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Brighton and Hove vs Ringmer

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Brighton And Hove is about 2% cheaper on average. Ringmer has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ringmer edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Brighton and Hove

£511,915

Ringmer

£521,676

Crime Rate

Brighton and Hove

101.8

Ringmer

55.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Brighton and Hove

91.1%

Ringmer

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Brighton and Hove

414.9

Ringmer

230.2

EPC Rating

Brighton and Hove

70.1

Ringmer

70.5

Median Income

Brighton and Hove

£32,412

Ringmer

£31,671

The average house price in Brighton And Hove is £511,915, which is 2% less than Ringmer at £521,676. The most affordable entry point in Brighton And Hove is a flat at £334,210, while in Ringmer it is a flat at £177,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 89% pricier in Brighton And Hove (£334,210 vs £177,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Brighton And Hove prices grew faster — 27% vs 17%.

Crime is lower in Ringmer (55 per 1,000) compared to Brighton And Hove (101.8 per 1,000), a 85% difference. The most common crime category in Brighton And Hove is violent-crime, while in Ringmer it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Ringmer 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 Ringmer has 2.

Brighton and Hove School Inspection Breakdown

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

Ringmer School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricBrighton and HoveRingmer
Total Schools582
Primary481
Secondary101
% Top two bands91.1%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Brighton And Hove offers faster average downloads at 414.9 Mbps, compared to 230.2 Mbps in Ringmer. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.4% of premises in Brighton And Hove and 86% in Ringmer. Gigabit availability stands at 78.2% in Brighton And Hove and 37.9% in Ringmer.

Brighton And Hove is the faster of the two by 80% on average download speed (415 vs 230 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Ringmer are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.5 (band C) versus 70.1 (band C) in Brighton And Hove. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,185 in Brighton And Hove and £1,245 in Ringmer. 62.2% of homes in Brighton And Hove have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Ringmer.

Brighton And Hove has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,412.3 in Brighton And Hove and £31,671 in Ringmer. The median age is 44.9 in Brighton And Hove and 47.6 in Ringmer. Employment rates stand at 58.3% in Brighton And Hove and 57.1% in Ringmer. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Brighton And Hove versus 73.6% in Ringmer.

IndicatorBrighton and HoveRingmer
Population277,0963,221
Median Age44.947.6
Median Household Income£32,412.3£31,671
Employment Rate58.3%57.1%
Owner Occupied65%73.6%
Degree-Level Qualified39.3%35.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brighton And Hove and Ringmer?
Brighton And Hove and Ringmer are approximately 10.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brighton And Hove or Ringmer?
Brighton And Hove is cheaper, with an average house price of £511,915.
Is Brighton And Hove or Ringmer safer?
Ringmer has the lower crime rate at 55 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brighton And Hove or Ringmer?
Ringmer has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Brighton And Hove or Ringmer?
Brighton And Hove has faster average broadband at 414.9 Mbps.

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