House prices in Brighton and Hove have gone up by an average of over £2,000 in the month of May, according to figures from the Land Registry.

The latest data from the government department reveals that in May 2022 average house prices in Brighton and Hove reached £425,543.

This was up from £422,806 in April, representing a 0.6 per cent increase. In the last 12 months it has risen by 9.6 per cent.

If you are interested in buying or renting a home, you can see the latest properties in and around Brighton and Hove here.

How much have house prices increased in Brighton and Hove?

Breaking it down for specific types of housing, some prices saw a fall despite the general increase.

  • Detached houses - Up to £843,263 from £833,286 in April
  • Semi-detached houses - Up to £541,702 from £534,734 in April
  • Terraced houses - Up to £478,370 from £472,733 in April
  • Flats - Down to £325,383 from £325,899 in April

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How do Brighton and Hove house prices compare to the UK average?

Even when comparing Brighton and Hove to the picture across the UK, the area is well above the UK average with a typical property value in the nations reaching £283,496 in May.

In cash terms, the average house price in May was £32,210 higher than a year earlier with house price growth accelerating to 12.8 per cent in May 2022. Prices were up by 1.2 per cent month on month.

How much could your house be worth?

We have created this map for the South East so you can see the average house price in each neighbourhood since 1995.

Sites like Zoopla can offer an estimate valuation of your house if you input your postcode into their website here.

The above map can demonstrate which areas of Brighton and Hove are the most expensive for average house prices.