A guide to living in East Sussex

East Sussex is a county in the southeast of England with a coastline that has many beautiful cliffs and salt marshes which are a haven for birdlife. There are also plenty of coastal towns with stunning beaches such as Bexhill or Hastings that offer great family days out too. If you're looking for somewhere green then there's no shortage - East Sussex has over 400 square kilometres of woodland including Rother Valley Country Park near Brighton which is home to deer, wild boar and foxes!

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Best places to live in East Sussex

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Leaf Living at Liberty Place, BN27

By Leaf Living

4.94

(19 reviews)

Discover the perfect blend of town convenience and countryside charm at Liberty Place, conveniently located on the edge of Hailsham town. This new community is a stone throw from a variety of shops, supermarkets and restaurants and has a selection of great schools withing reach. For leisure, the town offers a leisure centre, the Pavilion Cinema, and an array of parks and play areas. The development is well-connected, with easy access to A22 & M23. Polegate Train Station, located just 10 minutes away, offers great train services to London Victoria, London Gatwick and neighbouring coastal towns.

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Ranked 1st out of 16 in East Sussex

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Leaf Living at The Gateway, TN40

By Leaf Living

4.91

(26 reviews)

Coastal living in the tranquil seaside town of Bexhill-on-Sea, a gem nestled between Hastings and Eastbourne in East Sussex. This prime location becomes a vibrant hub in the summer, offering beachfront activities and a serene escape along the South Coast.

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Ranked 2nd out of 16 in East Sussex

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York & Elder, BN1

By Legal & General, urbanbubble

Award winner 2025

4.8

4.80

(134 reviews)

York & Elder is a BTR development in Brighton. Sandwiched between the South Downs and the sea, York & Elder offer studio, 1, 2 or 3 bedroom apartments. Residents benefit from pet friendly apartments, flexible contracts, extra storage space and private terraces. Additionally, the apartments can be furnished or unfurnished, or easily adaptable for accessibility. There is also an on-site concierge and maintenance team on hand 24/7, for whatever you may need, from taking in parcels to planning events to help you get to know your neighbours.

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Ranked 3rd out of 16 in East Sussex

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Hove Central, BN3

By Moda Living

Award winner 2025

4.78

(121 reviews)

Moda, Hove Central is located just a 12-minute walk from Hove Station, which will have you in central Brighton in 4 minutes. Take a walk along the famous seafront and explore the very best of what the city has to offer, right on your doorstep. Moda, Hove Central combines an abundance of landscaped gardens, industry leading amenities and a 24hr concierge. The neighbourhood is pet friendly too!

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Ranked 4th out of 16 in East Sussex

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The Blockhouse, BN1

By Touchstone

Award winner 2025

4.75

(64 reviews)

The Blockhouse is situated in the heart of Brighton, with 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments and 3 bedroom townhouses available to rent. With flexible tenancies, the option of furnished or unfurnished and a variety of homes and layouts available, renting at The Blockhouse gives you the choice and control to live the way you want.

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Ranked 5th out of 16 in East Sussex

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A Happy MODA Resident (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Hove Central, BN3

Oct 2026

This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Life at MODA

A Happy MODA Resident (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Hove Central, BN3

Oct 2026

I’ve really enjoyed living at MODA. The apartments have a lovely, clean and modern design, and the communal spaces are one of my favourite things about the building. I particularly like the library, and some of the resident-organised events have been a great way to get to know people. There’s a really nice sense of community here. The facilities are generally very well looked after. The gym is always immaculate, and the cleaning team do a fantastic job. There are a few things that could be improved, particularly the BBQ area, which hasn’t always been available when I’ve wanted to use it due to technical issues with some of the BBQs. There have been a few maintenance issues here and there, which I think is fairly understandable in a development of this size. That said, management have always been quick to respond whenever I’ve had a question or needed something looked into. The concierge team are honestly one of the best things about living here. Shannon in particular is brilliant, always friendly, approachable and willing to go above and beyond to help. It’s really nice knowing there’s always someone around who genuinely cares and is happy to help when needed. Overall, there are a few things MODA could improve on, but the facilities, the people and the community make it a really lovely place to live.

