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House prices in Brighton and Hove
Official UK HPI · to June 2026
House prices in Brighton and Hove have moved little over the past year, with the typical property worth around £407,803 — within 0.3% of its value 12 months earlier. Detached homes lead the local mix at around £851,059.
That's 50% above the UK average of £272,188.
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.
1506 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £851,059 ▲ +0.2%
- Semi-detached £546,143 ▲ +1.7%
- Terraced £472,809 ▲ +1.7%
- Flat £296,227 ▼ -1.1%
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 Bath and North East Somerset £404,480
- House prices in West Berkshire £402,790
- House prices in Bracknell Forest £396,103
- House prices in Reading £361,243
- House prices in City of Bristol £356,824
- House prices in Central Bedfordshire £356,453
- House prices in Slough £352,024
- House prices in South Gloucestershire £340,300
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Brighton and Hove?
- The average house price in Brighton and Hove is £407,803, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to June 2026.
- How have house prices in Brighton and Hove changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Brighton and Hove have risen +0.3% 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: £851,059
- semi-detached homes: £546,143
- terraced homes: £472,809
- flats: £296,227
- 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 £407,803 — 50% more than the UK average of £272,188. 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 £407,803, 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 £407,803, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £4,900–£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.