I grew up in Portslade too and couldn't wait to get out. Having to move back here seven years ago was a bit annoying, I just thought of it as chavvy and grim. We chose it because it was (just) in the City of Brighton and Hove, had mainline links to London all day and at weekends (I work in...
You'll get a reasonable sized 2 or 3 bed with a garden in Portslade for your budget. It's very much on the up. The BN41 postcode used to put people off - indeed I've done Portslade jokes on here - but now it's well worth considering if you're planning on kids later on. You will get a school...