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Brighton and Hove vs Isle of Wight: which is the better place to live?
Is Brighton and Hove or Isle of Wight a better place to live?
As of June 2026, comparing Brighton and Hove and Isle of Wight across house prices, crime, schools, broadband and GP access, Isle of Wight wins overall with a Gera Liveability Score of 62.9/100 versus 62.7/100. Gera computes this head-to-head from six UK government open datasets and re-runs it quarterly.
| Measure | Brighton and Hove | Isle of Wight | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gera Liveability Score | 62.7/100 | 62.9/100 | Isle of Wight |
| Better value | 49.7 | 57.5 | Isle of Wight |
| For families | 88.6 | 80.1 | Brighton and Hove |
| For commuters | 40.5 | 63.3 | Isle of Wight |
| For healthcare access | 42.8 | 17.9 | Brighton and Hove |
| Avg house price | £406,137 | £238,239 | Isle of Wight (cheaper) |
| Band D council tax | £2,581 | £2,626 | Brighton and Hove (lower) |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 84% | 69.6% | Brighton and Hove |
| Crime per 1,000 | 75.2 | 74 | Isle of Wight (safer) |
| Gigabit broadband | 83.6% | 83.9% | Isle of Wight |
| Gera GP Access score | 42.8 | 17.9 | Brighton and Hove |
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Isle of Wight wins overall: Gera Liveability Score 62.9/100 vs 62.7/100.
| Verdict | Brighton and Hove | Isle of Wight | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62.7 | 62.9 | Isle of Wight (+0.2) |
| Better value | 49.7 | 57.5 | Isle of Wight (+7.8) |
| For families | 88.6 | 80.1 | Brighton and Hove (+8.5) |
| For commuters | 40.5 | 63.3 | Isle of Wight (+22.8) |
| For healthcare access | 42.8 | 17.9 | Brighton and Hove (+24.9) |
| Measure | Brighton and Hove | Isle of Wight |
|---|---|---|
| Avg house price | £406,137 | £238,239 |
| Band D council tax | £2,581 | £2,626 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 84% | 69.6% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 75.2 | 74 |
| Gigabit broadband | 83.6% | 83.9% |
| Gera GP Access score | 42.8 | 17.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Brighton and Hove or Isle of Wight a better place to live overall?
- Isle of Wight scores higher overall: a Gera Liveability Score of 62.9/100 versus 62.7/100 (Gera, June 2026), a gap of 0.2 points.
- Which is cheaper to rent and buy, Brighton and Hove or Isle of Wight?
- On affordability — average house price plus Band D council tax — Isle of Wight is better value. Average house prices are £406,137 in Brighton and Hove and £238,239 in Isle of Wight; Band D council tax is £2,581 versus £2,626 (HM Land Registry + MHCLG, June 2026).
- Is Brighton and Hove or Isle of Wight better for families?
- Weighting schools (60%) and safety (40%), Brighton and Hove comes out ahead for families. Brighton and Hove has 84% of schools rated Good or Outstanding and a crime rate of 75.2 per 1,000; Isle of Wight has 69.6% and 74 per 1,000 (Ofsted + Home Office, June 2026).
- Which has better broadband, Brighton and Hove or Isle of Wight?
- For connectivity, Brighton and Hove has 83.6% gigabit-capable premises and Isle of Wight has 83.9% (Ofcom, June 2026). Isle of Wight leads on the commuter blend of broadband (70%) and affordability (30%).
- Is GP access better in Brighton and Hove or Isle of Wight?
- On the Gera GP Access score, Brighton and Hove scores 42.8 (Surrey and Sussex ICB) and Isle of Wight scores 17.9 (Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB). Brighton and Hove has the better GP access (NHS England, June 2026).
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Contains public sector information published by GeraRent and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Gera Liveability Index — joined UK government open data (June 2026, published 2026-06-19).