Falmouth Close is in Eastbourne and in Eastbourne district. BN23 5RW is located in the Sovereign electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastbourne. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Falmouth Close, Eastbourne, BN23 5RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN23 5RN, BN23 6UF, BN23 5RL, BN23 6UH, BN23 6UD, BN23 5SZ, BN23 5SY, BN23 6UQ, BN23 5UQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN23 5RW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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% | 49.1% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 53% | 50.9% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.4% | 24.7% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -19.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 16.5% | 15.9% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 10.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
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 | 38.7% | 38.6% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 36.8% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 17.3% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 5.5% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 29% | 18.7% | -10.3% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 15.6% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 15.1% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 18.2% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 23.1% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.6% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 92.1% | 95.2% | 3.1% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 84.6% | 86.8% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 7.7% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.2% | 86.8% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 9.2% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 1.5% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 1.8% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Falmouth Close was 8.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.4% lower than the Sovereign average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Falmouth Close has the lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Sovereign and the 10th lowest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Falmouth Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Other, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2024-05-17 | £139,725 |
| 52 Falmouth Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-05-25 | £176,548 |
| 72 Falmouth Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2023-03-16 | £206,551 |
| 71 Falmouth Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-12-19 | £199,169 |
| 69 Falmouth Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-09-16 | £159,820 |
BN23 5RW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 222 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langney Primary Academy Chailey Close , BN23 7EA | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tollgate Community Junior School Winston Crescent , Seaside BN23 6NL | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Infants School Winchelsea Road , BN22 7PP | 3out of 4 | 1,562 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Rise Junior School Chaffinch Road , Langney BN23 7SL | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Community 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 | 802 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Turing School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | - not rated | 2,868 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | 3out of 4 | 3,995 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ratton School Park Avenue , BN21 2XR | 3out of 4 | 4,542 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 3,593 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE | 3out of 4 | 4,678 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gildredge House Compton Place Road , BN20 8AB | 3out of 4 | 4,698 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderida Learning Centre Neville Mews , BN22 8HR | - not rated | 2,898 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Court School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 3,117 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| College Central 124 Brodrick Road , BN22 9RB | 3out of 4 | 3,485 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lindfield School Lindfield Road , Hampden Park BN22 0BQ | 4out of 4 | 4,090 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne College Headmaster's House , Old Wish Road BN21 4JX | - not rated | 4,667 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvester | 29 The Waterfront, Eastbourne | 490 yd | |
| Compass @ Asda Cafe | The Crumbles, Eastbourne | 512 yd | |
| The Gym Group | The Crumbles, Eastbourne | 512 yd | |
| Simply Italian | The Waterfront, Eastbourne | 551 yd | |
| 4 Seasons | 4 The Waterfront, Eastbourne | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seamoors Wine and Music Bar | 8 The Waterfront, Eastbourne | 551 yd | |
| The Garden Bar | 14 The Waterfront, Eastbourne | 551 yd | |
| Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club | 3 Harbour Quay, Eastbourne | 681 yd | |
| Martello Inn | 108 Langney Rise, Eastbourne | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chippy | 5 The Waterfront, Eastbourne | 551 yd | |
| Sovereign Fish Bar | 38 Beatty Road, Eastbourne | 759 yd | |
| Tasty Wok | Etchingham Road, Eastbourne | 894 yd | |
| Carter's Family Fish & Chips | 8 Winston Crescent, Eastbourne | 949 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | The Crumbles, Eastbourne | 512 yd | |
| Lidl | 520 Seaside, Eastbourne | 890 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Parish Hall PRINCES ROAD | 411 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (Eastbourne) (Closed) Pevensey Bay Road | health and fitness suite | 435 yd |
| The Gym (Eastbourne) Unit 4C Unit 4C Sovereign Harbour Retail Park | health and fitness suite | 459 yd |
| St Richards Church Hall ETCHINGHAM ROAD | 707 yd | |
| Langney Recreation Ground Saxby Close | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| St Catherine'S College PRIORY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 910 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| 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.