The latest data from the government department reveals that in August 2022 average house prices in Brighton and Hove reached £444,854.

This was up from £442,679 in July, representing a 0.5 per cent increase. In the last 12 months it has risen by 12.1 per cent.

If you are interested in buying or renting a home, you can see the latest properties in and around Brighton and Hove here.

How much have house prices increased in Brighton and Hove?

Breaking it down for specific types of housing, some prices saw a fall despite the general increase.

• Detached houses - Down to £864,514 from £865,147 in July
• Semi-detached houses - Up to £562,489 from £561,761 in July
• Terraced houses - Up to £501,578 from £498,515 in July
• Flats - Up to £342,490 from £340,045 in July

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How do Brighton and Hove house prices compare to the UK average?

Even when comparing Brighton and Hove to the picture across the UK, the area is well above the UK average with a typical property value in the nations reaching £295,903 in August.

In cash terms, the average house price in August was £35,473 higher than a year earlier with house price growth accelerating to 13.6 per cent in August 2022.  Prices were up by 0.9 per cent month on month.

How much could your house be worth?

We have created this map for the South East so you can see the average house price in each neighbourhood since 1995.

Sites like Zoopla can offer an estimate valuation of your house if you input your postcode into their website here.

The above map can demonstrate which areas of Brighton and Hove are the most expensive for average house prices.