BN23 5AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Palmyra Place, 0.5km from Crumbles in Crumbles. Administratively it sits within Sovereign ward and the Eastbourne constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN23, BN23 5AD offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £389k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BN23 5AD are sourced from Output Area E00167655 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PALMYRA PLACE, BN23 5AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PALMYRA PLACE, BN23 5AD.
229
46
£ 48,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN23 5AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BN23 5AD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £389k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN23 5AD. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 389,000
1 sales · Mean £ 389,000
Detached
£ 349,000
1 sales · Mean £ 349,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN23 5AD has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School
St Catherine's College
Langney Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.5 km
- Defiant Sports0.5 km
- Next0.5 km
- Sports Direct0.5 km
- TK Maxx0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Seamoors Wine and Music Bar0.4 km
- Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club0.4 km
- The Garden Bar0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- 4 Seasons0.4 km
- ASDA Cafe0.5 km
- ASDA Staff Canteen0.5 km
- Di Lieto's Coffee Lounge0.4 km
- Dolci0.4 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- ASDA0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- The Chippy0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pevensey & Westham2.5 km
- Pevensey Bay2.8 km
- Pevensey3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Macquarie Quay0.1 km
- Eugene Way0.4 km
- Eugene Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BN235AD · Data under Open Government Licence