About Saltdean
Essential Services
Saltdean offers convenient access to key services right on our doorstep. From healthcare to daily necessities and a welcoming library.
Schools & Education
Saltdean is a fantastic place for families with excellent local schooling options and vibrant youth-focused groups ensuring a supportive and engaging environment for children and young people as they grow.
Food & Drink
Whether you’re craving a traditional pub meal, a cosy coffee or a takeaway Saltdean’s local eateries cater to a variety of tastes, providing welcoming spots to socialise and dine in.
Community Groups
Saltdean boasts a strong and active community spirit. There are numerous groups and associations dedicated to supporting residents, fostering local connections, and working together to enhance Saltdean.
Leisure & Outdoors
Embrace the coastal lifestyle in Saltdean! With beautiful open spaces, the iconic listed Lido and a range of sports clubs from football to tennis, there are ample opportunities to stay active and enjoy the fresh sea air.
Local Council
Saltdean is split between Councils with West Saltdean governed by Brighton & Hove City Council and East Saltdean governed by Telscombe Town Council, Lewes District Council and East Sussex County Council.
Saltdean was open farmland, originally a part of the village of Rottingdean and almost uninhabited until 1924 when land was sold off for speculative housing and property development. Some of this was promoted by entrepreneur Charles W Neville, who had set up a company to develop the site (he also eventually built nearby towns Peacehaven and parts of Rottingdean. Today our thriving community of East and West Saltdean has around 3,000 households.