Brighton Property Market: House Prices, Sold Data & Development Finance, End of H1 2026

South Coast's most dynamic property market with strong rental demand from two universities and creative industries

The Brighton property market recorded 2,900 residential sales over the past 12 months, with a median sale price of £412,250. This places Brighton £52k above the Sussex county median of £360,000, and £127k above the UK national median of £285,000.

Prices in Brighton have shown strong growth, with a year-on-year change of +3.1%. Within Sussex, Brighton ranks 4th by price out of 10 principal towns, and 1st by transaction volume.

Brighton median prices have moved from £405,000 in Q1 2025 to £450,000 in Q2 2026, a change of +11.1% over 5 quarters.

Property prices in Brighton vary significantly by type. The table below compares Brighton prices with Sussex county averages and UK national figures.

Detached homes in Brighton command £700,000, while flat properties are most accessible at £295,000. The £405k spread between the most and least expensive types indicates a diverse market with opportunities across the development spectrum.

Brighton recorded 5 new-build transactions in the past 12 months, representing 0.2% of total sales. New-build supply is limited, potentially indicating either planning constraints or an untapped opportunity for developers.

New-build properties in Brighton traded at a discount of 15.2% versus existing stock. Developers should focus on specification, design quality, and location to maximise values above comparable second-hand stock.

Across the wider Sussex market, 120 new-build completions were recorded — see our Sussex property market report for the full county picture.

The following table shows the most recent property transactions recorded in Brighton, providing real-time evidence of achieved prices for buyers, sellers, and developers:

These transactions are sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and represent completed, registered sales. The range from £202,000 to £385,000 illustrates the breadth of the Brighton market.

For developers considering Brighton, the local market data translates directly into finance structuring. With a median value of £412,250 and detached homes at £700,000, lenders can assess scheme viability with confidence.

A typical development finance facility for a Brighton scheme with a GDV of £700,000 would attract senior debt of approximately £455,000 at 65% LTGDV. Mezzanine finance can stretch total borrowing to 85-90% of costs, while bridging loans enable rapid site acquisitions completing in as little as 5 working days.

With prices rising 3.1% year-on-year, Brighton presents a supportive environment for new development. Lenders view positive price momentum favourably when assessing loan applications.

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To put Brighton's market in context, the table below compares it with similarly-priced towns across Sussex:

For the full Sussex town-by-town breakdown, see our comprehensive Sussex property market report.