Traditional county: East Sussex · Unitary authority: The City of Brighton and Hove · Region: South East
Explore Whitehawk, East Sussex with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Whitehawk map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | Whitehawk |
| Traditional County | East Sussex |
| Unitary Authority | The City of Brighton and Hove |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 50.825991 |
| Longitude | -0.105518 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
The rolling South Downs provide a dramatic backdrop to Whitehawk, a suburban expanse that offers a distinct character from its bustling neighbour. It lies 2.7 km east of Brighton and Hove (from Brighton and Hove: bearing 84°T, OS grid TQ 335 046). Historically, the land around Whitehawk has seen agricultural use, with its proximity to the coast influencing its development. Today, Whitehawk is primarily a residential area, serving as a dormitory for those working in the wider conurbation. The presence of Whitehawk Hill, a prominent chalk downland, offers significant recreational opportunities and showcases the natural beauty of the region.
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Explore Whitehawk, East Sussex, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.825991, -0.105518. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |