Brighton (BN1) vs Bournemouth (BH1)
South-coast property: Brighton (BN1) is the established premium beach city; Bournemouth (BH1) is the lower-cost alternative on the south coast with similar amenity but weaker London commute.
Side-by-side detail
| Metric | Brighton (BN1) | Bournemouth (BH1) |
|---|---|---|
| Average sale price | £217,224 | £198,593 |
| Median sale price | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| Sample size | 200 sales | 193 sales |
| Crime incidents (recent) | 702 | 869 |
| Avg EPC score | n/a | n/a |
| Avg annual energy cost | n/a | n/a |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Country | England | England |
Bottom line
Brighton's London commute (50 mins to London Bridge) drives the premium; Bournemouth's lifestyle qualities are arguably better (bigger beach, calmer pace) but the commute is unworkable for daily City work. For lifestyle buyers and retirees, Bournemouth wins on price per square foot. For working buyers who occasionally need London, Brighton's premium pays for itself in saved travel time.
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Brighton (BN1)
Sold prices, crime, EPC, demographics
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Bournemouth (BH1)
Sold prices, crime, EPC, demographics
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