How much does a house for sale cost in Brighton?

Sometimes, working out the prices of the houses for sale can be tricky business. This is why we created this article all about the price of houses for sale in Brighton, East Sussex.

From the average asking price of houses for sale in Brighton, to the growth of the population in the area, all will be talked about regarding the city of Brighton. So you will get better clued up on the area, and make finding a house for sale in the UK easier.

Choose the right house for sale that suits your needs

Criterias that have an impact on the actual price of a house for sale have been listed here below. Consider them all to find the perfect houses for sale in Brighton.

• Affordability – check this article from the UK government to find out (see what house for sale you can afford)

• Location – if the house for sale is in the city centre rather than further out, this may be why it is more expensive than the market average.

• Transports near the house for sale – Being able to use public transports is a huge plus for a house, especially in big cities. This will have an impact on the price as well.

• Bedrooms – the more bedrooms there are in a house for sale, the more tenants a buy to let investors will be able to host, therefore, realistically the price will also increase.

• EPC of the house for sale – today more than ever, the energy performance of properties for sale on the market should be one of the first things you check.

• Wi-Fi speed – We recommend you check the internet plans available for the areas where you are considering to buy a house for sale

• Are you a motorist? – If yes, filter out your searches and compare prices of houses for sale with parking availability. Remember, a car parking space can cost as much as £400 per month

• Conditions of the house for sale – New builds and properties that were recently built usually need little to no repairs; instead, other houses for sale may require consistent or structural maintenance. These investments that can be both expensive and laborious to complete. Before making your offer for a house for sale you should always carefully assess this criteria.

Asking price in Brighton for a house for sale

As you go ahead and make offers on a house for sale, it is sometimes best to know what other people are offering for the same type of house for sale so you know what to offer yourself to get a good deal. So you should know, the average asking price of Brighton is £453,633.

Even though the asking price is not what the eventual price the house is sold at, making a note of the averages for the city of Brighton is useful when negotiating and knowing what to expect for every type of house for sale.

Average price of houses for sale in Brighton

Based on this table, hopefully, you will be able to tell what type of house for sale is the most suitable for your budget. You can also consider the average asking price per square foot (£4,163) for houses for sale with this table to get a good idea as to whether Brighton is the right area to buy a house in for you.

How are rental yields of the houses for sale different to the rest of the UK in Brighton?

Are there more or fewer houses being built in Brighton?

Whenever you are thinking about looking for houses for sale in Brighton, think about how the city is growing and how this may impact the overall growth of the area.

Comparing the growth at different time periods would be a great way to assess whether the growth has slowed down, remained the same or perhaps stagnated over the years.

As the population of Brighton grows, this may also push up the price of the houses for sale. More people would be looking to buy homes and permanently live in the area. This demand helps a home appreciate. However, this isn’t always true because some cities build a lot of houses too to match the supply.

If you’re buying a house for investment rather than for the reason to live in the house over time and use the house as a place to stay in the long term, there is a need to look at the rental yield figure to see if the house for sale you are considering to buy is a good investment or not.

This figure is usually looked at by investors as well as the rental income of the area, the sale turnover and the rent turnover.

The table below represents this data and compares Brighton to East Sussex and the broader suburb of the UK; South East.

Let’s assume you want to sell the house you’re looking to buy in Brighton for profit in the future, in this case, looking at the data for the number of houses sold per month in Brighton would give you an idea of whether the area is actively getting new investors. This figure is 222.

It is vital you be careful with this figure however as the data can suggest something that isn’t true in Brighton. To give an example, a lot of people buying new houses could also indicate there are a lot of new first time buyers in the area which would in fact drive down the rental yield.

The more people there are interested in renting, rather than buying, the more likely that area of the UK has high rental yields and hence investors like these areas to invest in to create a large amount of cash flow.

In Brighton, what are the demographics like?

For the city of Brighton, what is the education level?

In the city of Brighton, 39% of people have degrees. In general, as the number of people who are highly educated goes up, the more likely they are to have the ability to buy houses as their annual household income goes up too.

So you can see for yourself, the average income for the people of Brighton is £43,950. This generally goes up with the education level of the area. Additionally, looking at the difference between the proportion of people with degrees and the UK average for this statistic (22.6%) should give you an idea of the affluence and education of the city.

A higher education level can therefore tell you if the house prices are likely to be high as the higher income level often results in people buying a bigger, more valuable house.

Having said this, whale education level can be a good factor to go by, there are also things like the rental yields, the population growth and social grades scores that can impact the value of a house and whether it will go up in value as time goes on.

Is there sufficient green space in Brighton?

Providing the right amount of green space for people in the UK is a difficult subject because there are clear benefits for human health but at the same time, it is hard to make sure all areas of the UK can get enough greenery. This is a result of land being already in use in cities where most people live.

In Brighton, 10.4 is the amount of acres of outdoor space there is for every 1000 people. Charities such as ‘Fields in Trust’ recommend there to be at least 6 acres. This should allow you to conclude whether this green space is sufficient for you if you are interested in buying in Brighton.

What’s the crime rate in Brighton?

In Brighton, for every 1000 people, there is currently a crime rate of 122. This can be compared to the national average of 79.52 for every 1000 people.

Low crime rates are desirable for your safety as a homeowner. Even if you don’t tend to leave the house too often and tend to not mind living in a slightly more dangerous area. Things like burglaries are always a possibility which could harm your ability to pay for home insurance and also may force you to install additional security in your home that can cost you further.

