Ward in Brighton and Hove, England
| Coordinates: | 50.863, -0.101 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 33 08 |
| Dialling code: | 01273 (Brighton) |
Coldean and Stanmer sit on the northern edge of Brighton and Hove, where suburban streets give way to the rolling downland of the South Downs. Stanmer is a small historic village centred on an old green and the 18th‑century Stanmer House, set within Stanmer Park, while Coldean occupies a valley of mostly post‑war housing and low‑rise suburban developments.
The area has a mixed, largely residential character with handy local shops, schools and community facilities, and is strongly influenced by its proximity to the University of Sussex and easy countryside access for walking, events and family outings. Its combination of green open spaces and practical commuter links makes it popular with students, families and walkers, and ongoing park and heritage projects mean the historic and natural assets remain a focus for local life.
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