BN23 5BH is a safe, established residential area on Eugene Way, 0.1km from Crumbles in Crumbles. Administratively it sits within Sovereign ward and the Eastbourne constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £253k, down 20.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN23 5BH are sourced from Output Area E00167651 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EUGENE WAY, BN23 5BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EUGENE WAY, BN23 5BH.
183
40
£ 48,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN23 5BH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 40, BN23 5BH has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 20.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN23 5BH. The average age is 40.5. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 249,975
36 sales · Mean £ 246,206
Terraced
£ 318,500
6 sales · Mean £ 317,416
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN23 5BH has low crime rates — 17 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
The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School
Langney Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.8 km
- Defiant Sports0.8 km
- Next0.8 km
- Sports Direct0.8 km
- TK Maxx0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Seamoors Wine and Music Bar0.7 km
- Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club0.6 km
- The Garden Bar0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- 4 Seasons0.7 km
- ASDA Cafe0.8 km
- ASDA Staff Canteen0.8 km
- Di Lieto's Coffee Lounge0.7 km
- Dolci0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- ASDA0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- The Chippy0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pevensey & Westham2.2 km
- Pevensey Bay2.4 km
- Pevensey2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Eugene Way0.0 km
- Eugene Way0.0 km
- Samoa Way0.3 km
- Samoa Way0.3 km
- Tasmania Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BN235BH · Data under Open Government Licence