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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

🛡️ 24.85/1,000 crime rate📊 IMD decile 8/10

#2BN2 · Brighton and Hove

48 nurseries · 2 Outstanding · avg home £445,724

46

family score

🛡️ 19.28/1,000 crime rate📊 IMD decile 1/10

#3BN1 · East Sussex

60 nurseries · 6 Outstanding · avg home £490,248

40

family score

🛡️ 18.05/1,000 crime rate📊 IMD decile 2/10

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FAQs

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.