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A Snapshot into.. Brighton
- December 07, 2020
Brighton is famous for its pebbled beach, independent shops, Regency architecture and the best bit? It is just an hour away from London!
The city is located on the south coast of England, it has a population of 606, 906 (2020) and it has been labelled the UK’s “hippest city” and the “happiest place to live in the UK”.
The Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals (BSUH) NHS Trust is an acute teaching hospital working across two main sites:
- Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton
- Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath.
The Brighton campus includes the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital and the Sussex Eye Hospital and is also the Major Trauma Centre for the region.
What we do
Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals (BSUH) is an acute teaching hospital working across two main sites:
- Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton
- Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath.
The Brighton campus includes the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital and the Sussex Eye Hospital and is also the Major Trauma Centre for the region. The Trust provides district general hospital services to the local populations in and around the Brighton and Hove, Mid Sussex and the western part of East Sussex and more specialised and tertiary services for patients across Sussex and the south east of England.
Central to the Trusts ambition is their role as an academic centre, a provider of high quality teaching, and a host hospital for cutting edge research and innovation.
Facts about Brighton
1. Brighton is home to Britain’s oldest cinema.
2. Brighton’s Sea Life Centre is the world’s oldest aquarium – with over 100 species, including sharks and stingrays.
3. Brighton has tunnels beneath the city – The tunnels were dug so Prince Regent could move about Brighton without people seeing how overweight he had become.
4. Brighton’s famous Royal Pavilion was used as a military hospital for Indian soldiers during World War One.
5. Brighton’s Marina is one of the largest in Europe with space for around 2000 boats.
Average Cost of Living
Housing
|
One-bedroom apartment in the City Centre |
£953.33 |
|
One-bedroom apartment outside of the City Centre |
£809.25 |
|
Three-bedroom apartment in the City Centre |
£1,717.50 |
|
Three-bedroom apartment in the City Centre |
£1,375.00 |
Transportation
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1 litre of petrol |
£1.24 |
|
Monthly public transport ticket |
£67 |
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Taxi trip (5 miles) |
£17 |
Entertainment
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Basic dinner out for two in the local pub |
£29 |
|
Two tickets to the cinema |
£19 |
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Two tickets to the theatre |
£106 |
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Cappuccino |
£2.75 |
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A pint of beer |
£4.48 |
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Monthly gym membership |
£34 |
Travelling to other UK cities from Brighton via Train
London Victoria – 55 minutes
Birmingham – 2 hours 38 minutes
Manchester – 3 hours 32 minutes
Bristol – 3 hours 18 minutes
Cardiff – 3 hours 50 minutes
Leeds – 3 hours 46 minutes
Edinburgh - 5 hours 49 minutes
Where is Brighton’s nearest airport?
The advantage of living in Brighton is that all major London airports are easily accessible. London Gatwick is only a 30-minute journey by train, just 22 miles away from the city. London Heathrow Airport is situated just 46 miles from Brighton and located west of Central London and is a 90-minute journey from Brighton.
Other nearby airports include London City, London Stansted and London Luton.
Schools
Brighton has 11 Ofsted “Outstanding” rated schools within a 10-mile radius of the city. You can compare schools and college performance on the Government website here.
The Best things to do in Brighton
1. Take a trip up the British Airways i360 – With the same designers as the London Eye, going up the i3060 will provide you with amazing views of Brighton’s skyline overlooking the iconic seafront.
2. Stroll along Brighton Palace Pier – Brighton has an 8-mile long seafront full of bars, restaurants, live music and ice cream parlours!
3. Visit the Royal Pavilion – The Palace was built in the 19th Century and has been named as one of Britain’s most spectacular buildings, built by Prince Regent, George IV.
4. Visit the famous North Laines – This area of the city is full of over 300 bespoke cafes, restaurants and boutique shops! North Laines is known as “the place where you can find anything”.
Relocating to Brighton
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References
Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust. 2020. What We Do - Brighton And Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust. [online] Available at: <https://www.bsuh.nhs.uk/about-us/who-we-are/what-we-do/> [Accessed 7 December 2020].
House Beautiful. (2020). This is the happiest city in the UK, according to a new study. [online] Available at: https://www.housebeautiful.com/uk/lifestyle/news/a2433/brighton-hove-happiest-city-uk/
Dickinson, G. (2020). Is Brighton really the world's most hipster city?. [online] The Telegraph. Available at: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/comment/most-hipster-cities-brighton-city/
Kings Education. (2019). 10 fun facts about Brighton. [online] Available at: https://www.kingseducation.com/kings-life/2016/06/28/10-fun-facts-about-brighton/ [Accessed 8 Apr. 2019].
Burt Brill & Cardens Solicitors. (2020). 10 Facts About Brighton | Burt Brill & Cardens. [online] Available at: https://www.bbc-law.co.uk/legal-news/facts-about-brighton/
Expatistan, cost of living comparisons. (2019). Cost of Living in Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom. Apr 2019 prices in Brighton and Hove.. [online] Available at: https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/brighton-and-hove
