South East · England
Living in Brighton & Hove
London-by-the-sea, Regency terraces, the Lanes, and a famously open, creative spirit.
Population around 275,000
What Brighton & Hove is like
Brighton is vibrant, artsy and seaside, drawing creatives and London commuters. Elegant Hove sits alongside the buzzy Lanes and North Laine; prices reflect the strong demand.
Education
The University of Sussex and the University of Brighton give the city a lively student presence.
Getting around
Direct trains to London in around an hour and the South Downs National Park right behind the city.
Jobs & economy
A strong digital and creative cluster (“Silicon Beach”), tourism, and a large services sector.
The property market
The average home in Brighton & Hove sold for £406,137 (April 2026, UK House Price Index). That is an area average across all property types, a useful benchmark rather than a valuation of any single home.
In a nutshell
- Seaside city an hour from London
- Thriving creative and tech scene
- South Downs on the doorstep
- Famously open and independent