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Brighton and Hove vs Burgess Hill

Which is better to live in? 8.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Burgess Hill wins on house prices with a 21% gap. Burgess Hill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brighton And Hove edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Brighton and Hove

£511,915

Burgess Hill

£423,336

Crime Rate

Brighton and Hove

101.8

Burgess Hill

45.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Brighton and Hove

91.1%

Burgess Hill

71.4%

Avg Download Speed

Brighton and Hove

414.9

Burgess Hill

419.7

EPC Rating

Brighton and Hove

70.1

Burgess Hill

70.6

Median Income

Brighton and Hove

£32,412

Burgess Hill

£32,006

At £423,336, Burgess Hill undercuts Brighton And Hove (£511,915) by around 21% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brighton And Hove is a flat at £334,210, while in Burgess Hill it is a flat at £269,793.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 57% pricier in Brighton And Hove (£537,043 vs £342,824).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Brighton And Hove prices grew faster — 27% vs 13%.

Residents of Burgess Hill experience less crime overall, with a rate of 45.8 per 1,000 versus 101.8 per 1,000 in Brighton And Hove. The most common crime category in Brighton And Hove is violent-crime, while in Burgess Hill it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 58 schools in Brighton And Hove, 91.1% are in the top two inspection bands. In Burgess Hill, which has 9 schools, the figure is 71.4%.

Brighton and Hove School Inspection Breakdown

91.1% of 58 schools (48 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Burgess Hill School Inspection Breakdown

71.4% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBrighton and HoveBurgess Hill
Total Schools589
Primary487
Secondary102
% Top two bands91.1%71.4%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Burgess Hill averages 419.7 Mbps – ahead of Brighton And Hove's 414.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.4% of premises in Brighton And Hove and 98.5% in Burgess Hill. Gigabit availability stands at 78.2% in Brighton And Hove and 81.1% in Burgess Hill.

Burgess Hill is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (420 vs 415 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Burgess Hill leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.6 (C), while Brighton And Hove averages 70.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,185 in Brighton And Hove and £1,218 in Burgess Hill. 62.2% of homes in Brighton And Hove have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.4% in Burgess Hill.

Burgess Hill has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,412.3 in Brighton And Hove and £32,005.5 in Burgess Hill. The median age is 44.9 in Brighton And Hove and 47 in Burgess Hill. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Brighton And Hove versus 71.8% in Burgess Hill. Employment rates stand at 58.3% in Brighton And Hove and 57.8% in Burgess Hill.

IndicatorBrighton and HoveBurgess Hill
Population277,09633,352
Median Age44.947
Median Household Income£32,412.3£32,005.5
Employment Rate58.3%57.8%
Owner Occupied65%71.8%
Degree-Level Qualified39.3%36.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brighton And Hove and Burgess Hill?
Brighton And Hove and Burgess Hill are approximately 8.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brighton And Hove or Burgess Hill?
Burgess Hill is cheaper, with an average house price of £423,336.
Is Brighton And Hove or Burgess Hill safer?
Burgess Hill has the lower crime rate at 45.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brighton And Hove or Burgess Hill?
Brighton And Hove has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 91.1%.
Which has faster broadband, Brighton And Hove or Burgess Hill?
Burgess Hill has faster average broadband at 419.7 Mbps.

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