Kemptown
Ward in Brighton and Hove, England
| Coordinates: | 50.819, -0.121 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TQ 32 03 |
| Dialling code: | 01273 (Brighton) |
Kemptown is an inner‑city ward on the eastern edge of Brighton and Hove, hugging the seafront just east of the city centre of Brighton. It’s known for its colourful terrace houses and pebble beaches, a lively parade of independent shops, cafés and pubs, and a strong LGBTQ+ presence that gives the area a notably cosmopolitan, village‑like feel.
The ward has 19th‑century roots as a planned Regency development and still shows that history in its stucco crescents and terraces. Its economy leans on tourism and hospitality alongside long‑standing small traders; culturally it supports local arts venues, antique shops and community events, while social debates often centre on housing, conservation and coastal management.
Postcode districts covering Kemptown
Most populated places nearby
- Brighton and Hove 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Crawley 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Eastbourne 18 miles29 km
- Worthing 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Bognor Regis 24 miles38.6 km
- Littlehampton 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Horsham 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Bexhill-on-Sea 24.9 miles40 km
- Haywards Heath 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Burgess Hill 9.5 miles15.3 km
- East Grinstead 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Seaford 10.2 miles16.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Queen's Park Ward 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Whitehawk & Marina Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Hanover & Elm Grove Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- West Hill & North Laine Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Regency Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Round Hill Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Brighton and Hove Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Brunswick & Adelaide Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Moulsecoomb & Bevendean Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Hollingdean & Fiveways Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Preston Park Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Goldsmid Ward 2 miles3.3 km
Example postcodes in Kemptown
BN2 1QJ, BN2 1PF, BN2 1SN, BN2 1FN, BN2 5ZL, BN2 1LA, BN2 1EQ, BN2 1EA, BN2 1LH … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 23.4 miles37.7 km
- London Heathrow Airport 47.4 miles76.2 km
- Brighton Railway Station 1.1 miles1.8 km
- London Road Railway Station 1.4 miles2.3 km
Hotels in Kemptown Ad
- Red Brighton Blue 4
- Drakes of Brighton 4
- Square Townhouse 4
- Blanch House 3
- Legends Hotel Brighton 3
- Innit Saltwater
- The White House
- The Lanes Hotel 3
- Innit Bliss 3
- Amsterdam Hotel and A Bar 3
Local points of interest
- Brighton Marina Marina 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Brighton Racecourse Recreation 1 mile1.6 km
- Churchill Square Shopping centre 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Withdean Stadium Stadium 2.8 miles4.6 km
- American Express Community Stadium Stadium 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Shoreham Harbour Harbour 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Kingley Vale Forest 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Anne of Cleeves House Historic site 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Sussex Yacht Club Marina 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Shoreham Library Library 6.8 miles10.9 km
- The Marlipins Museum Museum 6.8 miles11 km
- Plumpton Racecourse Recreation 7.8 miles12.5 km