Woodpecker Road, Eastbourne, BN23 7RD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN23 7RD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.7%	50.4%	-2.3%	51.0%	-0.6%
Male	47.3%	49.6%	2.3%	49.0%	0.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of BN23 7RD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	15.6%	15.5%	-0.1%	37.9%	-22.4%
Married: Opposite sex	62.6%	53.9%	-8.7%	44.2%	9.7%
Separated	0.9%	1.5%	0.6%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	9.5%	14.6%	5.1%	9.1%	5.5%
Widowed	11.4%	14.6%	3.2%	6.1%	8.5%

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	30%	36.9%	6.9%	48.4%	-11.5%
Good health	40.3%	37.3%	-3.0%	33.6%	3.7%
Fair health	23%	18.9%	-4.1%	12.7%	6.2%
Bad health	5.3%	4.5%	-0.8%	4.0%	0.5%
Very bad health	1.2%	2.5%	1.3%	1.2%	1.3%

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.

In the area around BN23 7RD this area, 28.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 19.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	42.2%	28.6%	-13.6%	18.2%	10.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.4%	13.1%	1.7%	9.6%	3.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.2%	13.6%	-0.6%	13.4%	0.2%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	7.8%	3.5%	5.3%	2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.6%	14.1%	6.5%	16.9%	-2.8%
Degree or Similar	14.7%	19.4%	4.7%	33.8%	-14.4%
Other	5.7%	3.4%	-2.3%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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)
Pakistani	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Other Asian	2.1%	0.8%	-1.3%	1.6%	-0.8%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.8%	2.5%	1.7%	0.8%	1.7%
White	96.3%	94.7%	-1.6%	81.4%	13.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.7% 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	95.1%	92.7%	-2.4%	83.2%	9.5%
European Union	1.6%	2.9%	1.3%	6.1%	-3.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	1.6%	1.2%	-0.4%	2.7%	-1.5%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	5.6%	-4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.2%	93%	-1.2%	83.2%	9.8%
10+ Years	0%	6.6%	6.6%	9.8%	-3.2%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.9%	0.4%	-4.5%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.2%	76.7%	6.5%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	15.6%	13.5%	2.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.9%	37.2%	5.7%
Christian	49.4%	46.2%	3.2%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Woodpecker Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodpecker Road was 42.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.3% lower than the Langney average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Woodpecker Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Langney and the 118th lowest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£41,800

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in BN23 7RD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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 Woodpecker Road are based on 72 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 Woodpecker Road, Eastbourne, BN23 7RD

Estimated Average Property Prices for BN23 7RD

Average Price
£305,983

Semi-Detached
£310,930

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£294,440

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Woodpecker Road

Average Price
£308,330

Semi-Detached
£312,346

Terraced
£268,640

Detached
£311,295

Flats/Maisonettes
£231,158

Other
£296,100

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Woodpecker Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Woodpecker Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2024-08-01	£272,059
11 Woodpecker Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£305,000	2024-04-23	£291,182
15 Woodpecker Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£301,000	2023-06-16	£271,182
1 Woodpecker Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2020-12-08	£276,629
1 Woodpecker Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Other, an established residential building	£275,000	2018-12-05	£296,100

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BN23 7RD

Employment

BN23 7RD 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in BN23 7RD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 49% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	103
Full-Time Employee	43
Part-Time Employee	22
Self-Employed	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Student (economically inactive)	2
Other	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Human health and social work activities	14
Education	11
Construction	9
Other	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Manufacturing	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
West Rise Community Infant School Chaffinch Road , Langney BN23 7SL	3out of 4	504 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
West Rise Junior School Chaffinch Road , Langney BN23 7SL	3out of 4	565 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Shinewater Primary School Milfoil Drive , Langney BN23 8ED	3out of 4	855 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Heron Park Primary Academy Dallington Road , Hampden Park BN22 9EE	2out of 4	1,099 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Langney Primary Academy Chailey Close , BN23 7EA	3out of 4	1,456 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Turing School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ	- not rated	838 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Catherine's College Priory Road , BN23 7BL	3out of 4	1,650 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ	3out of 4	2,109 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ratton School Park Avenue , BN21 2XR	3out of 4	3,118 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Willingdon Community School Broad Road , Lower Willingdon BN20 9QX	3out of 4	4,433 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
East Sussex College Group Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF	- not rated	2,432 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	3out of 4	3,780 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gildredge House Compton Place Road , BN20 8AB	3out of 4	4,451 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hazel Court School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ	3out of 4	1,240 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
College Central 124 Brodrick Road , BN22 9RB	3out of 4	1,543 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Lindfield School Lindfield Road , Hampden Park BN22 0BQ	4out of 4	2,218 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Anderida Learning Centre Neville Mews , BN22 8HR	- not rated	3,222 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The South Downs School Beechy Avenue , BN20 8NU	4out of 4	4,498 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
St Barnabus United Church and Christian Church	Kingfisher Drive, Eastbourne	292 yd
Tony Piccante - Kingfisher Drive	64 Kingfisher Drive, Eastbourne	523 yd
Churchill's Fish & Chips / Serial Grill	64 Kingfisher Drive, Eastbourne	523 yd
KiddiCity	64 Kingfisher Drive, Eastbourne	523 yd
Costa Coffee	64 Kingfisher Drive, Eastbourne	523 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Hungry Horse	Willingdon Drove, Eastbourne		207 yd
The Kingfisher Tavern	116 Kingfisher Drive, Eastbourne		523 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino's Pizza	Kingfisher Drive, Eastbourne	523 yd
Miss Millie's	Langney Rise, Eastbourne	684 yd
Calamar Fish Bar	12-16 Pembury Road, Eastbourne	785 yd
Lara Grill	12-16 Pembury Road, Eastbourne	785 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland	64 Kingfisher Drive, Eastbourne	523 yd
Tesco	64 Kingfisher Drive, Eastbourne	523 yd
The Co-op Welcome	95 Milfoil Drive, Eastbourne	615 yd
Morrisons	1 Hargreaves Road, Eastbourne	972 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
West Rise Junior School CHAFFINCH ROAD	grass pitches	414 yd
Bannatyne Health Club (Eastbourne) EDWARD ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	650 yd
Shinewater Lane SHINEWATER LANE	grass pitches	851 yd
Shinewater Sports & Community Centre MILFOIL DRIVE	health and fitness suite	914 yd
The Causeway School LARKSPUR DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	967 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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	76.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	65.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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