026 to 3 August 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 41 addresses are between 74 m and 79 m above sea level (79 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN1 7EH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN1 7EJ | 100% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Moulsecoomb 445,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| London Road (Brighton) 392,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | |
| Brighton 15 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 46 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Joseph's School Brighton | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | London Road Brighton - Ditchling Rise | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal | 14 km (8.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Trafalgar Street Car Park | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Apcoa Charging Station | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 34.3 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest School House Surgery | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Harper's Pharmacy | 310 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Coombe Road (Dental Surgery) | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Brighton General Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Brighton Police Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Brighton - Lewes Road | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Blakers Park 1.8 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 100 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Saunders Recreation Ground 1.7 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Thompson Road Allotments 8,460 m² | 160 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Woodvale Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east. 16 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 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Preston Manor and Preston Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Hillfort, the possible remains of a Romano-Celtic temple and a group of three bowl barrows at Hollingbury | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Whitehawk Camp causewayed enclosure | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Hill | Hill | 940 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Hollingbury Castle | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| The Rookery | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Racehill Valley | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Brighton Beach | Beach | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 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 | 40 | 41 |
1 of the street's 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 570 m (0.4 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 |
| Downs Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Downs Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 690 m (0.4 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 |
| Coombe Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fairlight Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Balfour Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Varndean School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Elm Grove Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Dorothy Stringer School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Moulsecoomb Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 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 |
| Varndean College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club - St Josephs Primary School BN1 7BF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Grove Park Healthcare BN1 7EJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 60 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2026 |
| St Richards Church BN1 7BU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Crestway News BN1 7BL | Retailers - other | 150 m | 4 Good | 2 Jun 2017 |
| Best-One Food And Wine BN1 7BL | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2024 |
| The Real Junk Food Project Brighton - Hollingdean Cafe BN1 7BH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 25 Oct 2018 |
| Brightstore Hollingdean BN1 7BH | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2022 |
| Costa BN2 3QA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2022 |
| Aldi BN2 3QA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 310 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Harpers Pharmacy BN1 7GE | Retailers - other | 310 m | Exempt | |
| J & E Fish Bar BN1 7GE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 May 2025 |
| Kums Chinese Takeaway BN1 7GE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 5 May 2023 |
| Blakes Newsagents And Post Office BN1 7GE | Retailers - other | 310 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 24 Jan 2026 |
| Burger Off BN1 7GB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mulberrys BN1 7GE | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 2 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Waverley Crescent (31); On or near Beal Crescent (20); On or near The Linkway (14); On or near The Crossway (12); On or near Davey Drive (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 19% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 8% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 62% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 13% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 35% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 20% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 27% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 89% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, flat (lodged 23 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Beal Crescent · The Crestway · Liphook Close · Horton Road · Thompson Road · Tintern Close · Mountfields · Peace Close · Davey Drive · Hinton Close · The Crossway · Waverley Crescent
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.