Best areas for families in Brighton
Brighton districts ranked for family life in 2026 — nursery quality, family score, green space, safety and property prices, all in one view. No other comparison combines them.
#1BN3 · Brighton and Hove
70 nurseries · 7 Outstanding · avg home £517,737
62
family score
#2BN2 · Brighton and Hove
48 nurseries · 2 Outstanding · avg home £445,724
46
family score
#3BN1 · East Sussex
60 nurseries · 6 Outstanding · avg home £490,248
40
family score
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What is the best area for families in Brighton?
Based on nursery quality, family score, green space, safety and property prices, BN3 (Brighton and Hove) ranks highest among Brighton districts we cover, with a family score of 62/100.
How are Brighton areas ranked for families?
Each district's family score combines nursery availability and Ofsted grades, local crime, green space, deprivation and property affordability into a single 0–100 figure, so you can compare parts of Brighton at a glance.