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Brighton and Hove vs Henfield

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Brighton And Hove wins on house prices with a 18% gap. Henfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Henfield edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Brighton and Hove

£511,915

Henfield

£625,794

Crime Rate

Brighton and Hove

101.8

Henfield

45.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Brighton and Hove

91.1%

Henfield

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Brighton and Hove

414.9

Henfield

271.8

EPC Rating

Brighton and Hove

70.1

Henfield

70.4

Median Income

Brighton and Hove

£32,412

Henfield

£34,970

At £511,915, Brighton And Hove undercuts Henfield (£625,794) by around 18% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brighton And Hove is a flat at £334,210, while in Henfield it is a flat at £229,600.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 46% pricier in Brighton And Hove (£334,210 vs £229,600).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Henfield prices grew faster — 28% vs 27%.

Residents of Henfield experience less crime overall, with a rate of 45.3 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 Henfield 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 Henfield, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.

Brighton and Hove School Inspection Breakdown

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

Henfield School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBrighton and HoveHenfield
Total Schools581
Primary481
Secondary100
% Top two bands91.1%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Brighton And Hove averages 414.9 Mbps – ahead of Henfield's 271.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.4% of premises in Brighton And Hove and 90.8% in Henfield. Gigabit availability stands at 78.2% in Brighton And Hove and 47% in Henfield.

Brighton And Hove is the faster of the two by 53% on average download speed (415 vs 272 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Henfield leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Brighton And Hove averages 70.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,185 in Brighton And Hove and £1,268 in Henfield. 62.2% of homes in Brighton And Hove have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.8% in Henfield.

Henfield has more energy-efficient housing — 63.8% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £34,969.5 in Henfield and £32,412.3 in Brighton And Hove. The median age is 44.9 in Brighton And Hove and 45.8 in Henfield. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Brighton And Hove versus 72.4% in Henfield. Employment rates stand at 58.3% in Brighton And Hove and 61% in Henfield.

IndicatorBrighton and HoveHenfield
Population277,0965,630
Median Age44.945.8
Median Household Income£32,412.3£34,969.5
Employment Rate58.3%61%
Owner Occupied65%72.4%
Degree-Level Qualified39.3%37.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brighton And Hove and Henfield?
Brighton And Hove and Henfield are approximately 8.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brighton And Hove or Henfield?
Brighton And Hove is cheaper, with an average house price of £511,915.
Is Brighton And Hove or Henfield safer?
Henfield has the lower crime rate at 45.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brighton And Hove or Henfield?
Henfield has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Brighton And Hove or Henfield?
Brighton And Hove has faster average broadband at 414.9 Mbps.

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