House prices in Brighton and Hove
The median price paid for a home in Brighton and Hove was £425,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 2,957 sales. House prices in Brighton and Hove rose 1.2% in the year to September 2026, and are 1.2% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Brighton and Hove was 15% higher than the median for South East (£370,000). The average private rent in Brighton and Hove was £1,808 a month in August 2026, 1.2% down on a year earlier (ONS). Brighton and Hove had 10.3 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Brighton and Hove stands out
- Rents in Brighton and Hove had the 7th biggest rent fall of 316 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to August 2026 (−1.2%).
- Over the five years to September 2026, prices in Brighton and Hove had the 30th smallest price rise of 317 local authorities in England and Wales (+1.2%).
House prices in Brighton and Hove
The median price paid in Brighton and Hove was £425,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 2,957 sales, or £5,204 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | South East |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £680,000 | 341 | £5,633 | −0.4% | +6.2% | £590,000 |
| Semi-detached | £500,000 | 587 | £5,097 | +3.4% | +11.1% | £400,000 |
| Terraced | £498,200 | 909 | £5,422 | −0.4% | +2.7% | £320,000 |
| Flats | £293,000 | 1,120 | £5,000 | −4.9% | −1.5% | £213,000 |
Compared with South East and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton and Hove | £425,000 | +1.2% | +1.2% | £5,204 | −1.9% |
| South East | £370,000 | −1.3% | +4.2% | £4,310 | −1.2% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Brighton and Hove sold for a median £5,204 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 21% higher than the figure for South East (£4,310).
Brighton and Hove has the 59th highest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 21st highest of 64 local authorities in South East.
Its +1.2% change over the year is the 77th biggest price rise of 317 in England and Wales, and the 9th biggest rise of 64 local authorities in South East.
Rents in Brighton and Hove
The average private rent in Brighton and Hove was £1,808 a month in August 2026, 1.2% down on a year earlier. Rents in Brighton and Hove are 26.2% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Brighton and Hove has the 33rd highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 4th highest of 64 local authorities in South East.
How many homes sell in Brighton and Hove
2,934 homes were sold in Brighton and Hove in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.03 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Brighton and Hove were unchanged on the year before and 41.0% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 152nd fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 23rd fewest of 64 local authorities in South East.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Brighton and Hove
The police recorded 29,695 crimes in Brighton and Hove in the 12 months to August 2026, 10.3 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Brighton and Hove rose 1.6% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 6.1% higher than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.61 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 4.97 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 1.31 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.44 |
Brighton and Hove has the 57th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 7th highest of 64 local authorities in South East.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Brighton and Hove
Brighton and Hove is the 143rd most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 143rd |
| Income | 130th |
| Employment | 134th |
| Education and skills | 193rd |
| Health | 128th |
| Crime | 119th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 164th |
| Living environment | 71st |
Broadband and mobile in Brighton and Hove
86.7% of premises in Brighton and Hove can get gigabit broadband and 98.1% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 68.9% can get full fibre, and 0.5% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 128th lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
97.7% of premises in Brighton and Hove get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Brighton and Hove
In the year ending June 2025, 25,839 people moved to Brighton and Hove from elsewhere in the UK and 26,655 moved away, a net loss of 816 (2.9 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Lewes 1,234
- Mid Sussex 650
- Adur 634
Most moved out to
- Lewes 2,148
- Adur 1,424
- Mid Sussex 1,106
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Brighton and Hove
How much does a house cost in Brighton and Hove?
The median price paid for a home in Brighton and Hove was £425,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £680,000; semi-detached £500,000; terraced £498,200; flats £293,000.
Are house prices in Brighton and Hove going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Brighton and Hove rose 1.2%, and over five years it rose 1.2%. Across South East prices fell 1.3% over the same year.
How much is rent in Brighton and Hove?
The average private rent in Brighton and Hove was £1,808 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £1,189; 2 bed £1,518; 3 bed £1,797; 4+ bed £2,478.
Is Brighton and Hove a safe place to live?
Brighton and Hove had 10.3 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 57th highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for South East was 7.2. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Brighton and Hove?
68.9% of premises in Brighton and Hove can get full fibre and 86.7% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Lewes 7 km
- Adur 12 km
- Worthing 18 km
- Mid Sussex 18 km
- Horsham 24 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.