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Use our free interactive tool to check whether any Brighton or Hove property falls within primary or secondary school catchment zones. Brighton's compact geography and high demand mean popular school catchments can be very tight.
Free interactive map — enter any Brighton or Hove postcode or address and see exactly which school catchment circles it falls within.
Brighton and Hove's densely populated areas mean popular school catchments can be extremely tight. Our tool lets you check exactly where any property sits relative to your preferred schools.
Brighton and Hove City Council runs admissions for community schools. Most use straight-line distance as the tiebreaker for oversubscribed schools, making our tool directly applicable.
East Sussex County Council covers schools outside the city boundary. Faith schools and academies set their own criteria. Always check individual school policies.
Brighton and Hove City Council publishes annual admissions data on their website. Search 'Brighton and Hove school admissions statistics' for furthest distance offered figures.
Click "Open Free Tool" above. No registration needed. Works in any browser on desktop or mobile.
Click "Add School" and search by school name or postcode. The tool locates it on the interactive map automatically.
Add the radius from the school's admissions data. You can enter distances in metres for precision.
Use "Check Address" to test any Brighton address. It will show you exactly how far inside or outside the catchment that property sits.
Our tool works for schools across Brighton and surrounding areas:
Our tool calculates distance to the metre using the same method as Brighton and Hove City Council — essential in this competitive market.
Brighton catchments have been tightening. Track year-on-year changes before committing to a property.
Plot up to 5 Brighton and Hove schools simultaneously to see overlapping catchment zones.
Generate a shareable link for your solicitor or estate agent before exchange.
Brighton and Hove's compact geography and high population density mean oversubscribed schools fill up with very nearby children. The city is also popular with families, increasing demand.
Schools in Preston Park, Fiveways, and Hove tend to be most sought after. Properties in these catchments command significant premiums.
Yes — our tool covers Lewes, Haywards Heath, Eastbourne, and all East Sussex schools by postcode or name.
Visit the Brighton and Hove City Council website and search 'school admissions statistics' for the latest furthest distance figures.
Our free tool works for all UK schools. We also have dedicated guides for other major cities:
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