Milfoil Drive is in Eastbourne and in Eastbourne district. BN23 8DJ is located in the Langney electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastbourne. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Milfoil Drive, Eastbourne, BN23 8DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN23 8DP, BN23 8DH, BN23 8DN, BN23 8DW, BN23 8DR, BN23 8ED, BN23 8DZ, BN23 8DL, BN23 8DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN23 8DJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 56% | 49.5% | -6.5% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 44% | 50.5% | 6.5% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 8DJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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 | 47.1% | 43.9% | -3.2% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 33.2% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 15.4% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44% | 35% | -9.0% | 48.4% | -13.4% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 32% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 21.1% | 6.5% | 12.7% | 8.4% |
| Bad health | 5% | 8.2% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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 16.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.8% | 26.9% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.5% | 15.3% | -9.2% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 14.7% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 19.1% | 3.4% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.9% | 16.6% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -17.2% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.5% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 3.5% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 95.2% | 91.1% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 9.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 89.3% 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 | 92.3% | 89.3% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 4.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 89.3% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 7.7% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0.2% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 23% | 13.5% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.3% | 37.2% | 23.1% |
| Christian | 28.8% | 46.2% | -17.4% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Milfoil Drive was 83.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.0% lower than the Langney average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Milfoil Drive has the 21st highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Langney and the 125th highest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164 Milfoil Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2017-02-27 | £240,648 |
| 162 Milfoil Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2008-06-26 | £143,235 |
| 146 Milfoil Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2007-12-07 | £239,727 |
| 156 Milfoil Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2002-03-28 | £234,400 |
| 156 Milfoil Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £51,500 | 2000-06-09 | £206,705 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Other | 20 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shinewater Primary School Milfoil Drive , Langney BN23 8ED | 3out of 4 | 102 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Cross School Adur Drive , Stone Cross BN24 5EF | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Rise Community Infant School Chaffinch Road , Langney BN23 7SL | 3out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Rise Junior School Chaffinch Road , Langney BN23 7SL | 3out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heron Park Primary Academy Dallington Road , Hampden Park BN22 9EE | 2out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Turing School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | - not rated | 317 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,106 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's College Priory Road , BN23 7BL | 3out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ratton School Park Avenue , BN21 2XR | 3out of 4 | 3,436 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willingdon Community School Broad Road , Lower Willingdon BN20 9QX | 3out of 4 | 4,056 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,984 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 | 4,337 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gildredge House Compton Place Road , BN20 8AB | 3out of 4 | 5,204 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 | 284 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| College Central 124 Brodrick Road , BN22 9RB | 3out of 4 | 1,570 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 | 4,134 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The South Downs School Beechy Avenue , BN20 8NU | 4out of 4 | 5,018 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 | 678 yd | |
| St Barnabus United Church and Christian Church | Kingfisher Drive, Eastbourne | 886 yd | |
| Tony Piccante - Kingfisher Drive | 64 Kingfisher Drive, Eastbourne | 950 yd | |
| Churchill's Fish & Chips / Serial Grill | 64 Kingfisher Drive, Eastbourne | 950 yd | |
| KiddiCity | 64 Kingfisher Drive, Eastbourne | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungry Horse | Willingdon Drove, Eastbourne | 824 yd | |
| Red Lion | Red Lion Lion Hill | 946 yd | |
| The Kingfisher Tavern | 116 Kingfisher Drive, Eastbourne | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Kingfisher Drive, Eastbourne | 950 yd | |
| Windmill Chinese Take-Away | 5 Mimram Road | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op Welcome | 95 Milfoil Drive, Eastbourne | 367 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 2 Mimram Road | 866 yd | |
| Iceland | 64 Kingfisher Drive, Eastbourne | 950 yd | |
| Tesco | 64 Kingfisher Drive, Eastbourne | 950 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shinewater Sports & Community Centre MILFOIL DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 102 yd |
| Shinewater Lane SHINEWATER LANE | grass pitches | 215 yd |
| The Causeway School LARKSPUR DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 382 yd |
| Stone Cross School ADUR DRIVE | grass pitches | 903 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 | 20.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 20.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 20.7% |
| 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 | 66.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.