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House prices in Brighton and Hove
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
Brighton and Hove has bucked the wider UK trend over the past year, with average prices slipping -1.4% to £403,999. The fall is most pronounced in flat property (£293,320), while detached homes hold up better at £843,190.
That's 49% above the UK average of £271,295.
Brighton and Hove house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Brighton and Hove
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £843,190 ▼ -0.5%
- Semi-detached £541,564 ▲ +0.8%
- Terraced £468,512 ▲ +0.5%
- Flat £293,320 ▼ -3.6%
Affordability
A typical home in Brighton and Hove costs 10.6× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Brighton and Hove ranks nationally →
Brighton and Hove is the 42nd least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 124,897 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Brighton and Hove.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 44.8%
- Median floor area 69 m²
- Median annual energy cost £764
- Most common era England and Wales: before 1900
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Bracknell Forest £401,886
- House prices in Bath and North East Somerset £406,169
- House prices in West Berkshire £400,698
- House prices in City of Bristol £354,924
- House prices in Central Bedfordshire £354,320
- House prices in Reading £351,267
- House prices in South Gloucestershire £340,401
- House prices in Bedford £332,893
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Brighton and Hove?
- The average house price in Brighton and Hove is £403,999, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Brighton and Hove changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Brighton and Hove have fallen -1.4% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Brighton and Hove by property type?
- Latest average prices in Brighton and Hove:
- detached homes: £843,190
- semi-detached homes: £541,564
- terraced homes: £468,512
- flats: £293,320
- Is Brighton and Hove affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Brighton and Hove costs 10.6× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Brighton and Hove ranks nationally.
- Is Brighton and Hove an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Brighton and Hove costs £403,999 — 49% more than the UK average of £271,295. Brighton and Hove is the 42nd least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Brighton and Hove?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Brighton and Hove's average of £403,999, expect roughly £500–£750 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £850–£1,300 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Brighton and Hove?
- On a typical Brighton and Hove sale at £403,999, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £4,800–£7,300, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Brighton and Hove?
- Moving home in Brighton and Hove typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.