MACQUARIE QUAY, BN23 5AU House Prices & Local Information

BN23 5AU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Macquarie Quay, 0.7km from Crumbles in Crumbles. Administratively it sits within Sovereign ward and the Eastbourne constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £268k, down 2.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN23 5AU are sourced from Output Area E00167658 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.