New figures have exposed the stark divide between Brighton and Hove’s strongest and weakest performing residential markets over the past twelve months.
A neighbourhood near Hove’s seafront recorded the most dramatic surge, according to research drawing on official land registry information.
Median values in the Aldrington South district climbed by nearly 32 per cent, cementing its position as the city’s top performer between autumn 2024 and autumn 2025.
The area encompasses the southern reaches of Aldrington adjacent to the coastal promenade, spanning streets positioned between Portland Road and the shoreline.
Property valuations there shifted from a midpoint of £595,000 to £785,000.
Further north, the prosperous suburban enclave of Withdean Woods registered the second steepest appreciation.
The district, situated alongside the South Downs and the Withdean sports facility, experienced a 27.5 per cent uplift, with typical prices climbing from £400,000 to £510,000.
The waterfront portion of Portslade, nestled between Boundary Road and the harbour at Shoreham, saw values accelerate by 14.9 per cent.
Meanwhile, the commercial heart of Hove surrounding George Street and municipal buildings, together with the residential zones east of the city centre along Elm Grove and Bear Road, comprised the remaining highest performers.
Among those ranking within the upper ten were districts spanning the eastern hillsides and university precincts, the historic Roedean slopes and harbour district, the Fiveways junction and the residential wards west of the city.
The most significant downturn occurred in the Regency-era district east of Brighton’s seafront.
Median values in Kemp Town retreated by 12 per cent, falling from £402,500 to £354,000.
The Victorian-era Round Hill terraces north of London Road station recorded an eight per cent contraction, while the Hove residential zone lying east of Goldstone Villas experienced a 7.7 per cent decline.
Brighton’s eclectic shopping and heritage quarter saw prices soften by 6.7 per cent.
The elevated district characterised by its vibrant painted facades saw valuations retreat by a further 5.9 per cent.
Additional areas registering modest declines included the eastern coastal communities, the St James’s Street commercial strip and adjacent parklands, the university periphery wards, and the eastern approaches to the city.
The research, compiled by Online Marketing Surgery and MG Timber, drew upon official figures comparing median residential values for the twelve months concluding in September of consecutive years.
The top five greatest increases: Aldrington South led all districts with a 31.9 per cent rise, followed by Withdean Woods at 27.5 per cent, Portslade by Sea at 14.9 per cent, Goldsmid West at 10.7 per cent, and Elm Grove combined with Bear Road at 10.2 per cent.
The top five greatest decreases: Kemp Town experienced the sharpest decline at 12.0 per cent.
Round Hill saw values fall by 8.0 per cent, Goldsmid East by 7.7 per cent, the North Laine and Lanes district by 6.7 per cent, and Hanover by 5.9 per cent.