Brighton and Hove vs Mid Sussex
A side-by-side comparison of the Brighton and Hove and Mid Sussexlocal 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 Mid Sussex; Brighton and Hove has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| Brighton and Hove | Mid Sussex | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 277,104 | 152,566 |
| Density | 3,345/km² | 457/km² |
| Deprivation | 9% in most-deprived 10% | 0% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,581 | £2,474 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 84% | 83% |
| Aged under 16 | 15% | 19% |
| Aged 16–64 | 71% | 60% |
| Aged 65+ | 14% | 21% |