Living in BN23, Eastbourne
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BN23 in Eastbourne. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Eastbourne: £251,811, down 3.7% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around BN23
75 recorded home sales on the streets around central BN23 in the last 2 years, with a median of £250,000 and a range from £105,000 to £418,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 HEREFORD COURT LANGNEY RISE, BN23 7DE | flat-maisonette | £130,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 33 PEMBURY ROAD, BN23 7HS | terraced | £267,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| FLAT 7 CRANBROOK, 10 PEMBURY ROAD, BN23 7FD | flat-maisonette | £112,500 | 2026-05-06 |
| FLAT 3 MAYO COURT, 6 - 8 PEMBURY ROAD, BN23 7HH | flat-maisonette | £105,000 | 2026-05-05 |
| 76 ASHGATE ROAD, BN23 7ES | terraced | £210,000 | 2026-04-17 |
| FLAT 14 ANTRIM COURT, 16 PEMBURY ROAD, BN23 7LU | flat-maisonette | £115,000 | 2026-03-30 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
22 schools within 3 miles , of which 82% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's College | Secondary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Shinewater Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Heron Park Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Roselands Infants' School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Stafford Junior School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Parkland Junior School | Primary | Good | 1.9 mi |
16 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Eastbourne College.
All 1 fee-paying schools near BN23, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Caring, leisure and other service | 16.7% |
| Elementary occupations | 13.3% |
| Skilled trades | 11.9% |
| Professional occupations | 11.0% |
| Sales and customer service | 10.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
178 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BN23 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Eastbourne's figures.
Common questions about BN23
What is the average house price in BN23?
The average sold price in Eastbourne is £251,811 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in BN23?
Prices in Eastbourne are down 3.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in BN23?
The median of 75 recorded sales around central BN23 in the last 2 years is £250,000, ranging from £105,000 to £418,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BN23?
22 schools sit within 3 miles of central BN23, and 82% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BN23?
178 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BN23 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is BN23 at risk of flooding?
Central BN23 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is BN23 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 82% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £250,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 178 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BN23 safe?
178 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BN23 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? BN23 or BN22, BN23 or BN24, BN23 or BN21.
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