Area Analysis Eastbourne, South East

BN23 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BN23 postcode area.

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Population

29,185

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 37,850 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
family_restroomFamily
3/10
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6/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BN23's 64% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £312k. Property prices are trending down 2.0% year-on-year.

home £312,062 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN23 is a postcode district in Eastbourne, South East, covering 683 active and 168 retired postcodes.

The largest share of BN23 (12%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities (10%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes BN23 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in BN23 are around £312k, down 2.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BN23 at 272 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 46 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BN23 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.1%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2522
Shoplifting1551
Anti-social behaviour1115
Criminal damage and arson642
Public order598

school Local Schools

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Tollgate Community Junior School

Good389 pupils
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West Rise Community Infant School

Good269 pupils
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West Rise Junior School

Good361 pupils
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Elm Grove Primary School

Good402 pupils
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Fairlight Primary School

Good346 pupils
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St Martin's CofE Primary School

Good210 pupils
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St Catherine's College

Good1082 pupils
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Shinewater Primary School

Good384 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Hungry Horse
  • Langney Sports Club Bar
  • Martello Inn
  • Seamoors Wine and Music Bar
  • Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Marina Turkish Restaurant and Lounge
  • St Barnabus United Church and Christian Church
  • Streat Greek
  • Thai Marina
  • The Cafe Tesco
  • + 29 more
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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Argos
  • Boots The Chemist
  • Boots The Chemist
  • Card Factory
  • Defiant Sports
  • + 21 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Calamar Fish Bar
  • Carter's Family Fish & Chips
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Eastbourne Borough Football Club Kitchen
  • Lara Grill
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • ASDA
  • Iceland
  • Lidl
  • Morrisons
  • Tesco
  • + 2 more