Towns and cities in Brighton and Hove by population
All 4 populated places in Brighton and Hove, ranked by current population. The largest is Brighton, with 283,870 people.
Every place in Brighton and Hove, ranked
Do not add these figures together to get Brighton and Hove's population. Settlement boundaries overlap, so the rows below sum to more than the area actually holds: 400,800 against an official 283,870. The ONS figure above is the one to quote. Why figures differ.
| # | Place | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brighton | 283,870 |
| 2 | Hove | 75,174 |
| 3 | Rottingdean | 21,756 |
| 4 | Portslade | 20,000 |
Common questions
What is the population of Brighton and Hove?
283,870, on the ONS mid-2024 estimate for Brighton and Hove. The individual towns listed on this page sum to more than that, because settlement boundaries overlap; the ONS figure is the one to quote for the area as a whole.
What is the largest town in Brighton and Hove?
Brighton, with 283,870 residents on current figures. This page ranks all 4 recorded places in Brighton and Hove by population, each linking to its own page with sources and, where held, a 2005 comparison.