BN23 5BU is a safe, established residential area on Macauley Drive, 0.4km from Crumbles in Crumbles. Administratively it sits within Sovereign ward and the Eastbourne constituency.
For serious buyers, BN23 5BU is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £544k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN23 5BU are sourced from Output Area E00106416 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MACAULEY DRIVE, BN23 5BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MACAULEY DRIVE, BN23 5BU.
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BN23 5BU combines high owner-occupation (87%), strong property values (£544k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN23 5BU. 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
Detached
£ 410,000
33 sales · Mean £ 447,696
Semi-Detached
£ 320,000
5 sales · Mean £ 342,800
Flat
£ 302,000
1 sales · Mean £ 302,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN23 5BU has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
11 nearby- Park Holidays Uk0.8 km
- 4 Seasons1.0 km
- ASDA Cafe1.0 km
- ASDA Staff Canteen1.0 km
- Di Lieto's Coffee Lounge1.0 km
- + 6 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 Bar1.0 km
- Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club0.8 km
- The Garden Bar1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- ASDA1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- The Chippy1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pevensey & Westham1.7 km
- Pevensey Bay2.0 km
- Pevensey2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Old Martello Road0.1 km
- Old Martello Road0.1 km
- Tasmania Way0.2 km
- Samoa Way0.2 km
- Tasmania Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN235BU · Data under Open Government Licence