Hamilton Quay, Eastbourne, BN23 5PX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN23 5PX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.1%	50.7%	1.6%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	50.9%	49.3%	-1.6%	49.0%	0.3%

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	28.2%	24.2%	-4.0%	37.9%	-13.7%
Married: Opposite sex	48.3%	50.3%	2.0%	44.2%	6.1%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.1%	1.2%
Separated	4.7%	3.4%	-1.3%	2.2%	1.2%
Divorced	12.8%	10.7%	-2.1%	9.1%	1.6%
Widowed	6%	10.1%	4.1%	6.1%	4.0%

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	43.4%	32%	-11.4%	48.4%	-16.4%
Good health	41%	44%	3.0%	33.6%	10.4%
Fair health	13.9%	16.7%	2.8%	12.7%	4.0%
Bad health	0.6%	6.7%	6.1%	4.0%	2.7%
Very bad health	1.2%	0.7%	-0.5%	1.2%	-0.5%

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	18.8%	19.5%	0.7%	18.2%	1.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.8%	12.1%	-0.7%	9.6%	2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.4%	16.1%	2.7%	13.4%	2.7%
Apprenticeship	4.7%	6%	1.3%	5.3%	0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.4%	9.4%	-2.0%	16.9%	-7.5%
Degree or Similar	35.6%	33.6%	-2.0%	33.8%	-0.2%
Other	3.4%	3.4%	0.0%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.1%	-0.4%
Pakistani	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
Other Asian	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%
Black African	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.5%	-2.5%
Other Black	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	3.5%	0%	-3.5%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	93.6%	97.4%	3.8%	81.4%	16.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85%	92.1%	7.1%	83.2%	8.9%
European Union	4.6%	4.6%	0.0%	6.1%	-1.5%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	1.3%	0.7%	0.8%	0.5%
Africa	5.8%	0%	-5.8%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	0.7%	-0.5%	5.6%	-4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.9%	0.7%	-2.2%	1.3%	-0.6%
Oceania	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	84.4%	92.1%	7.7%	83.2%	8.9%
10+ Years	0%	3.9%	3.9%	9.8%	-5.9%
5-10 Years	3.5%	2%	-1.5%	2.9%	-0.9%
2-5 Years	3.5%	1.3%	-2.2%	2.2%	-0.9%
Less than 2 years	8.7%	0.7%	-8.0%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.4%	76.7%	14.7%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Lithuania	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
Other Europe	1.3%	0.2%	1.1%
South-East Asia	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
No passport held	3.3%	13.5%	-10.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.1%	37.2%	-8.1%
Christian	56.3%	46.2%	10.1%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Hindu	0.7%	1.7%	-1.0%
Muslim	1.3%	6.5%	-5.2%
Other religion	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Not answered	10.6%	6.0%	4.6%

Safety

Is Hamilton Quay Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hamilton Quay was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Sovereign average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

🔎 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 5PX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Hamilton Quay are based on 174 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 Hamilton Quay, Eastbourne, BN23 5PX

Estimated Average Property Prices for BN23 5PX

Average Price
£703,870

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£928,266

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£676,505

Other
£8,781

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hamilton Quay

Average Price
£690,512

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£931,988

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£640,192

Other
£203,386

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hamilton QuayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
51 Hamilton Quay, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£525,000	2025-04-17	£504,623
53 Hamilton Quay, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£1,265,000	2024-07-16	£1,136,745
17 Hamilton Quay, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£560,000	2024-06-13	£508,103
37 Hamilton Quay, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£570,000	2024-04-08	£523,952
29 Hamilton Quay, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£925,000	2023-12-06	£872,398

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BN23 5PX

Employment

BN23 5PX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 5PX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 51% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	76
Full-Time Employee	32
Part-Time Employee	11
Self-Employed	10
Unemployed	5
Looking after home or family	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Financial and insurance activities	8
Education	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Construction	6
Human health and social work activities	5
Real estate activities	5
Manufacturing	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Information and communication	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Transport and storage	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Other	1

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	3out of 4	717 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Langney Primary Academy Chailey Close , BN23 7EA	3out of 4	1,050 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tollgate Community Junior School Winston Crescent , Seaside BN23 6NL	3out of 4	1,501 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
West Rise Junior School Chaffinch Road , Langney BN23 7SL	3out of 4	1,939 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
West Rise Community Infant School Chaffinch Road , Langney BN23 7SL	3out of 4	1,991 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Catherine's College Priory Road , BN23 7BL	3out of 4	891 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Turing School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ	- not rated	3,206 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ	3out of 4	4,509 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ratton School Park Avenue , BN21 2XR	3out of 4	5,146 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
East Sussex College Group Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF	- not rated	4,212 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE	3out of 4	5,316 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gildredge House Compton Place Road , BN20 8AB	3out of 4	5,322 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hazel Court School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ	3out of 4	3,369 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Anderida Learning Centre Neville Mews , BN22 8HR	- not rated	3,500 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
College Central 124 Brodrick Road , BN22 9RB	3out of 4	3,975 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Lindfield School Lindfield Road , Hampden Park BN22 0BQ	4out of 4	4,609 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eastbourne College Headmaster's House , Old Wish Road BN21 4JX	- not rated	5,241 yd	Other independent school	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	143 yd
4 Seasons	4 The Waterfront, Eastbourne	143 yd
Di Lieto's Coffee Lounge	9 The Waterfront, Eastbourne	143 yd
Dolci	5 The Waterfront, Eastbourne	143 yd
Thai Marina	13 The Waterfront, Eastbourne	143 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Seamoors Wine and Music Bar	8 The Waterfront, Eastbourne	143 yd
The Garden Bar	14 The Waterfront, Eastbourne	143 yd
Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club	3 Harbour Quay, Eastbourne	269 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Chippy	5 The Waterfront, Eastbourne		143 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
ASDA	The Crumbles, Eastbourne		344 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fitness First Health Club (Eastbourne) (Closed) Pevensey Bay Road	health and fitness suite	380 yd
The Gym (Eastbourne) Unit 4C Unit 4C Sovereign Harbour Retail Park	health and fitness suite	433 yd
Christ The King Parish Hall PRINCES ROAD		1,006 yd
St Catherine'S College PRIORY ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,049 yd
Langney Recreation Ground Saxby Close	grass pitches	1,059 yd
St Richards Church Hall ETCHINGHAM ROAD		1,094 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	68 Mbit/s
Average download speed	61.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.74 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.74 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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