Moulsecoomb & Bevendean
Ward in Brighton and Hove, England
| Coordinates: | 50.844, -0.108 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 33 06 |
| Dialling code: | 01273 (Brighton) |
Moulsecoomb & Bevendean is an electoral ward on the north‑eastern fringe of Brighton and Hove, sitting where suburban housing meets the open chalk slopes of the South Downs. The area includes the post‑war council estates of Moulsecoomb with its small local centre and railway station, and the more semi‑rural valley and downland of Bevendean, which still has allotments, patches of farmland and good walking on the urban fringe.
Socially and economically the ward is mixed: a sizeable student and commuter presence linked to the nearby University of Brighton and transport routes contrasts with long‑standing local communities, pockets of deprivation and many active neighbourhood groups and local projects aimed at regeneration, green space stewardship and community facilities. Historically it grew from scattered hamlets and farmland into council housing in the 20th century, giving the place a layered character of suburbia, community activism and countryside access.
Postcode districts covering Moulsecoomb & Bevendean
Most populated places nearby
- Brighton and Hove 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Crawley 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Eastbourne 17.7 miles28.6 km
- Worthing 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Bognor Regis 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Littlehampton 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Horsham 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Bexhill-on-Sea 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Haywards Heath 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Burgess Hill 7.8 miles12.6 km
- East Grinstead 19.9 miles31.9 km
- Seaford 10.3 miles16.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Hollingdean & Fiveways Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Hanover & Elm Grove Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Brighton and Hove Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Round Hill Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Coldean & Stanmer Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Whitehawk & Marina Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Queen's Park Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Woodingdean Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Preston Park Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Kemptown Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- West Hill & North Laine Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Patcham & Hollingbury Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
Example postcodes in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean
BN2 4JN, BN2 4RB, BN2 4DH, BN2 4AD, BN2 4DF, BN2 4TL, BN2 4FH, BN2 4PA, BN2 4LW … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 21.8 miles35 km
- London Heathrow Airport 45.9 miles73.8 km
- Moulsecoomb Railway Station 0.5 miles0.8 km
- London Road Railway Station 1.3 miles2.2 km
Hotels near Moulsecoomb & Bevendean Ad
- Red Brighton Blue 4 2 miles3.1 km
- No.124 by Guesthouse, Brighton 5 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Hotel Una 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Drakes of Brighton 4 2 miles3.2 km
- Square Townhouse 4 2 miles3.2 km
- Staybridge Suites Brighton 4 1.7 miles2.7 km
- The Grand Brighton 5 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Hotel Pelirocco 4 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Maldron Hotel Brighton City Centre 4 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Blanch House 3 1.9 miles3.1 km
Schools in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean
- Bevendean Primary School and Nursery Primary
- Coombe Road Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Brighton Racecourse Recreation 0.9 miles1.5 km
- American Express Community Stadium Stadium 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Brighton Marina Marina 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Churchill Square Shopping centre 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Withdean Stadium Stadium 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Kingley Vale Forest 4 miles6.4 km
- Anne of Cleeves House Historic site 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Plumpton Racecourse Recreation 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Woolton Farm Estate Estate 6 miles9.6 km
- Shoreham Harbour Harbour 6 miles9.7 km
- Sussex Yacht Club Marina 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Shoreham Library Library 7.3 miles11.8 km