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.
BN23 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BN23 postcode area.
29,185
46
£ 37,850 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Tollgate Community Junior School
West Rise Community Infant School
West Rise Junior School
Elm Grove Primary School
Fairlight Primary School
St Martin's CofE Primary School
St Catherine's College
Shinewater Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Hungry Horse
- Langney Sports Club Bar
- Martello Inn
- Seamoors Wine and Music Bar
- Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club
- + 1 more
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
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Argos
- Boots The Chemist
- Boots The Chemist
- Card Factory
- Defiant Sports
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Calamar Fish Bar
- Carter's Family Fish & Chips
- Domino's Pizza
- Eastbourne Borough Football Club Kitchen
- Lara Grill
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- ASDA
- Iceland
- Lidl
- Morrisons
- Tesco
- + 2 more
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Area Profile: BN23 · Data under Open Government Licence