IT IS the north versus south - how far will your money go in the north of England compared to Hove?

According to Rightmove the average property in Hove sold for £479,741 last year, we wanted to find out what you can buy for the same price up north. 

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The Argus:

Two-bedroom flat in Hove - find out more on Zoopla.

This gorgeous two-bedroom flat in Hove is located in a quiet and sought-after area, close to good schools and transport links. 

Coming in just under the average property price for the region, the flat is priced at £475,000. 

On the market with Foster and Co, the ground floor flat has a private rear garden and is well-presented throughout.

A great property by all accounts, but how much could you get if you invested up north? 

Here are four properties in the north of England for the same price as this two-bed flat:

£465,000 - Middlesbrough

The Argus:

Five-bed house in Middlesbrough - find out more on Zoopla

Coming in at more than £10,000 below the average property price in Hove this enormous five-bedroom detached house in Middlesbrough is on the market for £465,000.

Boasting a huge driveway and mature, manicured garden the property sits on a large freehold plot.

Described as an executive family home this property has five-bedrooms, two large reception rooms, two conservatories and four (yes, four) shower rooms. 

 The property is on the market with Manners and Harrison and has been called a 'rare opportunity'.

£475,000 - Bradford

The Argus:

Nine-bedroom house - find out more on Zoopla.

A mansion, a literal mansion - this nine bedroom property in Bradford is currently on the market for £475,000 - the same price as the two-bedroom flat in Hove. 

Marketed by Dacre, Son and Hartley this ginormous semi-detached house has four reception rooms, three bathrooms, large garden, driveway and a garage. 

In need of a touch of TLC, if you had a Brighton and Hove budget you could turn this property into something truly spectacular. 

£475,000 - Hartlepool

The Argus:

Five-bedroom house in Hartlepool (Zoopla)

Backing on to a golf course this spectacular property is on the market with Purplebricks for £475,000. 

Sitting in a large corner plot the five or six-bedroom property is part of an exclusive development and is very well presented throughout. 

Offering spacious accommodation throughout this massive property has a state of the art kitchen, two en-suites and a double garage.

Find out more on Zoopla.

£475,000 - Hexham

The Argus:

Five-bedroom house in Hexham (Zoopla).

This country house in Hexham is currently on the market for the same price as the two-bedroom flat in Hove.

Offering an abundance of space this property boasts a stunning garden with spectacular views over open countryside. 

The five-bedroom property is situated in a popular village location and has plenty of space for a busy family. 

To see more pictures, visit Zoopla.