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Brighton and Hove

About

Brighton and Hove is a coastal district in East Sussex, South East England. It covers an area of approximately 82 square kilometres, with a population of around 290,000. The district is known for its seaside location, featuring a pebble beach and the iconic Brighton Pier. The area includes the historic Lanes, a network of narrow streets with independent shops and cafes.

The district is home to the University of Sussex and the University of Brighton, contributing to a significant student population. Brighton and Hove has a mix of Victorian and modern architecture, with landmarks like the Royal Pavilion. Public transport includes frequent rail services to London, taking around an hour. The South Downs National Park lies to the north, offering green space and walking trails.

Area overview

On average Brighton and Hove has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Brighton and Hove is £51,369 per year. There are 91 schools in Brighton and Hove: 52 primary (3 Outstanding and 42 Good) and 10 secondary (0 Outstanding and 9 Good).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

102

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Brighton and Hove Population

277,103

Population density

3,345.3 per km²

Demographics

British

204,831

73.92%

Other White

26,812

9.68%

Other

5,580

2.01%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

4,286

1.55%

White and Asian (mixed)

4,198

1.51%

Total population: 277,103

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

37,167

30.61%

Owns with a mortgage

31,973

26.34%

Owns outright

30,444

25.08%

Social rents from council

11,587

9.54%

Other social rented

6,464

5.32%

Total households: 121,402

Property prices in Brighton and Hove

Based on 3,247 recent sales, the median property price is £417,500 in Brighton and Hove area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £3,550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brighton and Hove over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	335	£650,000	£349,400	£487,500	£962,500	£1,580,000
Flats	1,462	£315,000	£165,050	£250,000	£400,000	£599,750
Semi-Detached	573	£492,000	£329,400	£401,000	£710,000	£1,188,000
Terraced	877	£509,220	£305,000	£401,000	£655,000	£915,000

10 years median price trend in Brighton and Hove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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