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Brighton and Hove vs Peacehaven

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Peacehaven offers lower property prices by roughly 47%. Peacehaven has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Peacehaven edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Brighton and Hove

£511,915

Peacehaven

£349,338

Crime Rate

Brighton and Hove

101.8

Peacehaven

55.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Brighton and Hove

91.1%

Peacehaven

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Brighton and Hove

414.9

Peacehaven

366.4

EPC Rating

Brighton and Hove

70.1

Peacehaven

68.9

Median Income

Brighton and Hove

£32,412

Peacehaven

£29,267

The average house price in Peacehaven is £349,338, which is 47% less than Brighton And Hove at £511,915. The most affordable entry point in Brighton And Hove is a flat at £334,210, while in Peacehaven it is a flat at £213,598.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 88% pricier in Brighton And Hove (£799,279 vs £426,182).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Brighton And Hove prices grew faster — 27% vs 23%.

Crime is lower in Peacehaven (55.3 per 1,000) compared to Brighton And Hove (101.8 per 1,000), a 84% difference. The most common crime category in Brighton And Hove is violent-crime, while in Peacehaven it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Peacehaven has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 91.1% in Brighton And Hove. Brighton And Hove has 58 schools in total, while Peacehaven has 3.

Brighton and Hove School Inspection Breakdown

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

Peacehaven School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBrighton and HovePeacehaven
Total Schools583
Primary482
Secondary101
% Top two bands91.1%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Brighton And Hove offers faster average downloads at 414.9 Mbps, compared to 366.4 Mbps in Peacehaven. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.4% of premises in Brighton And Hove and 98.6% in Peacehaven. Gigabit availability stands at 78.2% in Brighton And Hove and 68.4% in Peacehaven.

Brighton And Hove is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (415 vs 366 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Brighton And Hove are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.1 (band C) versus 68.9 (band C) in Peacehaven. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,185 in Brighton And Hove and £1,263 in Peacehaven. 62.2% of homes in Brighton And Hove have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.7% in Peacehaven.

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

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,412.3 in Brighton And Hove and £29,267 in Peacehaven. The median age is 44.9 in Brighton And Hove and 49.1 in Peacehaven. Employment rates stand at 58.3% in Brighton And Hove and 53.5% in Peacehaven. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Brighton And Hove versus 71.1% in Peacehaven.

IndicatorBrighton and HovePeacehaven
Population277,09615,705
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 Peacehaven?
Brighton And Hove and Peacehaven are approximately 7.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brighton And Hove or Peacehaven?
Peacehaven is cheaper, with an average house price of £349,338.
Is Brighton And Hove or Peacehaven safer?
Peacehaven has the lower crime rate at 55.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brighton And Hove or Peacehaven?
Peacehaven has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Brighton And Hove or Peacehaven?
Brighton And Hove has faster average broadband at 414.9 Mbps.

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