Boroughly > Compare > Brighton vs Hove
Two areas people weigh against each other constantly. Here's the honest side-by-side - price, the seven life scores, and who each one actually suits.
| Criterion | Brighton | Hove |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 2.3/10 | 4.8/10 |
| Schools | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Parks & green space | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Transport | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Diversity & inclusion | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | 10/10 | 9/10 |
| Buzz & nightlife | 9/10 | 7/10 |
On price they're close - about £425k against £440k, a gap small enough that it shouldn't decide it for you.
Hove scores clearly better on safety - 4.8/10 against 2.3/10.
Brighton scores clearly better on buzz & nightlife - 9/10 against 7/10.
| If you're... | Lean towards | Because |
|---|---|---|
| Families with school-age children | Hove | stronger combination of school and green-space scores |
| Young professionals | Brighton | more going on in the evening and better connections |
| First-time buyers | Brighton | better price-to-transport trade-off |
| Anyone wanting a quieter life | Hove | calmer, greener and lower-crime scoring |
Brighton is cheaper on average. Brighton runs about £425k to buy and £1,600/mo to rent a two-bed; Hove is around £440k and £1,650/mo.
Hove scores better on the combination families usually weigh most - schools, green space and safety. Brighton scores 7/10 for schools and 8/10 for parks; Hove scores 8/10 and 8/10.
Brighton scores 7/10 for transport and Hove scores 7/10. Journey times depend far more on where you're actually going than on a general score - set your real destinations on the Boroughly map to compare door to door.