Brighton, UK — March 2026 — Everest Mortgages has published new analysis highlighting eight value pockets in Brighton & Hove, identifying areas where buyers may still find relative affordability despite continued pressure on house prices across the city.
Brighton & Hove remains one of the most desirable — and expensive — housing markets in the South East, with many buyers facing a growing gap between income and property prices. In response, Everest Mortgages has released a new location-led analysis designed to help buyers understand where better value may still be found across the local market.
The research highlights eight areas of Brighton & Hove where buyers may be able to secure more space or better relative value compared with some of the city’s most premium postcodes.
Rather than focusing only on headline prices, the analysis looks at the broader affordability picture for buyers navigating a challenging market, including the importance of location, housing stock, buyer budgets and borrowing capacity.
Value pockets highlighted in the analysis
| 1. Moulsecoomb | 2. Bevendean |
| 3. Hollingdean | 4. Whitehawk |
| 5. Portslade | 6. Coldean |
| 7. Patcham | 8. Woodingdean |
These locations should be treated as part of a relative-value discussion rather than financial advice. Buyers should still assess each property on its own merits, condition, tenure, local demand and borrowing position.
Comment
“Brighton & Hove is a fantastic place to live, but affordability is a real challenge for many buyers. What we wanted to show is that even in an expensive market, there can still be pockets where buyers get better value if they know where to look.
For many people, especially first-time buyers and home movers, it is not just about finding the cheapest area. It is about finding the best balance between budget, lifestyle and long-term suitability. That is where local knowledge can make a big difference.”
John Everest, Founder of Everest Mortgages
Everest Mortgages says the analysis is intended to support buyers who may be feeling priced out of the best-known parts of Brighton & Hove, while also giving existing homeowners and movers a clearer view of where relative value can still be found.
The firm added that borrowing power, deposit size and lender criteria continue to play a major role in what buyers can realistically achieve, particularly in higher-value coastal markets.
The full analysis is available on the Everest Mortgages website.