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One of the things I particularly appreciate about living at MODA is how well positioned it is. I split my working week between home and an office around a 15-minute walk away, so the location suits my lifestyle incredibly well. I also travel to London regularly, and having Hove station just a few minutes away makes that considerably easier. There’s a Waitrose and Aldi within walking distance, along with Hove Park, which is lovely to have nearby when you want a change of scenery. It’s a great balance of convenience and a more relaxed pace of life, without feeling disconnected from everything.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Yep - always been very responsive. Altho the MODA app has had multiple issues in the time I’ve been here which has made it a bit of a pain to report / communicate issues. But other than than, all good.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

The lack of security which means we sometimes have unwanted visitors walking into the shared spaces like balconies just to “check out the place”

Manager response

Dear Happy Moda Resident Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review. We’re delighted to hear that you’re enjoying life at Moda Hove Central and particularly appreciate your kind words about our concierge team, cleaning team and the sense of community within the development. We’ll be sure to share your feedback with Shannon and the wider team. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the BBQ facilities, maintenance and the Moda app. We recognise how important it is for residents to be able to access and report issues easily, and we continue to work on improving the resident experience. We take your comments regarding building security and unwanted visitors seriously, and we understand how important it is for residents to feel safe and secure in their homes and shared spaces. It’s lovely to hear that our location and the surrounding amenities work so well for your lifestyle. Thank you again for your recommendation and for being part of the Moda community!

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Katja Harjanne, General Manager

Oct 2026

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Danni (Tenant)

Unverified

Hove Gardens, BN3

Oct 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Maintenance issue

Danni (Tenant)

Unverified

Hove Gardens, BN3

Oct 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Really central in Hove. Very close to train station and bus stops. Very close to supermarkets and shopping area along with bars and restaurants. 5 minutes walk.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Quick response to maintenance issues. Occasionally send an email via portal and not get response back.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Waiting for reimbursement of bus pass as part of moving offer

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Nina F (Tenant)

Unverified

Leaf Living at Rushlake Meadows, BN20

Oct 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Nice to have a brand new place with many conveniences but there is a one more level the development company could have risen to to make it feel like it was designed for someone to feel more comfortable moving in and actually living here (such as having hanging bars in the closets and shelves, and towel bars and hooks in the bathrooms.

Nina F (Tenant)

Unverified

Leaf Living at Rushlake Meadows, BN20

Oct 2026

It was confusing handling everything via email especially when we could not get a hold of anyone on move in day and we didn't know where the property was or who the agent was. It would have been nice to receive an email the day before explaining specifically where to go and the name and phone number of the person who met us and helped us get set up. It also would have been helpful to have a move-in guide for the specific home with instructions for heating, what to do with the trash in terms of trash bins, etc. Also, it's crazy that only one closet has a bar to use hangers, and that there are no towel racks or hooks in any of the bathrooms, that there's no toilet paper holder in the half bath, no medicine cabinets in the bathrooms or other storage, no closet in the 2nd to largest bedroom, and no shelves or hooks in the closets!

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

It's nice Tesco express is 5 min walk away, and the Polegate train station and shops are 15 min walk away

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

We haven't had any issues so I cannot comment on this

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

A floor plan of the property with dimensions, whether it was carpeted, and directions to the specific location on a map within the development.

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Kenny Smith (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Leaf Living at Rushlake Meadows, BN20

Oct 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Perfect home

Kenny Smith (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Leaf Living at Rushlake Meadows, BN20

Oct 2026

The development presents a modern, well‑considered design that feels both visually appealing and practical for everyday use. Communal areas are generally clean and thoughtfully laid out, with facilities that meet the needs of residents without feeling overcrowded or over‑engineered. Building management has been consistently responsive, handling maintenance requests with good communication and reasonable turnaround times. Property management is organised and proactive, offering clear updates and maintaining a professional approach to resident concerns. Overall, the development delivers a solid living experience with room for continued improvement as the community grows.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Nice area with beautiful views new GP being built with alot of shops near and local train station great location

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

They where great and responded quickly to any enquiries

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Nothing the whole experience was easy and quick very pleased

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Caroline (Tenant)

Unverified

Hove Gardens, BN3

Oct 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Superb Team from maintenance to front of house make a critical difference

Caroline (Tenant)

Unverified

Hove Gardens, BN3

Oct 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

This is an excellent location for convenience to Transport links and Hove Life. The only downside is that the location is in an evolving semi commercial rather than 100% residential Spot so on occasions there is some noise from Lorrie’s and other building work at unusual times of the day. I have had to purchase earplugs to ensure a good night sleep

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

I always get a very proactive response, it’s clear that the team really cares.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

There is no concierge or maintenance support on Sundays. Whilst being dependent on a Mobility Scooter I find having a larger flat helpful the Flat really has not been designed with DIsability in Mind in the layout of power sockets and the location of cupboards so you have to be ingenius with laying things out yourself to make it work.

Manager response

Hello Caroline, Thank you for your 5-Star Review. It's great to hear that you find the property to be solid and attractively laid out - and that you are taking advantage of that amazing near 360 vista! It's simply stunning isn't it! We love our sky terraces also. It's lovely to see the evidence that the Team cares; that means a lot and the team and I appreciate hearing this. In respect of the assigned adaptable apartment, this are classified as adaptable to enable the apartment to flex with individual and personal needs; subject to any request landlord approval and associated costs met by the resident. It's great to hear that you are happy and feel looked after and "Thank you" for making Hove Gardens your "home". Kind regards, Serena

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Oct 2026

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