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Brighton and Hove is a city of 277,103 residents in East Sussex with a median house price of £407,500 as of May 2026. The market saw 3,532 sales in the past 12 months, with a price increase of 9.5 percent over five years.
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Flats dominate the housing stock at 50.0 percent, and 51.4 percent of homes are owner-occupied. The median age is 38.2 years. Property price per square metre stands at £4,139, above the regional benchmark of £3,782. Around 49.0 percent of homes have EPC ratings of C or better. The affordability ratio is 10.6. Crime recorded 3,180 incidents in June 2026, equivalent to 11.5 per 1,000 population, with violent crime the largest category at 942 offences. The area has 82 schools across state and independent provision, with 24 of 30 Ofsted-rated schools rated good or better. About 45 percent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than this area. Air quality is moderate for both nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter. Connectivity is strong, with 82.6 percent gigabit-capable coverage. Brighton Rail Station offers commuter access to London Bridge in approximately 60 minutes. The local economy is active, with 27,573 companies registered.
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