Birch Road, Eastbourne, BN23 6PD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN23 6PD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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	46.6%	49.3%	2.7%	51.0%	-1.7%
Male	53.4%	50.7%	-2.7%	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	36.4%	35.3%	-1.1%	37.9%	-2.6%
Married: Opposite sex	33.8%	29.5%	-4.3%	44.2%	-14.7%
Separated	5.1%	4.6%	-0.5%	2.2%	2.4%
Divorced	17.7%	22.5%	4.8%	9.1%	13.4%
Widowed	7.1%	8.1%	1.0%	6.1%	2.0%

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	41.4%	35.1%	-6.3%	48.4%	-13.3%
Good health	34.9%	40.6%	5.7%	33.6%	7.0%
Fair health	17.2%	18.3%	1.1%	12.7%	5.6%
Bad health	5.6%	4.5%	-1.1%	4.0%	0.5%
Very bad health	0.9%	1.5%	0.6%	1.2%	0.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	31.3%	19.4%	-11.9%	18.2%	1.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.1%	9.7%	-0.4%	9.6%	0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.7%	16.6%	-0.1%	13.4%	3.2%
Apprenticeship	5.6%	5.1%	-0.5%	5.3%	-0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.1%	19.4%	9.3%	16.9%	2.5%
Degree or Similar	21.7%	25.1%	3.4%	33.8%	-8.7%
Other	4.5%	4.6%	0.1%	2.8%	1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.7%	-0.7%
Pakistani	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.7%	-2.7%
Black African	0.4%	1%	0.6%	2.5%	-1.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.0%	-0.5%
Other Black	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.8%	0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97%	95.6%	-1.4%	81.4%	14.2%
Arab	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.6%	-1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.7% 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	90.1%	88.7%	-1.4%	83.2%	5.5%
European Union	4.3%	6.4%	2.1%	6.1%	0.3%
Rest of Europe	1.7%	1%	-0.7%	0.8%	0.2%
Africa	0.9%	1%	0.1%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	1.5%	1.1%	1.3%	0.2%
Oceania	0.4%	1.5%	1.1%	0.3%	1.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	87.9%	88.7%	0.8%	83.2%	5.5%
10+ Years	1.7%	8.4%	6.7%	9.8%	-1.4%
5-10 Years	0.9%	2.5%	1.6%	2.9%	-0.4%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	9.1%	0%	-9.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.2%	76.7%	5.5%
Portugal	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Poland	3%	1.3%	1.7%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
No passport held	12.9%	13.5%	-0.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	50%	37.2%	12.8%
Christian	43.1%	46.2%	-3.1%
Not answered	6.9%	6.0%	0.9%

Safety

Is Birch Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birch Road was 271.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.5% higher than the Devonshire average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Birch Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Devonshire and the 36th highest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 142.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.4%.

🔎 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 6PD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 6/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 7/10 (above 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) - 7/10 (above 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 Birch Road are based on 5 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 Birch Road, Eastbourne, BN23 6PD

Estimated Average Property Prices for BN23 6PD

Average Price
£404,077

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£370,163

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£437,991

Estimated Average Property Prices for Birch Road

Average Price
£1,313,696

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£389,407

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,929,889

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Birch Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
23 Birch Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Other, an established residential building	£430,000	2021-03-22	£417,015
23 Birch Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Other, an established residential building	£367,500	2018-08-20	£382,145
22 Birch Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2007-07-31	£360,672
22 Birch Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£110,000	2000-01-21	£423,524

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BN23 6PD

Employment

BN23 6PD 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	69
Retired	33
Part-Time Employee	21
Self-Employed	15
Looking after home or family	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Other	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	37
Human health and social work activities	24
Education	11
Administrative and support service activities	8
Other	8
Transport and storage	8
Construction	8
Manufacturing	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Information and communication	1
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tollgate Community Junior School Winston Crescent , Seaside BN23 6NL	- not rated	312 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tollgate Community Junior School Winston Crescent , Seaside BN23 6NL	3out of 4	312 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Andrew's Church of England Infants School Winchelsea Road , BN22 7PP	3out of 4	761 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Andrew's Church of England Infants School Winchelsea Road , BN22 7PP	- not rated	761 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Haven Voluntary Aided CofE/Methodist Primary School Atlantic Drive , Sovereign Harbour South BN23 5SW	- not rated	1,145 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	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	1,527 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Catherine's College Priory Road , BN23 7BL	3out of 4	1,527 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Turing School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ	2out of 4	2,498 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Causeway School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ	- not rated	2,499 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Eastbourne Technology College Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ	- not rated	3,113 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	2,481 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eastbourne College of Arts and Technology Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF	- not rated	2,481 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
East Sussex College Group Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF	- not rated	2,481 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Park College Eastbourne King's Drive , BN21 2UN	- not rated	2,810 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	3,524 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gildredge House Compton Place Road , BN20 8AB	- not rated	3,610 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	1,922 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Summerdown School 3 Broadwater Way , BN22 9PZ	- not rated	2,245 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Anderida Therapeutic Learning Centre 145 Ashford Road , BN21 3UA	- not rated	2,397 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
College Central 124 Brodrick Road , BN22 9RB	- not rated	2,704 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hazel Court School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ	- not rated	2,903 yd	Community special school	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
Brewers Home	Birch Road, Eastbourne	180 yd
McDonald's	Lottbridge Drove, Eastbourne	264 yd
The Cafe Tesco	21 Lottbridge Drove, Eastbourne	264 yd
Pizza Hut Restaurant	Lottbridge Drove, Eastbourne	264 yd
The B.L.T Café	12 Winston Crescent, Eastbourne	332 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Alexandra Arms	453 Seaside, Eastbourne	557 yd
Arlington Arms	360 Seaside, Eastbourne	575 yd
Eastbourne United Association FC	Channel View Road, Eastbourne	1,093 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Yo! To Go!	21 Lottbridge Drove, Eastbourne		264 yd
Carter's Family Fish & Chips	8 Winston Crescent, Eastbourne		329 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	21 Lottbridge Drove, Eastbourne	264 yd
Lidl	520 Seaside, Eastbourne	375 yd
The Southern Co-Operative Limited	346 Seaside, Eastbourne	1,034 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Performance Fitness 14C 14C MAPLE ROAD	health and fitness suite	285 yd
Christ The King Parish Hall PRINCES ROAD		902 yd
Princes Park (The Oval) THE OVAL THE OVAL CHANNEL VIEW ROAD	grass pitches	975 yd
Princes Park WARTLING ROAD	grass pitches	1,003 yd
The Bridgemere Centre BRIDGEMERE ROAD		1,080 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	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%

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.

Overview of BN23 6PD