Magdalen Close is in Eastbourne and in Eastbourne district. BN23 8JF is located in the Langney electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastbourne. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Magdalen Close, Eastbourne, BN23 8JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN23 8BJ, BN23 8AR, BN23 8JS, BN23 8DT, BN23 8BH, BN23 8BN, BN23 8HH, BN23 8JG, BN23 8JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN23 8JF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% of residents 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 | 51.3% | 55.7% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 4.7% |
| Male | 48.7% | 44.3% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -4.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.5% | 34.6% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 43% | 2.9% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 0.5% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 11.7% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 8.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 (68.1%) 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 | 42.9% | 37.2% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -11.2% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 30.9% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 23% | 6.9% | 12.7% | 10.3% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 7.4% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 8JF this area, 29.4% 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 19.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.9% | 29.4% | 1.5% | 18.2% | 11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 11.7% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 16.8% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.9% | 7% | -2.9% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 12.6% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 19.2% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -14.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.5% | 95% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 89% 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 | 94.2% | 89% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 7.5% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| 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 | 93.3% | 89.3% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0.4% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.2% | 76.7% | -13.5% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 29.3% | 13.5% | 15.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Magdalen Close was 43.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.1% lower than the Langney average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Magdalen Close has the 14th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Langney and the 122nd lowest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Magdalen Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2022-05-03 | £243,145 |
| 14 Magdalen Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2020-01-03 | £250,765 |
| 5 Magdalen Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2018-11-27 | £284,336 |
| 5 Magdalen Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2017-05-12 | £280,482 |
| 2 Magdalen Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2016-11-04 | £290,926 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shinewater Primary School Milfoil Drive , Langney BN23 8ED | 3out of 4 | 371 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Rise Community Infant School Chaffinch Road , Langney BN23 7SL | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Rise Junior School Chaffinch Road , Langney BN23 7SL | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Cross School Adur Drive , Stone Cross BN24 5EF | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heron Park Primary Academy Dallington Road , Hampden Park BN22 9EE | 2out of 4 | 1,634 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 | 604 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's College Priory Road , BN23 7BL | 3out of 4 | 1,844 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,386 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ratton School Park Avenue , BN21 2XR | 3out of 4 | 3,626 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willingdon Community School Broad Road , Lower Willingdon BN20 9QX | 3out of 4 | 4,445 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 | 3,071 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 | 4,431 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gildredge House Compton Place Road , BN20 8AB | 3out of 4 | 5,191 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 | 638 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| College Central 124 Brodrick Road , BN22 9RB | 3out of 4 | 1,824 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lindfield School Lindfield Road , Hampden Park BN22 0BQ | 4out of 4 | 2,499 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Anderida Learning Centre Neville Mews , BN22 8HR | - not rated | 3,988 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The South Downs School Beechy Avenue , BN20 8NU | 4out of 4 | 5,133 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 | 263 yd | |
| Tony Piccante - Kingfisher Drive | 64 Kingfisher Drive, Eastbourne | 575 yd | |
| Churchill's Fish & Chips / Serial Grill | 64 Kingfisher Drive, Eastbourne | 575 yd | |
| KiddiCity | 64 Kingfisher Drive, Eastbourne | 575 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 64 Kingfisher Drive, Eastbourne | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingfisher Tavern | 116 Kingfisher Drive, Eastbourne | 575 yd | |
| Hungry Horse | Willingdon Drove, Eastbourne | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Kingfisher Drive, Eastbourne | 575 yd | |
| Miss Millie's | Langney Rise, Eastbourne | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op Welcome | 95 Milfoil Drive, Eastbourne | 235 yd | |
| Iceland | 64 Kingfisher Drive, Eastbourne | 575 yd | |
| Tesco | 64 Kingfisher Drive, Eastbourne | 575 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shinewater Lane SHINEWATER LANE | grass pitches | 201 yd |
| Shinewater Sports & Community Centre MILFOIL DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 466 yd |
| The Causeway School LARKSPUR DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 727 yd |
| West Rise Junior School CHAFFINCH ROAD | grass pitches | 819 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 | 50.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.43 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.43 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.