BN23 5PB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hobart Quay, 0.3km from Crumbles in Eastbourne. Administratively it sits within Sovereign ward and the Eastbourne constituency.
For serious buyers, BN23 5PB is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 74% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £404k, down 21.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN23 5PB are sourced from Output Area E00167646 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOBART QUAY, BN23 5PB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOBART QUAY, BN23 5PB.
219
53
£ 48,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN23 5PB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BN23 5PB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £404k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 21.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN23 5PB. The average age is 53.4. 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
Detached
£ 347,500
3 sales · Mean £ 386,666
Terraced
£ 412,500
6 sales · Mean £ 408,416
Semi-Detached
£ 350,000
5 sales · Mean £ 346,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN23 5PB has low crime rates — 23 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.
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 Uk0.9 km
- 4 Seasons0.8 km
- ASDA Cafe0.8 km
- ASDA Staff Canteen0.8 km
- Di Lieto's Coffee Lounge0.8 km
- + 7 more
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 Bar0.8 km
- Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club0.6 km
- The Garden Bar0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- ASDA0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- The Chippy0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pevensey & Westham1.9 km
- Pevensey Bay2.2 km
- Pevensey2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Tasmania Way0.1 km
- Samoa Way0.1 km
- Tasmania Way0.1 km
- Samoa Way0.1 km
- Medical Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN235PB · Data under Open Government Licence