Having said this, you can look at the crime rate on a deeper level to find out what the threats are exactly. It could be the case that a proportion of these crimes (122 for every 1000 people) come from things like anti-social behaviour rather than more serious crimes like violence and sexual offences.

If this is the case you may be more willing to look over a high crime rate within the areas you’re looking to buy a home.

How much do people in Brighton earn?

While not always the case, the amount people earn can be associated with better schools in the area and perhaps a nicer environment to live in.

£43,950 is the average household income of the area. And the higher this figure is the more likely it is that there is a higher percentage of people with a social grade score in the A or B categories which is 27% for Brighton.

What does the population of Brighton look like?

In the UK in general and specifically in the region in question, large population sizes can be good indications that there are a lot of people in the area looking for houses for sale which can drive up demand and therefore impact the cost. You should also check to see if the population is growing in the area too to show an increasing demand, this is even better. Currently, the total population of Brighton is 277,591.

Sometimes, smaller populations can have higher buyer demand than large populations on the other hand. This is because the price of houses and hence the demand for houses is based on a variety of variables.

The most important variable is the location of the houses for sale in the city of Brighton.

In Brighton, how has the population changed over the last five years?

In the last five years, over time, the change in population size was 3%. Looking at this figure can inform you of the buyer demand for the houses for sale in the area. Read more here

This may mean that the city has now started to slow down in terms of population growth or it may mean the city is also building a lot of houses which would indicate the supply of houses for sale will be matching the demand.

Making predictions about the future growth of Brighton is hence important in making a decision if capital appreciation of your real estate investment is something you’re after as a landlord.

Comparing this figure for the 5 year growth (3%) as well as the ten year growth in the subheading below should allow you to make some accurate forecasts on the growth rate. Click here to know more on the UK population trends.

Brighton population difference over 10 years?

The population has adjusted in the area of Brighton by 8% in the most recent decade. This change is even more useful when compared alongside the figure for the five year growth of the area too.

This will tell you if the population is changing at the moment or if change is more recent. Through this a landlord can accurately look at the fluctuations in population size of the area over time and therefore better understand the trend of the houses for sale in Brighton.

To make an example, the town of Salford which is a part of Manchester has seen a 10% increase in population. house price has therefore followed.

Brighton in the county of East Sussex is notable for its specific demographics and has individual characteristics.

For localised cities and the bigger areas of the UK there are wide variations in the demographics that shape an area so the same is also true for the wider region Brighton is located in; South East.

Below, these demographics are talked about in headings that explain how the city has grown, what the education levels are like in Brighton, what the social grade score of the city is like and if the green space matches the recommended levels people living in the UK should have.

Are the people of Brighton deprived?

The deprivation levels of the UK can vary quite a bit. High deprivation levels signal a particular area has people who are struggling to make ends meet and pay for basic living expenses. For Brighton, in particular, the deprivation levels are 24%.

This figure can be contrasted with the deprivation levels of the UK of 33% to see if the levels are below or above average.

What is a social grade score and how does this relate to Brighton?

In the city of Brighton, the social grade score of the area is 27%. But what does this exactly mean? The figure refers to the proportion of people in the two highest categories of skilled jobs.

The categories are grouped from A to E shown in the table below. Overall, a high social grade score means there are more affluent people working in managerial and professional roles in the area.

This table shows the average breakdown of the UK in terms of where most people in the UK are working so you can compare it to the social grade score of Brighton.

In general, for the city of Brighton, what are the final purchase prices for the houses for sale?

For the city of Brighton, the average price a house sells for is £383,953. This value usually depends on the exact location of the house within Brighton as well as other factors like the population growth which is 8% over a ten-year period.

The above table puts this figure into perspective as you can see the various average sale prices of a house for the specific type of house you’re most interested in. This comparison is important because the type of house you’re considering to buy may be more or less in demand based on variations in supply and demand in the city of Brighton.

Generalising the bottom table, the average value per square foot of a house for sale is £4,818. This value averages all of the types of houses for sale in Brighton. So, if you’re not sure what type of house you want specifically, you can still get an idea of the real estate market of Brighton.

Invest in houses for sale in Brighton with the right professional advice

Considering all the above data and information provided, you may want know who can help you buy a house for sale.
Lots of professionals offer property investors and first-time buyers advice and assistance in dealing with the process of acquiring a house for sale.

Below, you can find a list of professionals that come in handy when looking for houses for sale:

• Lender – Is someone capable of lending you the money you need to complete the purchase of the house for sale
• Insurer – Insurance companies provide building insurances and other financial products you need to protect your real estate assets
• Conveyancer – This professional will take care of the legal work needed when looking for a house for sale
• Surveyor – Use this professional to assess the condition of the house for sale you are willing to buy, get an independent valuation and feel more comfortable when negotiating the final price
• Mortgage broker or adviser – Different buyers can access different mortgages to buy a house for sale. Let the mortgage broker suggest to you which one is the best given your financial situation
• Energy professional – Nowadays is more important than ever, to get professional advice on the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) of the house for sale you are considering as your next investment

Are you considering other cities with houses for sale?

See here below a list of cities in the same UK region of Brighton which is South East. You might want to consider these as alternatives for your next real estate investment:

• Cliff-End in South East
• Oxford in South East
• Barcombe in South East
• Betchworth in South East
• Hampden-Park in South East

Or, visit our dedicated page on the houses for sale data for the whole of the UK – houses for sale in the UK.