Here at home I have 3 Brighton Street directories.
Hi
I have some old street directories here at home.
In 1949 number 9 Manor Crescent was occupied by Mrs Moore
In 1958 number 9 Manor Crescent was occupied by Anthony E Cottle
In 1970 number 9 Manor Crescent was occupied by Geoge R Stewart.
Looks as though these were Council owned properties with a regular tunover of tenants.
Try writing to the present occupier enclosing a SAE and giving them a few snippets of info about the person who used to live there 60 years ago. All you will waste is a bit of time and a stamp, but if they respond, the reward would far outweigh that.
Roy G