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About

Langney East is a residential neighbourhood situated on the eastern side of the town, bordered by the Pevensey Levels to the north. The area is characterised by post-war housing, including many semi-detached homes and bungalows, with local shopping parades serving the community's daily needs. Its layout is primarily functional, with a network of quiet streets and several green spaces like Langney Rise playing fields providing recreational space.

A notable local feature is the presence of the Shinewater Lake nature reserve, a wetland area created from former gravel pits that attracts birdlife and offers walking paths. The area is also home to The Langney Shopping Centre, a significant retail hub for the wider locality. Residential life here is quiet, with the A259 road providing a main transport link along its southern edge.

Area overview

On average Langney East has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Langney East is £46,008 per year. There are 2 schools in Langney East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Langney East is home to around 8,041 people, with a population density of about 3,524.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
19.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Langney East Population
8,041
Population density
3,524 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.25(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.31(+8%)
Drugs
4.85(+76%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.6(-29%)
Public order
4.48(-26%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,146
88.86%
Other White
338
4.2%
Other
94
1.17%
Other Asian
66
0.82%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
64
0.8%
Total population: 8,042

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,560
24.12%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,225
18.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,105
17.08%
Level 3 (A level)
1,098
16.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
757
11.7%
Total 16+ residents: 6,468

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,382
39.12%
Owns with a mortgage
896
25.36%
Social rents from council
478
13.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
464
13.13%
Other social rented
225
6.37%
Total households: 3,533

Property prices in Langney East

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £284,000 in Langney East area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Langney East in the 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 Langney East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats7£140,000
Detached27£360,000
Semi-Detached40£285,000
Terraced34£251,000

10 years median price trend in Langney East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Langney East.

All postcodes in Langney East

BN237QQ

Priory Lane

BN237JH

Faversham Road

BN237TE

Goldsmith Close

BN237QP

Wordsworth Drive

BN237JP

Barming Close

BN237AH

Tidebrook Gardens

BN237PS

Berkeley Walk

BN237AP

Priory Road

BN238AE

Hide Hollow

BN237JR

Hever Close

BN237AX

Priory Road

BN237NQ

Reynolds Road

BN237JQ

Sevenoaks Road

BN237BU

Priory Orchard

BN237DA

Langney Rise

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.