Pevensey Bay Road, Eastbourne, BN23 6HU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN23 6HU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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	54.1%	52.7%	-1.4%	51.0%	1.7%
Male	45.9%	47.3%	1.4%	49.0%	-1.7%

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	25.6%	34.1%	8.5%	37.9%	-3.8%
Married: Opposite sex	52.4%	49.1%	-3.3%	44.2%	4.9%
Separated	4.4%	1.3%	-3.1%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	11%	9.7%	-1.3%	9.1%	0.6%
Widowed	6.6%	5.8%	-0.8%	6.1%	-0.3%

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	45.9%	40.9%	-5.0%	48.4%	-7.5%
Good health	35.2%	40.9%	5.7%	33.6%	7.3%
Fair health	10.7%	13.9%	3.2%	12.7%	1.2%
Bad health	6.2%	3.7%	-2.5%	4.0%	-0.3%
Very bad health	2.1%	0.7%	-1.4%	1.2%	-0.5%

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.

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 22.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	22.5%	15.8%	-6.7%	18.2%	-2.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.4%	10.1%	-9.3%	9.6%	0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.1%	18.4%	0.3%	13.4%	5.0%
Apprenticeship	4.4%	9.2%	4.8%	5.3%	3.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.9%	19.7%	7.8%	16.9%	2.8%
Degree or Similar	22.5%	22.8%	0.3%	33.8%	-11.0%
Other	1.3%	3.9%	2.6%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	2.1%	1.7%	-0.4%	1.1%	0.6%
Indian	0%	1%	1.0%	3.1%	-2.1%
Pakistani	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	1%	1%	0.0%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.5%	-1.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	3.4%	3.4%	0.4%	3.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	95.5%	88.6%	-6.9%	81.4%	7.2%
Other	0%	2.7%	2.7%	1.6%	1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.1% 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%	86.1%	-4.9%	83.2%	2.9%
European Union	4.5%	6.4%	1.9%	6.1%	0.3%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	1.7%	1.4%	0.8%	0.9%
Africa	0.3%	2.7%	2.4%	2.7%	0.0%
Middle East and Asia	3.4%	3%	-0.4%	5.6%	-2.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90%	86.1%	-3.9%	83.2%	2.9%
10+ Years	0%	12.5%	12.5%	9.8%	2.7%
5-10 Years	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	8.6%	0%	-8.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.4%	76.7%	4.7%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Poland	2.7%	1.3%	1.4%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Other Europe	2%	0.2%	1.8%
No passport held	10.5%	13.5%	-3.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.6%	37.2%	4.4%
Christian	47.3%	46.2%	1.1%
Hindu	1.4%	1.7%	-0.3%
Muslim	6.1%	6.5%	-0.4%
Not answered	3.7%	6.0%	-2.3%

Safety

Is Pevensey Bay Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pevensey Bay Road was 53.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.1% lower than the Devonshire average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Pevensey Bay Road has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Devonshire and the 146th lowest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£46,800

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in BN23 6HU, 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 - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Pevensey Bay Road are based on 95 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 Pevensey Bay Road, Eastbourne, BN23 6HU

Estimated Average Property Prices for BN23 6HU

Average Price
£292,528

Semi-Detached
£308,359

Terraced
£276,696

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Pevensey Bay Road

Average Price
£283,784

Semi-Detached
£274,455

Terraced
£237,302

Detached
£342,598

Flats/Maisonettes
£179,929

Other
£1,528,808

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Pevensey Bay Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Pevensey Bay Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2021-08-10	£302,579
The Cottage, 8 Pevensey Bay Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£146,000	2009-09-11	£271,187
The Cottage, 8 Pevensey Bay Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£139,950	2006-08-18	£253,052
4 Pevensey Bay Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£158,000	2004-05-28	£338,135
4 Pevensey Bay Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£96,950	2002-04-19	£283,834

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BN23 6HU

Employment

BN23 6HU 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	83
Retired	49
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	24
Looking after home or family	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	5
Student (economically inactive)	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	37
Human health and social work activities	29
Construction	16
Education	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Manufacturing	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	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	451 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	451 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Tollgate Community Junior School Winston Crescent , Seaside BN23 6NL	- not rated	674 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tollgate Community Junior School Winston Crescent , Seaside BN23 6NL	3out of 4	674 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Langney Primary School Chailey Close , BN23 7EA	- not rated	687 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	726 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Catherine's College Priory Road , BN23 7BL	3out of 4	726 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Turing School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ	2out of 4	2,596 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Causeway School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ	- not rated	2,596 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Eastbourne Technology College Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ	- not rated	3,656 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sussex Downs College Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF	- not rated	3,321 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eastbourne College of Arts and Technology Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF	- not rated	3,321 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
East Sussex College Group Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF	- not rated	3,321 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Park College Eastbourne King's Drive , BN21 2UN	- not rated	3,634 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE	- not rated	4,436 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gildredge House Compton Place Road , BN20 8AB	- not rated	4,525 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Anderida Learning Centre Neville Mews , BN22 8HR	- not rated	2,770 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hazel Court School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ	- not rated	2,867 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hazel Court School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ	4out of 4	2,867 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Summerdown School 3 Broadwater Way , BN22 9PZ	- not rated	3,024 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
College Central 124 Brodrick Road , BN22 9RB	- not rated	3,186 yd	Academy alternative provision 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
The B.L.T Café	12 Winston Crescent, Eastbourne	689 yd
Compass @ Asda Cafe	The Crumbles, Eastbourne	751 yd
The Gym Group	The Crumbles, Eastbourne	751 yd
Harvester	29 The Waterfront, Eastbourne	843 yd
Simply Italian	The Waterfront, Eastbourne	882 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Martello Inn	108 Langney Rise, Eastbourne	564 yd
Seamoors Wine and Music Bar	8 The Waterfront, Eastbourne	882 yd
The Garden Bar	14 The Waterfront, Eastbourne	882 yd
Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club	3 Harbour Quay, Eastbourne	944 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tasty Wok	Etchingham Road, Eastbourne	543 yd
Carter's Family Fish & Chips	8 Winston Crescent, Eastbourne	690 yd
The Chippy	5 The Waterfront, Eastbourne	882 yd
Calamar Fish Bar	12-16 Pembury Road, Eastbourne	913 yd
Lara Grill	12-16 Pembury Road, Eastbourne	913 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl	520 Seaside, Eastbourne		627 yd
ASDA	The Crumbles, Eastbourne		751 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Christ The King Parish Hall PRINCES ROAD		76 yd
St Richards Church Hall ETCHINGHAM ROAD		377 yd
Langney Recreation Ground Saxby Close	grass pitches	546 yd
The Gym (Eastbourne) Unit 4C Unit 4C Sovereign Harbour Retail Park	health and fitness suite	655 yd
Fitness First Health Club (Eastbourne) (Closed) Pevensey Bay Road	health and fitness suite	675 yd
St Catherine'S College PRIORY ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	733 yd
Performance Fitness 14C 14C MAPLE ROAD	health and fitness suite	926 yd

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	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%

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%

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