Categories in Brighton
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Brighton
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 1,183 | 24 years |
| Shopping | 1,114 | 29 years |
| Restaurants | 992 | 24 years |
| Shopping other | 914 | 26 years |
| Real estate | 624 | 27 years |
| Electronics stores | 549 | 24 years |
| Health and medical | 549 | 22 years |
| Construction of buildings | 411 | 27 years |
| Specialized design | 390 | 19 years |
Brighton Facts
| Area | 75.8 km² |
| Population | 281,637 |
| Male Population | 140,359 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 141,278 (50.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +33.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +17.9% |
| Median Age | 35.6 years (Male: 35.3, Female: 36) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $49,551 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 1273 |
| Neighborhoods | North Laine, Portslade, Central Brighton, Kemptown, The Lanes |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 50.82838, -0.13947 |
| Postal Codes | BN1, BN4, BN42, BN43, BN6, More |
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Brighton Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 210,997 | 225,182 | 238,964 | 273,008 | 281,637 | 289,681 | 296,867 |
| Population Density | 2,785.4 / km² | 2,972.7 / km² | 3,154.6 / km² | 3,604.1 / km² | 3,718 / km² | 3,824.2 / km² | 3,919 / km² |
Brighton Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 17.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton | +33.5% | +25.1% | +17.9% |
| United Kingdom | — | — | — |
Brighton Median Age
Median Age: 35.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton | 35.6 yrs | 36 yrs | 35.3 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Brighton Population Density
Population Density: 3,718 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton | 281,637 | 75.8 km² | 3,718 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Brighton Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1710 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Brighton
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Brighton
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Brighton
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Brighton
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Brighton
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Brighton Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $27,577 | $29,393 | $35,364 | $39,720 | $39,281 | $43,791 | $43,686 | $49,551 |
| Total GDP | $882.9M | $999.2M | $1.3B | $1.5B | $1.6B | $1.8B | $1.9B | $2.2B |
Brighton CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton | 4,122,780 tn | 14.64 tn | 54,426.1 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,122,780 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 14.64 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 54,426.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/27/19 | 3:42 AM | 3.3 | 44 km | 10,000 m | 3km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/11 | 6:59 AM | 3.9 | 89.5 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/09 | 2:35 PM | 3.5 | 97.9 km | 3,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/28/07 | 7:18 AM | 4.6 | 85.6 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 8/26/02 | 11:41 PM | 3 | 87.3 km | 4,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/6/99 | 4:26 PM | 4.6 | 90.3 km | 1,000 m | English Channel | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/95 | 6:20 PM | 3.3 | 52.7 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 6/13/86 | 1:04 PM | 3.2 | 84.4 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/85 | 5:40 PM | 3.3 | 56.9 km | 13,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Brighton
Brighton /ˈbraɪtən/ is a seaside resort and the largest part of the City of Brighton and Hove situated in East Sussex, England. Historically in the Rape of Lewes in Sussex, Brighton forms a part of the Brighton/Worthing/Littlehampton conurbation. Bri..
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