Fern Close is in Eastbourne and in Eastbourne district.
BN23 8AQ is located in the Langney electoral ward, within the English
Parliamentary constituency of Eastbourne. This postcode has been in use
since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fern Close, Eastbourne, BN23 8AQ and displays a report on the
quality of
life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN23 8AH, BN23 8AG, BN23 8HN, BN23 8AP, BN23 8HZ, BN23 8HL, BN23 8HW, BN23 8ER, BN23 7RG.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Fern Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-08-15 | £240,617 |
| 31 Fern Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2023-07-03 | £286,381 |
| 1 Fern Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-01-28 | £278,158 |
| 34 Fern Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £367,500 | 2021-11-26 | £390,704 |
| 7 Fern Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £299,950 | 2021-09-20 | £325,176 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3out of 4 | West Rise Junior School Chaffinch Road, Langney BN23 7SL | 568 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 3out of 4 | West Rise Community Infant School Chaffinch Road, Langney BN23 7SL | 573 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 3out of 4 | Shinewater Primary School Milfoil Drive, Langney BN23 8ED | 734 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 3out of 4 | Langney Primary Academy Chailey Close, BN23 7EA | 1,301 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 3out of 4 | Stone Cross School Adur Drive, Stone Cross BN24 5EF | 1,504 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - not rated | The Turing School Larkspur Drive, BN23 8EJ | 907 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 3out of 4 | St Catherine's College Priory Road, BN23 7BL | 1,451 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 3out of 4 | The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road, BN22 9RQ | 2,575 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 3out of 4 | Ratton School Park Avenue, BN21 2XR | 3,703 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 3out of 4 | Willingdon Community School Broad Road, Lower Willingdon BN20 9QX | 4,750 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - not rated | East Sussex College Group Cross Levels Way, BN21 2UF | 3,053 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3out of 4 | The Cavendish School Eldon Road, BN21 1UE | 4,404 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 3out of 4 | Gildredge House Compton Place Road, BN20 8AB | 5,058 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3out of 4 | Hazel Court School Larkspur Drive, BN23 8EJ | 1,037 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 3out of 4 | College Central 124 Brodrick Road, BN22 9RB | 2,002 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 4out of 4 | The Lindfield School Lindfield Road, Hampden Park BN22 0BQ | 2,688 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| - not rated | Anderida Learning Centre Neville Mews, BN22 8HR | 3,745 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 4out of 4 | The South Downs School Beechy Avenue, BN20 8NU | 5,121 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Farm at Friday Street | 15 Friday Street, Eastbourne | 172 yd | |
| Tony Piccante - Kingfisher Drive | 64 Kingfisher Drive, Eastbourne | 199 yd | |
| Churchill's Fish & Chips / Serial Grill | 64 Kingfisher Drive, Eastbourne | 199 yd | |
| KiddiCity | 64 Kingfisher Drive, Eastbourne | 199 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 64 Kingfisher Drive, Eastbourne | 199 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingfisher Tavern | 116 Kingfisher Drive, Eastbourne | 199 yd | |
| Hungry Horse | Willingdon Drove, Eastbourne | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Kingfisher Drive, Eastbourne | 199 yd | |
| Miss Millie's | Langney Rise, Eastbourne | 309 yd | |
| Calamar Fish Bar | 12-16 Pembury Road, Eastbourne | 825 yd | |
| Lara Grill | 12-16 Pembury Road, Eastbourne | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 64 Kingfisher Drive, Eastbourne | 199 yd | |
| Tesco | 64 Kingfisher Drive, Eastbourne | 199 yd | |
| The Co-op Welcome | 95 Milfoil Drive, Eastbourne | 485 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Rise Junior School CHAFFINCH ROAD | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| Shinewater Lane SHINEWATER LANE | grass pitches | 594 yd |
| Shinewater Sports & Community Centre MILFOIL DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 829 yd |
| The Causeway School LARKSPUR DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,047 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% |
| Median download speed | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.
In 2023, 383 crimes were reported
near Fern Close .
Only 27% of streets in the UK are more dangerous.
This street can be considered not safe.
The most common type of crime was
violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of BN23 8AQ.
Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the
Open Government Licence.
| All Crimes | 383 |
| Violence And Sexual Offences | 129 |
| Criminal Damage And Arson | 56 |
| Anti Social Behaviour | 51 |
| Public Order | 42 |
| Shoplifting | 41 |
| Vehicle Crime | 19 |
| Other Theft | 16 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Other Crime | 5 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Theft From The Person | 3 |
| Possession Of Weapons | 2 |
List of latest crimes committed within a 0.5 mile radius of the center of BN23 8AQ.
| Month | Crime Type | Outcome | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12 | Anti-social behaviour | On or near Freshford Close | 465 yd | |
| 2023-12 | Other theft | Under investigation | On or near Pensford Drive | 436 yd |
| 2023-12 | Public order | Unable to prosecute suspect | On or near Freshford Close | 465 yd |
| 2023-12 | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation | On or near Shopping Area | 164 yd |
| 2023-12 | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation | On or near Chaffinch Road | 499 yd |
| 2023-12 | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation | On or near Pensford Drive | 436 yd |
| 2023-12 | Other theft | Under investigation | On or near Pensford Drive | 436 yd |
| 2023-12 | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation | On or near Pensford Drive | 436 yd |
| 2023-12 | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation | On or near Shopping Area | 164 yd |
| 2023-12 | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation | On or near Shopping Area | 164 yd |
BN23 8AQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in BN23 8AQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Female | 150 |
| Male | 128 |
| Single | 98 |
| Married: Opposite sex | 82 |
| Separated | 5 |
| Divorced | 21 |
| Widowed | 18 |
| Very good health | 118 |
| Good health | 98 |
| Fair health | 43 |
| Bad health | 12 |
| Very bad health | 3 |
| No qualifications | 46 |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23 |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 34 |
| Apprenticeship | 12 |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 41 |
| Degree or Similar | 62 |
| Other | 8 |
| Other Asian | 1 |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2 |
| White | 270 |
| Other | 4 |
| United Kingdom | 254 |
| European Union | 18 |
| Rest of Europe | 1 |
| Africa | 1 |
| Middle East and Asia | 6 |
| Born in the UK | 254 |
| 10+ Years | 16 |
| 5-10 Years | 4 |
| 2-5 Years | 3 |
| United Kingdom | 205 |
| Ireland | 3 |
| Portugal | 2 |
| Poland | 2 |
| Romania | 3 |
| Other EU countries | 6 |
| Other Europe | 1 |
| Eastern Asia | 1 |
| No passport held | 52 |
| No religion | 118 |
| Christian | 132 |
| Buddhist | 1 |
| Hindu | 4 |
| Other religion | 2 |
| Not answered | 20 |