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Langney West

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About

Langney West sits to the east of Eastbourne town centre and is mainly a residential ward within the borough. Streets here were developed across the mid and late 20th century and include a mix of council and privately owned homes. Local provision centres on a small shopping parade on Langney Road, a primary school, and public green spaces used for informal sports and play. Day-to-day life is centred on these local facilities and the short walks between them.

Transport links connect the area with central Eastbourne by regular bus routes, and services such as the health centre and community hall serve local needs. The ward is represented within Eastbourne Borough Council and its boundaries are used for local elections and planning decisions. Household-level amenities and neighbourhood groups shape how the area functions, and local signage and street names reflect the Langney identity across residential roads and minor commercial pitches.

Area overview

On average Langney West has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Langney West is £45,682 per year. There are 5 schools in Langney West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Langney West is home to around 7,392 people, with a population density of about 3,871.1 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
20.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Langney West Population
7,392
Population density
3,871.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
52.62(+559%)
Violence and sexual offences
40.45(+28%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.05(+79%)
Public order
9.47(+56%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.85(+22%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,517
88.19%
Other White
319
4.32%
African
88
1.19%
Other Asian
58
0.78%
Other
56
0.76%
Total population: 7,390

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,335
22.47%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,212
20.4%
Level 3 (A level)
1,057
17.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
987
16.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
804
13.53%
Total 16+ residents: 5,941

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
883
29.79%
Owns with a mortgage
810
27.33%
Social rents from council
508
17.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
435
14.68%
Other social rented
211
7.12%
Total households: 2,964

Property prices in Langney West

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Langney West area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Langney West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced32£260,750
Semi-Detached30£272,250
Flats9£149,950
Detached15£367,500

10 years median price trend in Langney West

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

Data Sources

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