Sandown Close is in Eastbourne and in Eastbourne district. BN23 8EF is located in the Langney electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastbourne. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sandown Close, Eastbourne, BN23 8EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN23 8EH, BN23 8EG, BN23 8EQ, BN23 8HG, BN23 8DZ, BN23 8JT, BN23 8DY, BN23 8HQ, BN23 8EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN23 8EF has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.8% 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 | 57.2% | 57.8% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 6.8% |
| Male | 42.8% | 42.2% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -6.8% |
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 8EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% 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 | 48.7% | 42.3% | -6.4% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31% | 34.7% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 15.1% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.6% | 36.7% | -6.9% | 48.4% | -11.7% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 34.3% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 21.7% | 7.5% | 12.7% | 9.0% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 4.3% | -3.2% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 19.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.8% | 24.6% | 0.8% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.7% | 15.2% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 18.2% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.7% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 14.4% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 19.3% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -14.5% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.3% | 90.4% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 85.1% 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 | 91.7% | 85.1% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 9.1% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 85.3% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 12.5% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.7% | 13.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandown Close was 89.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.8% lower than the Langney average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandown Close has the 17th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Langney and the 116th highest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sandown Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £261,500 | 2025-09-29 | £257,147 |
| 2 Sandown Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-09-04 | £340,437 |
| 2 Sandown Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-03-03 | £214,346 |
| 42 Sandown Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-12-09 | £291,877 |
| 10 Sandown Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-04-04 | £263,739 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shinewater Primary School Milfoil Drive , Langney BN23 8ED | - not rated | 252 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shinewater Primary School Milfoil Drive , Langney BN23 8ED | 3out of 4 | 252 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Cross School Adur Drive , Stone Cross BN24 5EF | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Rise Primary School Chaffinch Road , Langney BN23 7SL | 3out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Rise Junior School Chaffinch Road , Langney BN23 7SL | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Causeway School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | - not rated | 278 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Turing School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | 2out of 4 | 279 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne Technology College Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | - not rated | 1,881 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | - not rated | 1,967 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop Bell Church of England Mathematics and Computing Specialist School Priory Road , BN23 7BL | - not rated | 2,434 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Downs College Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF | - not rated | 2,932 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne College of Arts and Technology Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF | - not rated | 2,932 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Sussex College Group Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF | - not rated | 2,933 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College Eastbourne King's Drive , BN21 2UN | - not rated | 3,022 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 | - not rated | 4,276 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gildredge House Compton Place Road , BN20 8AB | - not rated | 5,190 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 | - not rated | 246 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Court School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | 4out of 4 | 246 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| College Central 124 Brodrick Road , BN22 9RB | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lindfield School Lindfield Road , Hampden Park BN22 0BQ | - not rated | 2,077 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lindfield School Lindfield Road , Hampden Park BN22 0BQ | 4out of 4 | 2,077 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | Red Lion Lion Hill | 787 yd | |
| Hungry Horse | Willingdon Drove, Eastbourne | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Chinese Take-Away | 5 Mimram Road | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op Welcome | 95 Milfoil Drive, Eastbourne | 665 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 2 Mimram Road | 765 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Causeway School LARKSPUR DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 280 yd |
| Shinewater Sports & Community Centre MILFOIL DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 302 yd |
| Shinewater Lane SHINEWATER LANE | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Stone Cross School ADUR DRIVE | grass pitches | 708 yd |
| Tugwell Recreation Ground TUGWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 989 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 27.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 26.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.31 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.31 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.44 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.