Princes Road is in Eastbourne and in Eastbourne district. BN23 6HL is located in the Sovereign electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastbourne. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Princes Road, Eastbourne, BN23 6HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN23 6DU, BN23 6DT, BN23 6HN, BN23 6HZ, BN23 6DZ, BN23 6DX, BN23 6DS, BN23 6DY, BN23 6HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN23 6HL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 50.7% | 52% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 30.5% | 26% | -4.5% | 37.9% | -11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 41.7% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 17.2% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 13% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
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 | 29.5% | 31.4% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -17.0% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 40% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 6.4% |
| Fair health | 20.7% | 21.4% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 8.7% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 5.9% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 1.4% | -2.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35% | 24% | -11.0% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 12.5% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 17.7% | 7.4% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 15.1% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 21.4% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 7.4% | 6.8% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 4.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% 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 | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.3% | 91% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 90.6% 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 | 92.5% | 90.6% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 4.5% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 90.6% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 8.1% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.4% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princes Road was 156.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.0% lower than the Devonshire average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Princes Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Devonshire and the 57th highest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 148.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201 Princes Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2018-12-14 | £403,902 |
| 203 Princes Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £303,950 | 2016-02-16 | £405,893 |
| 199 Princes Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2004-09-09 | £371,520 |
| 195 Princes Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £79,950 | 1998-06-09 | £377,469 |
| 195 Princes Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £74,500 | 1997-07-16 | £385,437 |
BN23 6HL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 6HL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 73 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tollgate Community Junior School Winston Crescent , Seaside BN23 6NL | 3out of 4 | 617 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Infants School Winchelsea Road , BN22 7PP | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haven Voluntary Aided CofE/Methodist Primary School Atlantic Drive , Sovereign Harbour South BN23 5SW | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roselands Infants' School Woodgate Road , BN22 8PD | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langney Primary Academy Chailey Close , BN23 7EA | 3out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,738 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Turing School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | - not rated | 3,260 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | 3out of 4 | 3,937 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ratton School Park Avenue , BN21 2XR | 3out of 4 | 4,139 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 | 3,141 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 | 3,812 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE | 3out of 4 | 4,016 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 | 1,953 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| College Central 124 Brodrick Road , BN22 9RB | 3out of 4 | 3,518 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Court School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 3,627 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne College Headmaster's House , Old Wish Road BN21 4JX | - not rated | 3,675 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lindfield School Lindfield Road , Hampden Park BN22 0BQ | 4out of 4 | 4,013 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princes Mini Golf | Royal Parade, Eastbourne | 248 yd | |
| Sovereign Centre | Royal Parade, Eastbourne | 248 yd | |
| Beatty Cafe | 44 Beatty Road, Eastbourne | 346 yd | |
| KFC Drive Thru' | 1 Lottbridge Drove, Eastbourne | 552 yd | |
| C&K Sisters Diner | 477 Seaside, Eastbourne | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Arms | 453 Seaside, Eastbourne | 667 yd | |
| Arlington Arms | 360 Seaside, Eastbourne | 734 yd | |
| Eastbourne United Association FC | Channel View Road, Eastbourne | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sovereign Fish Bar | 38 Beatty Road, Eastbourne | 346 yd | |
| Carter's Family Fish & Chips | 8 Winston Crescent, Eastbourne | 706 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | 21 Lottbridge Drove, Eastbourne | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 520 Seaside, Eastbourne | 714 yd | |
| Tesco | 21 Lottbridge Drove, Eastbourne | 922 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Sovereign Centre SOVEREIGN CENTRE SOVEREIGN CENTRE ROYAL PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 250 yd |
| Princes Park WARTLING ROAD | grass pitches | 395 yd |
| Performance Fitness 14C 14C MAPLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 679 yd |
| Princes Park (The Oval) THE OVAL THE OVAL CHANNEL VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Fishermans Green ROYAL PARADE | tennis courts | 945 yd |
| Christ The King Parish Hall PRINCES ROAD | 994 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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.