Brighton and Hove vs Lewes
A side-by-side comparison of the Brighton and Hove and Leweslocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: Brighton and Hove is the more populous; council tax is lower in Brighton and Hove; Lewes has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| Brighton and Hove | Lewes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 277,104 | 99,907 |
| Density | 3,345/km² | 342/km² |
| Deprivation | 9% in most-deprived 10% | 0% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,581 | £2,756 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 84% | 100% |
| Aged under 16 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 16–64 | 71% | 57% |
| Aged 65+ | 14% | 26% |