Moving to Brighton
Your data-led guide to relocating to Brighton
Brighton at a glance
National (Brighton)290,000
Population
£459k
Median home price
+65% vs national
16,943
Sales (last 5y)
77
Schools
81% Good/Outstanding (of 21 rated)
825
Transport stops
5.9/10
Avg deprivation decile
around the English average for deprivation
Aggregated across 5 postcode districts in Brighton. Area-level guidance, not a valuation of any specific home. Prices from HM Land Registry; schools from DfE/Ofsted; transport from DfT NaPTAN.
What homes cost in Brighton
National (Brighton)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, vs the national median for that type.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £762,225 | 2,112 | +£352k |
| Terraced | £545,478 | 4,452 | +£327k |
| Semi-detached | £530,420 | 2,806 | +£270k |
| Flat | £310,355 | 9,489 | +£78k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Areas to consider in Brighton
Postcode districts in Brighton with the most sales data, by median home price. Click any for a free, detailed area report.
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Cost of living
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