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Brighton and Hove vs Seaford

Which is better to live in? 11.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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The verdict

Overall, Seaford offers lower property prices by roughly 33%. Seaford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Seaford edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Brighton and Hove

£511,915

Seaford

£385,272

Crime Rate

Brighton and Hove

101.8

Seaford

55.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Brighton and Hove

91.1%

Seaford

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Brighton and Hove

414.9

Seaford

378.5

EPC Rating

Brighton and Hove

70.1

Seaford

69.6

Median Income

Brighton and Hove

£32,412

Seaford

£30,135

The average house price in Seaford is £385,272, which is 33% 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 Seaford it is a flat at £221,437.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 63% pricier in Brighton And Hove (£537,043 vs £329,803).

Price Trend (11 Years)

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

Crime is lower in Seaford (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 Seaford it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Seaford 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 Seaford has 5.

Brighton and Hove School Inspection Breakdown

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

Seaford School Inspection Breakdown

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

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

Broadband & Connectivity

Brighton And Hove offers faster average downloads at 414.9 Mbps, compared to 378.5 Mbps in Seaford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.4% of premises in Brighton And Hove and 98.1% in Seaford. Gigabit availability stands at 78.2% in Brighton And Hove and 71.3% in Seaford.

Brighton And Hove is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (415 vs 379 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 69.6 (band C) in Seaford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,185 in Brighton And Hove and £1,281 in Seaford. 62.2% of homes in Brighton And Hove have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59% in Seaford.

Brighton And Hove has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 59% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,412.3 in Brighton And Hove and £30,134.5 in Seaford. The median age is 44.9 in Brighton And Hove and 49 in Seaford. Employment rates stand at 58.3% in Brighton And Hove and 54.6% in Seaford. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Brighton And Hove versus 74% in Seaford.

IndicatorBrighton and HoveSeaford
Population277,09623,865
Median Age44.949
Median Household Income£32,412.3£30,134.5
Employment Rate58.3%54.6%
Owner Occupied65%74%
Degree-Level Qualified39.3%33.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brighton And Hove and Seaford?
Brighton And Hove and Seaford are approximately 11.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brighton And Hove or Seaford?
Seaford is cheaper, with an average house price of £385,272.
Is Brighton And Hove or Seaford safer?
Seaford has the lower crime rate at 55.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brighton And Hove or Seaford?
Seaford has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Brighton And Hove or Seaford?
Brighton And Hove has faster average broadband at 414.9 Mbps.

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