Santa Cruz Drive is in Eastbourne and in Eastbourne district. BN23 5TZ is located in the Sovereign electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastbourne. This postcode has been in use since 2005-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Santa Cruz Drive, Eastbourne, BN23 5TZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN23 5TY, BN23 5TX, BN23 5TW, BN23 5TU, BN23 5SS, BN23 5TB, BN23 5TT, BN23 5TA, BN23 5ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN23 5TZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.2% | 52.1% | 5.9% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 53.8% | 47.9% | -5.9% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 | 39.4% | 31.5% | -7.9% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 43.1% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 15.9% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.9% | 53.6% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 32% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 11% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 10.3% | 13.3% | 3.0% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 14.2% | 2.0% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 16.3% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.2% | 17.6% | -2.6% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.5% | 31.8% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -2.0% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.9% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 95.1% | 87.2% | -7.9% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 82.7% 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 | 85.6% | 82.7% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 4.8% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.6% | 82.4% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 14.1% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 1.4% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Santa Cruz Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Sovereign average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 30 Santa Cruz Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-05-19 | £188,507 |
| Flat 1 30 Santa Cruz Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-03-12 | £195,587 |
| Flat 1 30 Santa Cruz Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £169,950 | 2016-11-11 | £192,595 |
| Flat 4 30 Santa Cruz Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £195,000 | 2005-06-28 | £285,548 |
| Flat 1 30 Santa Cruz Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £185,250 | 2005-06-03 | £271,270 |
BN23 5TZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 5TZ 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.
| Retired | 69 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 388 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tollgate Community Junior School Winston Crescent , Seaside BN23 6NL | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langney Primary Academy Chailey Close , BN23 7EA | 3out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Infants School Winchelsea Road , BN22 7PP | 3out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Rise Junior School Chaffinch Road , Langney BN23 7SL | 3out of 4 | 2,122 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 | 1,256 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Turing School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | - not rated | 3,406 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | 3out of 4 | 4,493 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ratton School Park Avenue , BN21 2XR | 3out of 4 | 4,953 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 | 3,980 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 | 3out of 4 | 4,851 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE | 3out of 4 | 4,980 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 | 2,993 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Court School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 3,649 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| College Central 124 Brodrick Road , BN22 9RB | 3out of 4 | 3,996 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lindfield School Lindfield Road , Hampden Park BN22 0BQ | 4out of 4 | 4,585 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne College Headmaster's House , Old Wish Road BN21 4JX | - not rated | 4,689 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 | 586 yd | |
| Simply Italian | The Waterfront, Eastbourne | 654 yd | |
| 4 Seasons | 4 The Waterfront, Eastbourne | 654 yd | |
| Di Lieto's Coffee Lounge | 9 The Waterfront, Eastbourne | 654 yd | |
| Dolci | 5 The Waterfront, Eastbourne | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seamoors Wine and Music Bar | 8 The Waterfront, Eastbourne | 654 yd | |
| The Garden Bar | 14 The Waterfront, Eastbourne | 654 yd | |
| Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club | 3 Harbour Quay, Eastbourne | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chippy | 5 The Waterfront, Eastbourne | 654 yd | |
| Sovereign Fish Bar | 38 Beatty Road, Eastbourne | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | The Crumbles, Eastbourne | 777 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (Eastbourne) (Closed) Pevensey Bay Road | health and fitness suite | 739 yd |
| The Gym (Eastbourne) Unit 4C Unit 4C Sovereign Harbour Retail Park | health and fitness suite | 796 yd |
| Christ The King Parish Hall PRINCES ROAD | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.