Martinique Way is in Eastbourne and in Eastbourne district. BN23 5TH is located in the Sovereign electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastbourne. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Martinique Way, Eastbourne, BN23 5TH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN23 5TJ, BN23 5TL, BN23 5TS, BN23 5RB, BN23 5TR, BN23 5TN, BN23 6RT, BN23 5SU, BN23 5RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN23 5TH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.9% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.1% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 38.5% | 28.5% | -10.0% | 37.9% | -9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 48.9% | 8.1% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 3.6% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 14.9% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 49.6% | 48.1% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 35.6% | -5.2% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 8% | 12.1% | 4.1% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 9.9% | 13.7% | 3.8% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 10.5% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 13.2% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 15.5% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 40.6% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.3% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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 | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.3% | 94.7% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 84.2% 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 | 91.6% | 84.2% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 9.4% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 84.8% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 7.6% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| Germany | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Martinique Way was 19.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.5% lower than the Devonshire average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Martinique Way has the 5th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Devonshire and the 41st lowest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Martinique Way, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £174,500 | 2025-12-12 | £172,435 |
| 27 Martinique Way, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-10-09 | £173,356 |
| 22 Martinique Way, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-09-08 | £223,574 |
| 29 Martinique Way, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-08-22 | £213,109 |
| 43 Martinique Way, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-02-28 | £190,639 |
The percentage of retired residents living in BN23 5TH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 70 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | - not rated | 837 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 | 837 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tollgate Community Junior School Winston Crescent , Seaside BN23 6NL | - not rated | 1,567 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tollgate Community Junior School Winston Crescent , Seaside BN23 6NL | 3out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langney Primary School Chailey Close , BN23 7EA | - not rated | 1,782 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,682 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's College Priory Road , BN23 7BL | 3out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Turing School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | 2out of 4 | 3,866 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Causeway School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | - not rated | 3,867 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne Technology College Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | - not rated | 4,896 yd | Community school | 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 | 4,343 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sussex Downs College Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF | - not rated | 4,343 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne College of Arts and Technology Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF | - not rated | 4,343 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College Eastbourne King's Drive , BN21 2UN | - not rated | 4,677 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gildredge House Compton Place Road , BN20 8AB | - not rated | 5,034 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE | - not rated | 5,277 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 3,155 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Anderida Therapeutic Learning Centre 145 Ashford Road , BN21 3UA | - not rated | 3,541 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hazel Court School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | - not rated | 4,104 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Court School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | 4out of 4 | 4,104 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerdown School 3 Broadwater Way , BN22 9PZ | - not rated | 4,120 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatty Cafe | 44 Beatty Road, Eastbourne | 825 yd | |
| Harvester | 29 The Waterfront, Eastbourne | 833 yd | |
| Simply Italian | The Waterfront, Eastbourne | 891 yd | |
| 4 Seasons | 4 The Waterfront, Eastbourne | 891 yd | |
| Di Lieto's Coffee Lounge | 9 The Waterfront, Eastbourne | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seamoors Wine and Music Bar | 8 The Waterfront, Eastbourne | 891 yd | |
| The Garden Bar | 14 The Waterfront, Eastbourne | 891 yd | |
| Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club | 3 Harbour Quay, Eastbourne | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sovereign Fish Bar | 38 Beatty Road, Eastbourne | 825 yd | |
| The Chippy | 5 The Waterfront, Eastbourne | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | The Crumbles, Eastbourne | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (Eastbourne) (Closed) Pevensey Bay Road | health and fitness suite | 1,023 yd |
| The Gym (Eastbourne) Unit 4C Unit 4C Sovereign Harbour Retail Park | health and fitness suite | 1,083 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 | 57.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.