Brighton and Hove vs Storrington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Storrington wins on house prices with a 3% gap. Storrington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Storrington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brighton and Hove
£511,915
Storrington
£496,704
Crime Rate
Brighton and Hove
101.8
Storrington
45.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brighton and Hove
91.1%
Storrington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brighton and Hove
414.9
Storrington
294.2
EPC Rating
Brighton and Hove
70.1
Storrington
68.5
Median Income
Brighton and Hove
£32,412
Storrington
£31,729
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Brighton And Hove commands an average of £511,915, compared with £496,704 in Storrington – a difference of 3%. The most affordable entry point in Brighton And Hove is a flat at £334,210, while in Storrington it is a flat at £202,385.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 65% pricier in Brighton And Hove (£334,210 vs £202,385).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brighton And Hove prices grew faster — 27% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Storrington experience less crime overall, with a rate of 45.4 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 Storrington it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastFamilies may prefer Storrington, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 91.1% in Brighton And Hove. There are 58 schools in Brighton And Hove and 2 in Storrington.
Brighton and Hove School Inspection Breakdown
91.1% of 58 schools (48 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Storrington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brighton and Hove | Storrington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 58 | 2 |
| Primary | 48 | 2 |
| Secondary | 10 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 91.1% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 414.9 Mbps in Brighton And Hove and 294.2 Mbps in Storrington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.4% of premises in Brighton And Hove and 90.9% in Storrington. Gigabit availability stands at 78.2% in Brighton And Hove and 52% in Storrington.
Brighton And Hove is the faster of the two by 41% on average download speed (415 vs 294 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Brighton And Hove leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.1 (C), while Storrington averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,185 in Brighton And Hove and £1,382 in Storrington. 62.2% of homes in Brighton And Hove have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.2% in Storrington.
Brighton And Hove has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,412.3 in Brighton And Hove and £31,729 in Storrington. The median age is 44.9 in Brighton And Hove and 48 in Storrington. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Brighton And Hove versus 68.8% in Storrington. Employment rates stand at 58.3% in Brighton And Hove and 56.8% in Storrington.
| Indicator | Brighton and Hove | Storrington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 277,096 | 8,713 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £32,412.3 | £31,729 |
| Employment Rate | 58.3% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.3% | 37.1% |
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