Postcode Analysis Eastbourne, South East

CAROLINE WAY, BN23 5AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAROLINE WAY, BN23 5AY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

229

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN23 5AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BN23 5AY's 60% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 36.5% year-on-year.

home £272,656 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN23 5AY is a safe, established residential area on Caroline Way, 0.3km from Crumbles in Crumbles. Administratively it sits within Sovereign ward and the Eastbourne constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £272k, down 36.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN23 5AY are sourced from Output Area E00167652 (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 5AY. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.0%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 257,750

32 sales · Mean £ 262,423

Terraced

£ 335,000

5 sales · Mean £ 344,155

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

BN23 5AY has low crime rates — 16 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 behaviour16
Other theft5
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order3

school Local Schools

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The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School

Good1.2 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 Chemist0.7 km
  • Defiant Sports0.7 km
  • Next0.7 km
  • Sports Direct0.7 km
  • TK Maxx0.7 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Seamoors Wine and Music Bar0.6 km
  • Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club0.5 km
  • The Garden Bar0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • 4 Seasons0.6 km
  • ASDA Cafe0.7 km
  • ASDA Staff Canteen0.7 km
  • Di Lieto's Coffee Lounge0.6 km
  • Dolci0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • ASDA0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • The Chippy0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pevensey & Westham2.4 km
  • Pevensey Bay2.6 km
  • Pevensey2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Eugene Way0.2 km
  • Eugene Way0.2 km
  • Macquarie Quay0.3 km