Brighton vs Norwich

Which is better to live in? (2026)

59

Brighton

South East

Grade C
61

Norwich

East of England

Grade CHigher Overall
Brighton: 3 wins|Norwich: 6 wins

Category Comparison

Brighton
Category
Norwich
59/100
๐Ÿ†Overall Score
BETTER61/100
25/100
๐Ÿ”’Crime Safety
BETTER48/100
100% Good/OutstandingBETTER
๐ŸŽ“Schools
53% Good/Outstanding
90/100BETTER
๐Ÿš†Transport
86/100
48/100
๐Ÿ’ทAffordability
BETTER72/100
~ยฃ418/mo
๐ŸงพMonthly Bills
BETTER~ยฃ417/mo
76/100BETTER
๐Ÿ“ถBroadband
72/100
25/100
๐ŸŒฟEnvironment
BETTER41/100
41/100
๐ŸฅHealthcare
BETTER48/100

Our Verdict

Brighton and Norwich are closely matched overall. Brighton performs better in schools and transport, while Norwich has the advantage in crime safety and affordability. Your ideal choice depends on which factors matter most to your lifestyle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brighton or Norwich better to live in?

Brighton and Norwich are closely matched overall. Brighton performs better in schools and transport, while Norwich has the advantage in crime safety and affordability. Your ideal choice depends on which factors matter most to your lifestyle.

Is Brighton safer than Norwich?

Norwich scores higher for crime safety (48/100) compared to Brighton (25/100). Scores are based on the Index of Multiple Deprivation crime domain.

Which has better schools, Brighton or Norwich?

Brighton has 15 schools within 3km, with 100% rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Norwich has 15 schools nearby, with 53% rated Good or Outstanding.

Is it cheaper to live in Brighton or Norwich?

Estimated monthly bills are lower in Norwich (~ยฃ417/month) compared to Brighton (~ยฃ418/month). Bills include council tax, energy, water, broadband, and insurance estimates.

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Data sources: Scores are estimated using pre-loaded data from MHCLG Indices of Deprivation, Ofsted/GIAS school ratings, DfT Transport Connectivity 2025, MHCLG council tax data, Ofgem energy price cap, and regional averages. For full live data from 20+ government sources, view the individual town reports. Data provided under the Open Government Licence v3.0.