Long Beach View is in Eastbourne and in Eastbourne district. BN23 5NB is located in the Sovereign electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastbourne. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Long Beach View, Eastbourne, BN23 5NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN23 5NE, BN23 5QA, BN23 5NA, BN23 5BL, BN23 5PN, BN23 5PP, BN23 5NF, BN23 5AN, BN23 5PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN23 5NB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.5% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.5% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 23.6% | 25.6% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 47.3% | -6.5% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 15.3% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 4% | 7.9% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 42.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 38% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 12.2% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
In the area around BN23 5NB this area, 9.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 9.8% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 10.2% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 17.1% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.8% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 17.6% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 35.1% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.4% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.1% | 93.2% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 86.9% 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 | 91.8% | 86.9% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 4.5% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 87.7% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.6% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.5% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 59.7% | 46.2% | 13.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Beach View was 26.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.6% lower than the Sovereign average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Long Beach View has the 6th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Sovereign and the 51st lowest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Long Beach View, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-12-18 | £179,350 |
| 83B Long Beach View, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-11-10 | £181,914 |
| 85 Long Beach View, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-10-26 | £400,354 |
| 55 Long Beach View, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-10-21 | £235,315 |
| 129 Long Beach View, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-06-30 | £191,760 |
BN23 5NB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BN23 5NB 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 5NB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langney Primary Academy Chailey Close , BN23 7EA | 3out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haven Voluntary Aided CofE/Methodist Primary School Atlantic Drive , Sovereign Harbour South BN23 5SW | 3out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tollgate Community Junior School Winston Crescent , Seaside BN23 6NL | 3out of 4 | 2,156 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Rise Junior School Chaffinch Road , Langney BN23 7SL | 3out of 4 | 2,193 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School High Street , Westham BN24 5LP | 3out of 4 | 2,246 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's College Priory Road , BN23 7BL | 3out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Turing School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | - not rated | 3,358 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | 3out of 4 | 4,856 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Sussex College Group Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF | - not rated | 4,750 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Court School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 3,413 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Anderida Learning Centre Neville Mews , BN22 8HR | - not rated | 4,202 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| College Central 124 Brodrick Road , BN22 9RB | 3out of 4 | 4,297 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lindfield School Lindfield Road , Hampden Park BN22 0BQ | 4out of 4 | 4,962 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simply Italian | The Waterfront, Eastbourne | 762 yd | |
| 4 Seasons | 4 The Waterfront, Eastbourne | 762 yd | |
| Di Lieto's Coffee Lounge | 9 The Waterfront, Eastbourne | 762 yd | |
| Dolci | 5 The Waterfront, Eastbourne | 762 yd | |
| Thai Marina | 13 The Waterfront, Eastbourne | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pevensey Bay Sailing Club | Pevensey Bay Sailing Club Old Martello Road | 505 yd | |
| Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club | 3 Harbour Quay, Eastbourne | 638 yd | |
| Seamoors Wine and Music Bar | 8 The Waterfront, Eastbourne | 762 yd | |
| The Garden Bar | 14 The Waterfront, Eastbourne | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chippy | 5 The Waterfront, Eastbourne | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | The Crumbles, Eastbourne | 828 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (Eastbourne) (Closed) Pevensey Bay Road | health and fitness suite | 908 yd |
| The Gym (Eastbourne) Unit 4C Unit 4C Sovereign Harbour Retail Park | health and fitness suite | 920 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 44.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.57 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.57 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.