Postcode Analysis Eastbourne, South East

MACQUARIE QUAY, BN23 5AW House Prices & Local Information

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

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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
workEmployment
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 5AW 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 down 28.4% year-on-year.

home £241,500 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN23 5AW is a safe, established residential area on Macquarie Quay, 0.7km from Crumbles in Crumbles. Administratively it sits within Sovereign ward and the Eastbourne constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 £241k, down 28.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN23 5AW 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 5AW. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 239,500

44 sales · Mean £ 253,734

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

BN23 5AW 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 offences19
Anti-social behaviour18
Other theft8
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs4

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 pupils1.4 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 & Westham2.7 km
  • Pevensey Bay3.0 km
  • Pevensey3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Macquarie Quay0.2 km