West Hill Road, Brighton
House prices, sold prices and local information for BN1 3RT.
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At a glance
19 property sales on West Hill Road, Brighton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £178,805. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £263,419. Average sale prices fell from £504,000 in 2016 to £178,805 in 2026 (-65%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 62% below the Brighton average of £466,263 over the same period. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 4 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 58% flat, 42% terraced. Recorded sale prices on West Hill Road range from £127,610 to £1,200,000. 35% of homes sold here were freehold and 65% leasehold. Of 398 streets in Brighton with at least two sales in the last year, West Hill Road ranks 395th for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.
House prices on West Hill Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all BN1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 35% freehold and 65% leasehold across 20 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 11 | £263,419 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Terraced | 8 | £834,063 | 9 Jun 2025 |
Sold prices on West Hill Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3, 4, West Hill Road BN1 3RT | 12 Jun 2026 | £127,610 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Second Floor Flat, 1, West Hill Road BN1 3RT | 2 Apr 2026 | £230,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, 4, West Hill Road BN1 3RT | 26 Jan 2026 | £135,344 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 26A, West Hill Road BN1 3RT | 9 Jun 2025 | £1,200,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 34, West Hill Road BN1 3RT | 30 Jan 2025 | £890,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 19A, West Hill Road BN1 3RT | 11 Oct 2024 | £274,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, West Hill Road BN1 3RT | 25 Aug 2022 | £322,500 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| Ground Floor Flat, 29, West Hill Road BN1 3RT | 19 Jul 2022 | £360,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 23, West Hill Road BN1 3RT | 10 Dec 2021 | £875,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 19A, West Hill Road BN1 3RT | 8 Oct 2021 | £263,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, West Hill Road BN1 3RT | 26 Feb 2021 | £900,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Second Floor Flat, 1, West Hill Road BN1 3RT | 4 Jan 2021 | £265,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Upper Maisonette, 2, West Hill Road BN1 3RT | 10 Feb 2020 | £333,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 23, West Hill Road BN1 3RT | 4 Oct 2019 | £755,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Lower Ground Floor Flat, 29, West Hill Road BN1 3RT | 13 Sep 2019 | £255,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 26A, West Hill Road BN1 3RT | 24 Nov 2016 | £875,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 32, West Hill Road BN1 3RT | 23 Sep 2016 | £855,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Ground Floor Flat, 29, West Hill Road BN1 3RT | 22 Aug 2016 | £315,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Top Flat, 9, West Hill Road BN1 3RT | 22 Jan 2016 | £250,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, 26, West Hill Road BN1 3RT | 21 Jan 2016 | £225,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Second Floor Flat, 1, West Hill Road | £265,000 (Jan 2021) → £230,000 (Apr 2026) | -13% over 5 yrs |
| 26A, West Hill Road | £875,000 (Nov 2016) → £1,200,000 (Jun 2025) | +37% over 9 yrs |
| 19A, West Hill Road | £263,000 (Oct 2021) → £274,000 (Oct 2024) | +4% over 3 yrs |
| Ground Floor Flat, 29, West Hill Road | £315,000 (Aug 2016) → £360,000 (Jul 2022) | +14% over 6 yrs |
| 23, West Hill Road | £755,000 (Oct 2019) → £875,000 (Dec 2021) | +16% over 2 yrs |
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Schools near West Hill Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE Primary School 151 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School 193 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Brighton Girls GDST 405 pupils | Other independent school | 3–18 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Kings Brighton 79 pupils | Other independent school | 14–19 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Middle Street Primary School 141 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Brunswick Primary School 586 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.6 mi |
| Carlton Hill Primary School 215 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Windlesham School 128 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Brighton station 0.2 mi · 3 min walk
- London Road (Brighton) station 0.6 mi · 13 min walk
- Hove station 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Homelees House (opp, Dyke Road) 1 min walk
- Homelees House (adj, Dyke Road) 2 min walk
- Upper Gloucester Road (W-bound, Upper Gloucester Road) 2 min walk
- Upper Gloucester Road (E-bound, Upper Gloucester Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Seven Dials Medical Centre
24 Montpelier Crescent, Brighton · 0.1 mi - Brighton Station Health Centre
Aspect House, 84-87 Queens Road, Brighton · 0.2 mi - Montpelier Surgery
2 Victoria Road, Brighton · 0.2 mi - St. Peter's Medical Centre
30-36 Oxford Street, Brighton · 0.5 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Seven Dials · 0.2 mi
- Marks and Spencer Travel SF M&S Brighton Rail SF · 0.2 mi
- Budgens Budgens Brighton · 0.2 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Brighton Queens Road Local · 0.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Seven Dials Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Ashtons Hospital Pharmacy Services Ltd · 0.1 mi
- Boots · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- Brighton Dental Centre · 0.1 mi
- The Dental Health Spa · 0.3 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 10 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 32.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 62.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 843 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 5.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 87.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 6.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,417 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 92% |
Share of homes across Brighton and Hove with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around West Hill Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Brighton and Hove | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87.6% | 85.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 4% | 4.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.6% | 2% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.5% | 3.1% |
Religion
| Here | Brighton and Hove | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 69.6% | 55.2% |
| Christian | 19.6% | 30.9% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 3.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Brighton and Hove | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.5% | 80.4% |
| Born outside the UK | 27.5% | 19.6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Brighton and Hove | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 60.6% | 44.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.4% | 19.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 7.5% | 10.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 5.7% | 7% |
| No qualifications | 4.5% | 12.4% |
| Other qualifications | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.4% |
General health
| Here | Brighton and Hove | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.8% | 50.2% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 33.2% |
| Fair health | 10% | 11.6% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Brighton and Hove | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 65.4% | 37.4% |
| 1 car or van in household | 30.9% | 42.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 3.6% | 15.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 0.1% | 4.1% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Brighton and Hove.
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