Hove is located between the South Downs National Park and the sea, c. 46 miles south of Central London. With a population of 271,952 (2011 Census data) Brighton and Hove is a regionally significant destination for retail and leisure, and a transport hub for East Sussex. With a unique cultural and social identity, Brighton and Hove is an attractive and diverse city formed of distinct urban and suburban neighbourhoods.
Brighton and Hove has an extensive leisure offering for its residents home to Brighton Hove Albion FC, Sussex County Cricket Club, Brighton Racecourse, a selection of sailing clubs and a marina. Brighton and Hove borders the expansive South Downs National Park that covers 628 square miles, welcoming thousands of visitors every year who hike, cycle, run, picnic and relax amongst the ancient woodlands and dramatic coastline.
The site is located to the north west of Brighton and north east of Hove town centre approximately 1.5 km from the coastline. The southern boundary is formed by Old Shoreham Road. Radinden Manor Road forms the western boundary and to the north and east there is Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Cardinal Newman Catholic School.
The immediate surroundings of the site are predominantly made up of residential roads as well as schools. There are a wide range of facilities within a 10 minute walk of the site, including sports and leisure facilities, shops and employment opportunities.