A Guide For Those Seeking New Homes in Brighton

Welcome to New Homes Brighton, the website which aims to provide invaluable information for people searching for new homes in Brighton.

The city of Brighton is situated on southern coast of England. With a growing population in excess of nearly 160,000 people, there is a growing demand for new homes in Brighton. Its most famous Brighton property of all is also its most popular visitor attraction: The Royal Pavilion. The pavilion was built during the 19^th century, as a seaside treat for the later King George IV, before the town of Brighton bought it from the government in 1850.

Another famous Brighton Property is the Brighton Marine Palace and Pier, which was built in 1899. Over the years the pier has been commercialized to host a funfair, restaurants and an arcade hall. It is one of the most popular iconic landmarks in the city.

Eaton Road is home to Sussex County Cricket Club, which attracts thousands to fans every match day, if cricket isn’t your thing, maybe you would prefer to watch Brighton and Hove Albion Football team play at Withdean Athletics Stadium. If you prefer to get involved yourself, maybe Brighton Races is for you, based at Race Hill.

There are two universities in Brighton; The University of Brighton and The University of Sussex, which are well known for their courses in Art and Design, and Chemistry. The Universities have also formed a partnership to offer medicine as a course at Brighton and Sussex Medical School.

Tourism is not the city’s only industry; Brighton over the years has become a hub for substantial business conferences and hosts many annual conferences for some major companies and government sectors over the year, especially at the Brighton Dome and the Komedia.

Brighton is also in close commuting distance to London, making new homes in Brighton an ideal location for residents who prefer country to city life. 

The Lanes are another popular tourist attraction Brighton has to offer. With its narrow winding lanes, famous small boutiques and its cobbled streets, these are another example of Brighton Property that should not be missed.

On these pages we aim to tell you more about life in Brighton, it’s history, educational facilities, associations and organizations to ensure that your search for new homes in Brighton is both well informed and fruitful.

CLOSE TO BRIGHTON

Hove- 1.8 miles

Hollingbury – 3.4 miles

Ovingden – 4 miles

Saltdean – 5 miles

Shoreham By Sea – 6.5 miles

Bishopstone – 12.5 miles

Coombes – 13.5 miles

Broadwater – 15.7 miles

Worthing – 17.2 miles

Goring by sea – 19.1 miles

AREAS OR SUBURBS OF BRIGHTON

Black Rock

Coldean

Kemptown

The Lanes

Marina

New England Quarter

North Laine

Patcham

Preston Park

Preston Village

Queen's Park

Stanmer

Westdene

Famous people from Brighton . . .

Sir Winston Churchill - Journalist and prime minister

Raymond Briggs - Artist, writer and illustrator of many children's books including the The Snowman

Zoe Ball - Broadcaster

Julian Clary - Comedian

Norman Cook – Musician, known as DJ Fatboy Slim

Simon Cowell - Sony BMG executive

Chris Eubank – Boxer

George Everest - Surveyor after whom the mountain was named

George, Prince of Wales, Prince Regent –the later King George IV

Sally Gunnell - Athlete

Tony Hawks- Comedian, author and philanthropist

Natasha Kaplinsky - Journalist and newsreader

Ken Livingstone – Politician and former Mayor of London

Denise Van Outen - T.V. Presenter

Patsy Palmer - Actress

Holly Willoughby - Television presenter

John Wisden – Cricketer and founded Wisden Cricketers' Almanack'

Will Young - Artist