BN45 in Brighton exhibits a trajectory score of 51.6/100, placing it in the 59th percentile nationally. Over the past five years, residential property prices have grown at a compound annual rate of 1.5%, whilst rental yields have expanded at 5.3% annually, indicating stronger performance in the lettings market relative to capital appreciation. Population growth in the district reached 1.5% across the five-year period. The postcode is classified as being in a latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited visible transformation currently underway. These metrics present a mixed picture for investors and buyers: modest price growth contrasts with more robust rental growth, whilst the latent gentrification classification implies potential for future structural change, though evidence of such transformation remains limited at present.
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- 1Property prices up 1.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.3% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.5% per year
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What's changing in Brighton · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 2.6 points this month to 54/100, driven mainly by safety.
Brighton (BN45) common questions
Is Brighton up and coming?
Brighton (BN45) has a trajectory score of 54/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 27% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 6.3 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Brighton safe?
Brighton has a safety score of 87/100 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 (BN45) is £542k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Brighton?
The median monthly rent in Brighton (BN45) is £1,392 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Brighton?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Hove (BN3), Shoreham-By-Sea (BN43), Brighton (BN1), Brighton (BN42). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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