Brighton & Hove vs Sevenoaks for Property Investment
Brighton & Hove leads on gross yield at 4.2%, while Brighton & Hove has the lower entry price at £445,000. Here is how the two markets compare on yield, price, deposit and tenant demand.
Brighton & Hove vs Sevenoaks at a glance
| Metric | Brighton & Hove | Sevenoaks |
|---|---|---|
| Average gross yield | 4.2% | 3.5% |
| Average property price | £445,000 | £595,000 |
| Implied monthly rent | £1,558 | £1,735 |
| 25% deposit | £111,250 | £148,750 |
| Stamp duty (additional property) | £32,000 | £47,000 |
| Population | 295,000 | 30,000 |
| Region | South East | South East |
| Investor rating | Average | Below Average |
Brighton & Hove
The market skews towards period houses, detached family homes and premium new-build apartments, so entry prices sit well above the national average. Tenant demand is underpinned by commuters using the town's rail and road links, seasonal and holiday-let demand, public-sector employers including hospitals and councils, supported by a population of around 295,000. On the average £445,000 purchase, a 4.2% gross yield implies roughly £1,558 per calendar month in rent — a useful sanity check when you are reviewing a listing. Popular coastal city with London commuter demand.
- Consider carefullyStandard buy-to-let
- WorkableHMO / rent by the room
- Consider carefullyFirst-time landlord
Sevenoaks
The market skews towards period houses, detached family homes and premium new-build apartments, so entry prices sit well above the national average. Tenant demand is underpinned by commuters using the town's rail and road links, local employment in services, healthcare and logistics, supported by a population of around 30,000. On the average £595,000 purchase, a 3.5% gross yield implies roughly £1,735 per calendar month in rent — a useful sanity check when you are reviewing a listing. Ultra-premium Kent commuter town.
- Consider carefullyStandard buy-to-let
- Consider carefullyHMO / rent by the room
- Consider carefullyFirst-time landlord
Which is the better investment?
If monthly cash flow is your priority, Brighton & Hove is the stronger option on paper at 4.2% gross. If you want the lower capital commitment, Brighton & Hove needs around £111,250 as a 25% deposit. Averages only take you so far, though — run the actual listing through PropertyROI before you offer.
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