Macquarie Quay, Eastbourne, BN23 5AU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN23 5AU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.1%	48.3%	1.2%	51.0%	-2.7%
Male	52.9%	51.7%	-1.2%	49.0%	2.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	38.1%	28%	-10.1%	37.9%	-9.9%
Married: Opposite sex	48.2%	49%	0.8%	44.2%	4.8%
Married: Same sex	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.1%	1.2%
Separated	2.9%	1.9%	-1.0%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	7.2%	13.4%	6.2%	9.1%	4.3%
Widowed	2.2%	6.4%	4.2%	6.1%	0.3%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	58.8%	41%	-17.8%	48.4%	-7.4%
Good health	34.1%	34.1%	0.0%	33.6%	0.5%
Fair health	4.7%	16.8%	12.1%	12.7%	4.1%
Bad health	2.4%	7.5%	5.1%	4.0%	3.5%
Very bad health	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	5.8%	12.7%	6.9%	18.2%	-5.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.8%	10.8%	-5.0%	9.6%	1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.9%	11.5%	-9.4%	13.4%	-1.9%
Apprenticeship	6.5%	8.3%	1.8%	5.3%	3.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.8%	20.4%	4.6%	16.9%	3.5%
Degree or Similar	30.9%	32.5%	1.6%	33.8%	-1.3%
Other	4.3%	3.8%	-0.5%	2.8%	1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.2%	1.1%	-0.1%	0.7%	0.4%
Indian	0.6%	1.7%	1.1%	3.1%	-1.4%
Pakistani	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.7%	-1.0%
Other Asian	1.2%	1.1%	-0.1%	1.6%	-0.5%
Black African	1.8%	1.1%	-0.7%	2.5%	-1.4%
Other Black	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	2.9%	0.6%	-2.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.4%	0.7%
Mixed Other	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.8%	0.9%
White	89.4%	87.5%	-1.9%	81.4%	6.1%
Other	2.9%	1.7%	-1.2%	1.6%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.2%	81.6%	-6.6%	83.2%	-1.6%
European Union	4.7%	8%	3.3%	6.1%	1.9%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	1.2%	1.7%	0.5%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	4.7%	5.7%	1.0%	5.6%	0.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	2.3%	2.3%	1.3%	1.0%
Oceania	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	87.6%	81.1%	-6.5%	83.2%	-2.1%
10+ Years	0.6%	14.3%	13.7%	9.8%	4.5%
5-10 Years	3.5%	2.9%	-0.6%	2.9%	0.0%
2-5 Years	2.4%	1.7%	-0.7%	2.2%	-0.5%
Less than 2 years	5.9%	0%	-5.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85%	76.7%	8.3%
Ireland	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
France	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Lithuania	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Romania	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%
Other EU countries	1.2%	1.5%	-0.3%
Southern Asia	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
No passport held	7.5%	13.5%	-6.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.3%	37.2%	-9.9%
Christian	61.4%	46.2%	15.2%
Hindu	1.1%	1.7%	-0.6%
Jewish	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Muslim	1.7%	6.5%	-4.8%
Sikh	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	5.1%	6.0%	-0.9%

Safety

Is Macquarie Quay Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Macquarie Quay was 86.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.9% higher than the Sovereign average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Macquarie Quay has the 5th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Sovereign and the 120th highest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£48,700

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in BN23 5AU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Macquarie Quay are based on 388 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Eastbourne.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Macquarie Quay, Eastbourne, BN23 5AU

Estimated Average Property Prices for BN23 5AU

Average Price
£328,644

Semi-Detached
£427,210

Terraced
£383,943

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£316,476

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Macquarie Quay

Average Price
£330,151

Semi-Detached
£377,503

Terraced
£401,089

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£308,036

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Macquarie QuayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
104 Macquarie Quay, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£195,000	2025-12-12	£192,692
106 Macquarie Quay, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£208,000	2025-08-29	£201,485
120 Macquarie Quay, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£220,000	2025-07-18	£212,125
86 Macquarie Quay, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£245,000	2025-03-25	£231,944
8 Macquarie Quay, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£370,000	2025-02-07	£364,650

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BN23 5AU

Employment

BN23 5AU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in BN23 5AU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	62
Full-Time Employee	51
Part-Time Employee	19
Self-Employed	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Looking after home or family	4
Other	3
Student (economically inactive)	2
Unemployed	0
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Human health and social work activities	9
Education	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Other	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Construction	6
Information and communication	4
Real estate activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Manufacturing	3
Transport and storage	3
Financial and insurance activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Haven Voluntary Aided CofE/Methodist Primary School Atlantic Drive , Sovereign Harbour South BN23 5SW	- not rated	892 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School Atlantic Drive , Sovereign Harbour South BN23 5SW	3out of 4	892 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Langney Primary School Chailey Close , BN23 7EA	- not rated	1,373 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Langney Primary Academy Chailey Close , BN23 7EA	3out of 4	1,373 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tollgate Community Junior School Winston Crescent , Seaside BN23 6NL	- not rated	1,722 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Bishop Bell Church of England Mathematics and Computing Specialist School Priory Road , BN23 7BL	- not rated	1,210 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Catherine's College Priory Road , BN23 7BL	3out of 4	1,210 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Turing School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ	2out of 4	3,529 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Causeway School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ	- not rated	3,529 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Eastbourne Technology College Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ	- not rated	4,775 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sussex Downs College Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF	- not rated	4,477 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eastbourne College of Arts and Technology Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF	- not rated	4,477 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
East Sussex College Group Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF	- not rated	4,477 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Park College Eastbourne King's Drive , BN21 2UN	- not rated	4,794 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Anderida Learning Centre Neville Mews , BN22 8HR	- not rated	3,634 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hazel Court School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ	- not rated	3,685 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hazel Court School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ	4out of 4	3,685 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Anderida Therapeutic Learning Centre 145 Ashford Road , BN21 3UA	- not rated	4,059 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Summerdown School 3 Broadwater Way , BN22 9PZ	- not rated	4,189 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Simply Italian	The Waterfront, Eastbourne	323 yd
4 Seasons	4 The Waterfront, Eastbourne	323 yd
Di Lieto's Coffee Lounge	9 The Waterfront, Eastbourne	323 yd
Dolci	5 The Waterfront, Eastbourne	323 yd
Thai Marina	13 The Waterfront, Eastbourne	323 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Seamoors Wine and Music Bar	8 The Waterfront, Eastbourne	323 yd
The Garden Bar	14 The Waterfront, Eastbourne	323 yd
Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club	3 Harbour Quay, Eastbourne	424 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Chippy	5 The Waterfront, Eastbourne		323 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
ASDA	The Crumbles, Eastbourne		523 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fitness First Health Club (Eastbourne) (Closed) Pevensey Bay Road	health and fitness suite	559 yd
The Gym (Eastbourne) Unit 4C Unit 4C Sovereign Harbour Retail Park	health and fitness suite	613 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	41.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	63.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	63.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.