Athelstan Close is in Eastbourne and in Eastbourne district. BN23 6TB is located in the Sovereign electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastbourne. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Athelstan Close, Eastbourne, BN23 6TB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN23 6TA, BN23 6JD, BN23 6TG, BN23 7AZ, BN23 6HX, BN23 6UA, BN23 6FE, BN23 6UB, BN23 6UG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN23 6TB has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.7% of the population 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 | 56.5% | 56.7% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 5.7% |
| Male | 43.5% | 43.3% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -5.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BN23 6TB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.8% | 58% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 20.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28% | 17.6% | -10.4% | 44.2% | -26.6% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 16.6% | 18.1% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 9.0% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 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 | 49.3% | 47% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 27% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 13.7% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 11.1% | 3.9% | 4.0% | 7.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27% | 27% | 0.0% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 14.3% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.8% | 17.9% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 15.3% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 17.3% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.6% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.2% 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% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88.2% | 86.2% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 4.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 88.9% | 92.9% | 4.0% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 92.6% | 3.7% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 5.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 0% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.9% | 76.7% | -11.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 29.9% | 13.5% | 16.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.3% | 37.2% | 17.1% |
| Christian | 30.9% | 46.2% | -15.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Athelstan Close was 184.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 204.2% higher than the Sovereign average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Athelstan Close has the 2nd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Sovereign and the 50th highest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Athelstan Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, a newly built property | £150,000 | 2015-10-28 | £210,623 |
The percentage of student residents living in BN23 6TB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langney Primary Academy Chailey Close , BN23 7EA | 3out of 4 | 470 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haven Voluntary Aided CofE/Methodist Primary School Atlantic Drive , Sovereign Harbour South BN23 5SW | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tollgate Community Junior School Winston Crescent , Seaside BN23 6NL | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Rise Junior School Chaffinch Road , Langney BN23 7SL | 3out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Rise Community Infant School Chaffinch Road , Langney BN23 7SL | 3out of 4 | 1,327 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 | 436 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Turing School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | - not rated | 2,566 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | 3out of 4 | 3,809 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ratton School Park Avenue , BN21 2XR | 3out of 4 | 4,469 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 | 3,553 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE | 3out of 4 | 4,708 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gildredge House Compton Place Road , BN20 8AB | 3out of 4 | 4,840 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Court School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,784 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Anderida Learning Centre Neville Mews , BN22 8HR | - not rated | 3,096 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| College Central 124 Brodrick Road , BN22 9RB | 3out of 4 | 3,279 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lindfield School Lindfield Road , Hampden Park BN22 0BQ | 4out of 4 | 3,909 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne College Headmaster's House , Old Wish Road BN21 4JX | - not rated | 4,890 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass @ Asda Cafe | The Crumbles, Eastbourne | 399 yd | |
| The Gym Group | The Crumbles, Eastbourne | 399 yd | |
| Harvester | 29 The Waterfront, Eastbourne | 542 yd | |
| Simply Italian | The Waterfront, Eastbourne | 562 yd | |
| 4 Seasons | 4 The Waterfront, Eastbourne | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seamoors Wine and Music Bar | 8 The Waterfront, Eastbourne | 562 yd | |
| The Garden Bar | 14 The Waterfront, Eastbourne | 562 yd | |
| Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club | 3 Harbour Quay, Eastbourne | 589 yd | |
| Martello Inn | 108 Langney Rise, Eastbourne | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chippy | 5 The Waterfront, Eastbourne | 562 yd | |
| Tasty Wok | Etchingham Road, Eastbourne | 580 yd | |
| Calamar Fish Bar | 12-16 Pembury Road, Eastbourne | 1,028 yd | |
| Lara Grill | 12-16 Pembury Road, Eastbourne | 1,028 yd | |
| Carter's Family Fish & Chips | 8 Winston Crescent, Eastbourne | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | The Crumbles, Eastbourne | 399 yd | |
| Lidl | 520 Seaside, Eastbourne | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Eastbourne) Unit 4C Unit 4C Sovereign Harbour Retail Park | health and fitness suite | 298 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Eastbourne) (Closed) Pevensey Bay Road | health and fitness suite | 331 yd |
| St Richards Church Hall ETCHINGHAM ROAD | 404 yd | |
| Christ The King Parish Hall PRINCES ROAD | 407 yd | |
| Langney Recreation Ground Saxby Close | grass pitches | 435 yd |
| St Catherine'S College PRIORY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 538 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.