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BN23

EASTBOURNE

East Sussex, South East, England

BN23 encompasses EASTBOURNE and its surrounding areas in East Sussex, South East.

Avg price £276,308
1yr change ▲ 6.1%
Crime 10% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£276,308

▲ 6.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

4% below national avg

Crime Rate

89.2/1,000

▼ 4.0% vs previous year

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

10% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

8 schools

Broadband Speed

82 Mbps

Property Prices in BN23

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BN23 is £276,308, which is 34% below the East Sussex average of £415,514.

Property values in BN23 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in BN23 have risen 6.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £376,167 33
Semi-detached £285,750 38
Terraced £280,582 49
Flat £190,796 0
All types £276,308 185

5-Year Price History

£275K £280K £284K £288K £292K 2025 2026

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Crime & Safety in BN23

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 89.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BN23 has a crime rate 10% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
24.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
5.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
8.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
19.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
14.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in BN23

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BN23 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
West Rise Primary School Primary Not yet inspected 0 mi
St Catherine's College Secondary Not yet inspected 0 mi
Shinewater Primary School Primary Not yet inspected 0 mi
Hazel Court School Secondary Not yet inspected 0 mi
Langney Primary Academy Primary Not yet inspected 0 mi

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

39,945

Population

40

Median Age

65%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
65.0%
Private rent
22.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BN23 are 82.0 Mbps, with 82% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 38% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

82.0 Mbps

Avg Download

20.5 Mbps

Avg Upload

82%

Superfast Coverage

45%

Ultrafast Coverage

38%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BN23 is collected by Brighton Council. The Band D rate is £2,134/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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BN23 — EASTBOURNE

Area Summary

BN23 (EASTBOURNE) offers property prices near the national average (£276,308), 8 nearby schools, and good broadband connectivity (82 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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