Chatham Green, Eastbourne, BN23 5PY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN23 5PY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.5%	51.3%	2.8%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	51.5%	48.7%	-2.8%	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	28.6%	26.6%	-2.0%	37.9%	-11.3%
Married: Opposite sex	47.3%	45.5%	-1.8%	44.2%	1.3%
Married: Same sex	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.7%	2.1%	-0.6%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	16.5%	18.2%	1.7%	9.1%	9.1%
Widowed	3.3%	7.7%	4.4%	6.1%	1.6%

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	44.4%	45.5%	1.1%	48.4%	-2.9%
Good health	37.8%	36.4%	-1.4%	33.6%	2.8%
Fair health	15.3%	11%	-4.3%	12.7%	-1.7%
Bad health	2%	3.9%	1.9%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	0.5%	3.2%	2.7%	1.2%	2.0%

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	15.4%	12.6%	-2.8%	18.2%	-5.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.5%	10.5%	-1.0%	9.6%	0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.7%	7%	-11.7%	13.4%	-6.4%
Apprenticeship	6%	2.8%	-3.2%	5.3%	-2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.4%	21%	10.6%	16.9%	4.1%
Degree or Similar	33.5%	41.3%	7.8%	33.8%	7.5%
Other	4.4%	4.9%	0.5%	2.8%	2.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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)
Chinese	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	1.5%	0.6%	-0.9%	3.1%	-2.5%
Other Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black African	0%	1.9%	1.9%	2.5%	-0.6%
Other Black	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0.6%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	94.4%	92.9%	-1.5%	81.4%	11.5%
Arab	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Other	1%	2.6%	1.6%	1.6%	1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.8% 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	88.8%	81.8%	-7.0%	83.2%	-1.4%
European Union	6.6%	4.5%	-2.1%	6.1%	-1.6%
Rest of Europe	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1%	4.5%	3.5%	2.7%	1.8%
Middle East and Asia	2.6%	3.2%	0.6%	5.6%	-2.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	4.5%	4.5%	1.3%	3.2%
Oceania	0.5%	1.3%	0.8%	0.3%	1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.3%	81.8%	-6.5%	83.2%	-1.4%
10+ Years	2%	12.3%	10.3%	9.8%	2.5%
5-10 Years	0.5%	1.9%	1.4%	2.9%	-1.0%
2-5 Years	2.6%	3.9%	1.3%	2.2%	1.7%
Less than 2 years	6.6%	0%	-6.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.4%	76.7%	9.7%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Germany	1.3%	0.2%	1.1%
Portugal	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Romania	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Middle East	1.3%	0.1%	1.2%
North America and the Caribbean	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
Oceania	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
No passport held	5.2%	13.5%	-8.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.1%	37.2%	-2.1%
Christian	55.8%	46.2%	9.6%
Jewish	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Sikh	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Other religion	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
Not answered	5.2%	6.0%	-0.8%

Safety

Is Chatham Green Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chatham Green was 15.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.8% lower than the Sovereign average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Chatham Green has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Sovereign and the 27th lowest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.7%.

🔎 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 5PY, 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 Chatham Green are based on 104 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 Chatham Green, Eastbourne, BN23 5PY

Estimated Average Property Prices for BN23 5PY

Average Price
£339,451

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£339,451

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Chatham Green

Average Price
£376,063

Semi-Detached
£427,300

Terraced
£427,253

Detached
£461,446

Flats/Maisonettes
£320,093

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Chatham GreenStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 8 Chatham Court, 28 Chatham Green, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£300,000	2025-06-25	£295,785
Flat 20 Chatham Court, 28 Chatham Green, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£345,000	2025-03-07	£330,854
Flat 4 Chatham Court, 28 Chatham Green, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£315,000	2023-06-09	£277,728
Flat 7 Chatham Court, 28 Chatham Green, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£325,000	2022-09-16	£273,377
Flat 9 Chatham Court, 28 Chatham Green, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£300,000	2021-10-22	£282,235

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BN23 5PY

Employment

BN23 5PY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 5PY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	66
Full-Time Employee	39
Part-Time Employee	14
Self-Employed	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Student (economically inactive)	3
Unemployed	2
Other	0
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Human health and social work activities	13
Education	10
Transport and storage	10
Other	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Manufacturing	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Information and communication	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Construction	3
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Langney Primary Academy Chailey Close , BN23 7EA	3out of 4	1,643 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	1,703 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School High Street , Westham BN24 5LP	3out of 4	2,220 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tollgate Community Junior School Winston Crescent , Seaside BN23 6NL	3out of 4	2,459 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
West Rise Junior School Chaffinch Road , Langney BN23 7SL	3out of 4	2,489 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	1,439 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Turing School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ	- not rated	3,626 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ	3out of 4	5,155 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	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	5,066 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	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	3,653 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Anderida Learning Centre Neville Mews , BN22 8HR	- not rated	4,486 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
College Central 124 Brodrick Road , BN22 9RB	3out of 4	4,594 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Lindfield School Lindfield Road , Hampden Park BN22 0BQ	4out of 4	5,262 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Park Holidays Uk	Martello Beach Caravan Park Eastbourne Road	805 yd
Simply Italian	The Waterfront, Eastbourne	1,054 yd
4 Seasons	4 The Waterfront, Eastbourne	1,054 yd
Di Lieto's Coffee Lounge	9 The Waterfront, Eastbourne	1,054 yd
Dolci	5 The Waterfront, Eastbourne	1,054 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pevensey Bay Sailing Club	Pevensey Bay Sailing Club Old Martello Road	211 yd
Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club	3 Harbour Quay, Eastbourne	946 yd
Seamoors Wine and Music Bar	8 The Waterfront, Eastbourne	1,054 yd
The Garden Bar	14 The Waterfront, Eastbourne	1,054 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Chippy	5 The Waterfront, Eastbourne		1,054 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near BN23 5PY postcode.

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	53.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	51.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.78 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.78 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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