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Brighton and Hove vs Newhaven

Which is better to live in? 9.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

Brighton and Hove
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The verdict

Property in Newhaven is about 67% cheaper on average. Newhaven has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Newhaven edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Brighton and Hove

£511,915

Newhaven

£305,693

Crime Rate

Brighton and Hove

101.8

Newhaven

55.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Brighton and Hove

91.1%

Newhaven

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Brighton and Hove

414.9

Newhaven

371.8

EPC Rating

Brighton and Hove

70.1

Newhaven

68.9

Median Income

Brighton and Hove

£32,412

Newhaven

£29,267

Buyers will find Newhaven more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £305,693 versus £511,915 in Brighton And Hove. The most affordable entry point in Brighton And Hove is a flat at £334,210, while in Newhaven it is a flat at £195,298.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 94% pricier in Brighton And Hove (£799,279 vs £412,601).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Brighton And Hove prices grew faster — 27% vs 14%.

With 55.3 offences per 1,000 people, Newhaven is the safer of the two – 84% lower than Brighton And Hove's 101.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brighton And Hove is violent-crime, while in Newhaven it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

School quality favours Newhaven: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 91.1% in Brighton And Hove.

Brighton and Hove School Inspection Breakdown

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

Newhaven School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBrighton and HoveNewhaven
Total Schools585
Primary484
Secondary101
% Top two bands91.1%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Brighton And Hove enjoy 414.9 Mbps on average, while Newhaven lags behind at 371.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.4% of premises in Brighton And Hove and 98.1% in Newhaven. Gigabit availability stands at 78.2% in Brighton And Hove and 69.5% in Newhaven.

Brighton And Hove is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (415 vs 372 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Brighton And Hove is band C (score 70.1), ahead of Newhaven's band C (score 68.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,185 in Brighton And Hove and £1,263 in Newhaven. 62.2% of homes in Brighton And Hove have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.7% in Newhaven.

Brighton And Hove has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Brighton And Hove has a population of 277,096 while Newhaven has 12,857. Median household income is £32,412.3 in Brighton And Hove and £29,267 in Newhaven. The median age is 44.9 in Brighton And Hove and 49.1 in Newhaven. Employment rates stand at 58.3% in Brighton And Hove and 53.5% in Newhaven.

IndicatorBrighton and HoveNewhaven
Population277,09612,857
Median Age44.949.1
Median Household Income£32,412.3£29,267
Employment Rate58.3%53.5%
Owner Occupied65%71.1%
Degree-Level Qualified39.3%34.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brighton And Hove and Newhaven?
Brighton And Hove and Newhaven are approximately 9.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brighton And Hove or Newhaven?
Newhaven is cheaper, with an average house price of £305,693.
Is Brighton And Hove or Newhaven safer?
Newhaven has the lower crime rate at 55.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brighton And Hove or Newhaven?
Newhaven has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Brighton And Hove or Newhaven?
Brighton And Hove has faster average broadband at 414.9 Mbps.

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