Postcode Analysis Eastbourne, South East

MACQUARIE QUAY, BN23 5AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MACQUARIE QUAY, BN23 5AT.

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Population

187

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /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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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

BN23 5AT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 47% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 4.4% year-on-year.

home £310,454 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN23 5AT is a safe, established residential area on Macquarie Quay, 0.6km from Crumbles in Crumbles. Administratively it sits within Sovereign ward and the Eastbourne constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BN23 5AT offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k, up 4.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN23 5AT are sourced from Output Area E00167657 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN23 5AT. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 242,500

10 sales · Mean £ 240,950

Terraced

£ 314,000

10 sales · Mean £ 321,300

Semi-Detached

£ 340,000

1 sales · Mean £ 340,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BN23 5AT has low crime rates — 24 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.

Violence and sexual offences21
Anti-social behaviour20
Other theft10
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order4

school Local Schools

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The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School

Good0.9 km
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St Catherine's College

Good1082 pupils1.2 km
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Langney Primary Academy

Good535 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist0.6 km
  • Defiant Sports0.6 km
  • Next0.6 km
  • Sports Direct0.6 km
  • TK Maxx0.6 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Seamoors Wine and Music Bar0.4 km
  • Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club0.5 km
  • The Garden Bar0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • 4 Seasons0.4 km
  • ASDA Cafe0.6 km
  • ASDA Staff Canteen0.6 km
  • Di Lieto's Coffee Lounge0.4 km
  • Dolci0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • ASDA0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • The Chippy0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pevensey & Westham2.6 km
  • Pevensey Bay2.9 km
  • Pevensey3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Macquarie Quay0.1 km
  • Eugene Way0.5 km