BN42 in Brighton demonstrates modest market fundamentals with a five-year price compound annual growth rate of 2.5% and rental growth of 6.1%, indicating stronger income returns than capital appreciation. The district scores 46.1 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 27th percentile nationally. Population growth over five years remained negligible at 0.1%, suggesting limited demographic expansion relative to housing stock. The area occupies a pre-cursor gentrification stage, implying early-stage characteristics preceding potential neighbourhood transition. These metrics reflect a market where rental yield performance outpaces property price growth, relevant for investors prioritising cash flow over capital gains.
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- 1Property prices up 1.6% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.1% per year
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What's changing in Brighton · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.9 points this month to 45/100, driven mainly by safety.
21 planning applications submitted in BN42 over the last six months, 2 demolition.
- Erection of 32 no. flats in six storey building plus associated site works, following demolition of existing buildingJun 2026 · Registered
- Demolish existing conservatory and construct a single storey rear extensionJan 2026 · Decided
- Advertisement consent for 4no. internally illuminated signs on the south, east and west elevations, and 2no. non-illuminated signs on the east elevationJun 2026 · Registered
Brighton (BN42) common questions
Is Brighton up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Brighton (BN42) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 45/100 (Average), in the top 76% of districts nationally. The score is up 1.5 points over the last 12 months.
Is Brighton safe?
Brighton has a safety score of 60/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Brighton?
The average property price in Brighton (BN42) is £542k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.6% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Brighton?
The median monthly rent in Brighton (BN42) is £1,372 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Brighton?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Hove (BN3), Brighton (BN1), Brighton (BN45). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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