BN23 5BB is a safe, established residential area on Pitcairn Avenue, 0.3km from Crumbles in Crumbles. Administratively it sits within Sovereign ward and the Eastbourne constituency.
For serious buyers, BN23 5BB is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 87% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £344k, down 25.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN23 5BB are sourced from Output Area E00106416 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PITCAIRN AVENUE, BN23 5BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PITCAIRN AVENUE, BN23 5BB.
585
45
£ 48,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
BN23 5BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £344k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 25.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN23 5BB. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 332,500
3 sales · Mean £ 322,500
Semi-Detached
£ 330,000
10 sales · Mean £ 326,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN23 5BB has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Catherine's College
Langney Primary Academy
The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Park Holidays Uk0.7 km
- 4 Seasons0.9 km
- ASDA Cafe1.0 km
- ASDA Staff Canteen1.0 km
- Di Lieto's Coffee Lounge0.9 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Boots The Chemist1.0 km
- Defiant Sports1.0 km
- Next1.0 km
- Sports Direct1.0 km
- TK Maxx1.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Seamoors Wine and Music Bar0.9 km
- Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club0.8 km
- The Garden Bar0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- ASDA1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- The Chippy0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pevensey & Westham1.9 km
- Pevensey Bay2.1 km
- Pevensey2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Samoa Way0.1 km
- Samoa Way0.1 km
- Tasmania Way0.2 km
- Tasmania Way0.2 km
- Old Martello Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN235BB · Data under Open Government Licence