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Eastbourne

About

Eastbourne is a coastal town in East Sussex, part of the South East of England. It lies at the eastern end of the South Downs National Park, offering easy access to scenic landscapes and outdoor activities. The town features a mix of Victorian architecture and modern developments, with a focus on tourism and retirement living.

The seafront is a key attraction, with a long promenade, pebble beach, and the iconic Eastbourne Pier. The town hosts events like the annual airshow and has cultural venues such as the Congress Theatre. Eastbourne also serves as a gateway to the Seven Sisters cliffs, a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

Area overview

On average Eastbourne has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Eastbourne is £43,848 per year. There are 35 schools in Eastbourne: 21 primary (0 Outstanding and 13 Good) and 6 secondary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Eastbourne Population

101,689

Population density

2,302.6 per km²

Demographics

British

83,465

82.09%

Other White

7,704

7.58%

Other Asian

1,452

1.43%

Other

1,239

1.22%

Irish

960

0.94%

Total population: 101,680

Housing

Owns outright

16,305

35.75%

Private landlord or letting agency

11,117

24.37%

Owns with a mortgage

10,924

23.95%

Social rents from council

3,223

7.07%

Other social rented

2,717

5.96%

Total households: 45,610

Property prices in Eastbourne

Based on 1,445 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Eastbourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £1,900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Eastbourne over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	214	£420,000	£275,000	£360,000	£575,000	£996,750
Flats	547	£192,400	£90,000	£150,000	£242,975	£385,000
Semi-Detached	277	£315,000	£234,900	£280,000	£373,000	£526,000
Terraced	407	£279,950	£210,000	£244,000	£335,000	£463,500

10 years median price trend in Eastbourne

All wards in Eastbourne

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Sovereign

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail