BN2Brighton and Hove

Moulsecoomb & Bevendean

Moulsecoomb & Bevendean investment guide. Average gross yield 5.8%, tenant's market rental demand.

5.8%avg gross yield

£394kavg sold price (1180 sales, 12mo)

Tenant's marketrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

5.8%

+5.8% vs Brighton and Hove avg (0.0%)

Average Asking Price

£394,168

high confidence (1180 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£1,643

2-bed · 3-bed £2,137 · 5.2% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£475

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in BN2

1-bed

£1,070

per month

4.6% yield

2-bed

£1,643

per month

5.2% yield

3-bed

£2,137

per month

5.7% yield

4-bed

£2,525

per month

5.5% yield

Ownership mix

BN2 vs UK average · 44,990 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Landlord-heavy: 31% privately rented (btl) (10pp higher than the UK average of 20%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

23.8%(UK 32.9%)

-9.1pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

22.6%(UK 29.7%)

-7.1pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

30.6%(UK 20.3%)

+10.3pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

23.0%(UK 17.1%)

+5.9pp vs UK

Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in BN2

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	4.9%	£449,000	£1,837
Semi-detached →	5.5%	£407,434	£1,876
Detached →	4.2%	£544,551	£1,886
Flat →	6.9%	£262,556	£1,503

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About Moulsecoomb & Bevendean (BN2, Brighton and Hove)

BN2 attracts property investors seeking solid rental yields in an accessible Brighton location. With an average gross yield of 5.8% and properties averaging £394,168, the area offers a balanced entry point for portfolio builders looking to capture the South Coast rental market.

The tenant demographic is diverse, reflecting strong demand across all property sizes. Two and three-bedroom properties perform particularly well (5.2% and 5.7% yields respectively), suggesting families and sharers form the core tenant base, though the market favours tenants with good availability of rental stock.

Investors should note the tenant-favourable rental market means competition for lettings is high and rental growth may be modest. Property condition and tenant retention strategies are critical here; focus on well-maintained stock and competitive positioning to maintain occupancy rates in this competitive lettings landscape.

Sold Price Trend - BN2

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

+2.4% over 2 years

Flip Activity - BN2

Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+40.3%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

10 mo

Flip rate

0.3%

of all sales

Recent case studies

perry hill

Semi

Bought Jul 24

£335k

Sold Oct 25

£469k

15 mo+38.2%*

Gross 40.0%

bernard road

Terraced

Bought Aug 24

£620k

Sold Jun 25

£750k

10 mo+20.3%*

bute street

Terraced

Bought Jul 24

£315k

Sold May 25

£450k

11 mo+42.3%*

arnold street

Terraced

Bought Mar 24

£325k

Sold Dec 24

£595k

9 mo+80.4%*

Gross 83.1%

hanover mews

Terraced

Bought Feb 23

£470k

Sold Jul 24

£550k

17 mo+23.8%*

Gross 17.0%

firle road

Semi

Bought Jul 23

£295k

Sold May 24

£450k

10 mo+58.1%*

Gross 52.5%

* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.

Planning & Licensing - BN2

Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district

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Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect

HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.

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Selective LicensingNot in effect

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Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect

Article 4 directions cover parts of Brighton and Hove. The exact street-level coverage varies — confirm with the council before exchanging.

Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.

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