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Brighton and Hove vs Storrington

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Residents 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.

Families 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.

MetricBrighton and HoveStorrington
Total Schools582
Primary482
Secondary100
% Top two bands91.1%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.

IndicatorBrighton and HoveStorrington
Population277,0968,713
Median Age44.948
Median Household Income£32,412.3£31,729
Employment Rate58.3%56.8%
Owner Occupied65%68.8%
Degree-Level Qualified39.3%37.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brighton And Hove and Storrington?
Brighton And Hove and Storrington are approximately 14.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brighton And Hove or Storrington?
Storrington is cheaper, with an average house price of £496,704.
Is Brighton And Hove or Storrington safer?
Storrington has the lower crime rate at 45.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brighton And Hove or Storrington?
Storrington has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Brighton And Hove or Storrington?
Brighton And Hove has faster average broadband at 414.9 Mbps.

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