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BN23

EASTBOURNE

East Sussex, South East, England

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

Avg price £403,449
1yr change ▼ 44.0%
Crime 39% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£403,449

▼ 44.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

41% above national avg

Crime Rate

49.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

39% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

8 schools

Broadband Speed

355 Mbps

Property Prices in BN23

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BN23 is £403,449, which is 11% below the East Sussex average of £455,819.

Properties in BN23 cost 40.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BN23 have fallen 44.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £395,197 253
Semi-detached £300,923 300
Terraced £307,786 421
Flat £234,884 401
All types £403,449 1407

5-Year Price History

£291K £349K £406K £463K £521K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in BN23

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

With 49.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BN23 has a crime rate well 39% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
15.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
8.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
9.9 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 1 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

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

1

Outstanding

2

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

166,908

Population

67

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
32.0%
Private rent
11.0%
Social rent
8.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BN23 are 355.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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355.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

87%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BN23 is collected by Wealden. The Band D rate is £2,363/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 above-average property prices (£403,449, 41% above national average), low crime (39% below national average), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (355 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about BN23 EASTBOURNE

What is the average house price in BN23 EASTBOURNE?
The average house price in BN23 (EASTBOURNE) is £403,449, based on 1407 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 41% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 44.0% over the past year.
Is BN23 EASTBOURNE a safe area to live?
Crime in BN23 is significantly below the national average (49.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (15.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (8.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of BN23 EASTBOURNE?
The population of BN23 (EASTBOURNE) is approximately 166,908 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 11% are privately rented, and 8% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in BN23?
The average broadband download speed in BN23 is 355 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 87%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in BN23 EASTBOURNE?
There are 8 schools in or near BN23. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 2 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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