Steve Brown was born on 2 June 1981 in Kent, England. He grew up in a close-knit family and was active in sports from a young age.

In 2005, he sustained a spinal cord injury in an accident, which led him to take up wheelchair rugby during rehabilitation. He quickly excelled, joining the Great Britain team in 2006 and later becoming captain, representing his country at the 2012 London Paralympics.

After retiring from professional sport, Brown transitioned into media and public speaking. He began working with the BBC, covering events such as the Invictus Games and later becoming a presenter on Countryfile.

He joined Escape to the Country in 2021 on BBC One, helping house-hunters find homes in rural areas across the UK.

Brown lives in the UK with his partner and daughter, balancing television work with motivational speaking and advocacy for disability awareness.