Real sold price data from HM Land Registry · Last 5 years · 19,954 sales recorded
Property Market Overview Brighton and Hove is a substantial residential market with nearly 20,000 sales over five years, averaging £490,212. The median price of £412,500 suggests a significant portion of activity at the lower end, with pockets of considerably higher-value stock pulling the average up. The market has grown 13.4% over the five-year period, reflecting steady upward pressure on values.
Property Types and Price Differences Flats dominate by volume—nearly half of all sales—and are the most affordable segment at £345,901 on average. Terraced and semi-detached homes sit in a middle band around £560–£580k, while detached properties command substantially more, averaging £832,546—roughly 2.4 times the price of a flat. This range reflects the area's mix of compact urban housing and larger suburban stock.
Price Trends Over Time Prices climbed from £467,504 in 2021 to a peak of £503,535 in 2022, then stabilised around £495–£500k through 2023 and 2025. The most recent data shows a dip to £461,458 in 2026, still broadly in line with 2021 levels despite the longer-term upward trajectory.
What Stands Out Brighton itself accounts for two-thirds of all transactions but at a lower average (£464,504) than Hove (£536,604), suggesting different housing stock or buyer profiles between the two towns. The prevalence of flats—a notably higher proportion than many comparable areas—shapes the market's overall character as relatively accessible but with significant variation depending on property type.
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