Postcode Analysis Eastbourne, South East

PITCAIRN AVENUE, BN23 5BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PITCAIRN AVENUE, BN23 5BB.

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Population

585

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
workEmployment
5/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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2/10
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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.

home £344,166 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Anti-social behaviour15
Violence and sexual offences8
Other crime3
Other theft2
Drugs2

school Local Schools

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St Catherine's College

Good1082 pupils1.1 km
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Langney Primary Academy

Good535 pupils1.4 km
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The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School

Good1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Seamoors Wine and Music Bar0.9 km
  • Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club0.8 km
  • The Garden Bar0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • ASDA1.0 km
fastfood

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