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Sovereign Harbour

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About

Sovereign Harbour is a large marina development on Eastbourne's eastern edge, built into reclaimed land. The area is characterised by its extensive network of waterways, modern apartment buildings, and boat-filled basins. It functions primarily as a residential and leisure boating community, with a selection of restaurants and shops lining the inner harbour.

A notable aspect is its system of lock gates, which control water levels between the marina and the open sea. The outer harbour provides direct access to the English Channel, with a long breakwater offering views along the coast. The layout creates a distinct environment separate from the town's traditional seafront.

Area overview

On average Sovereign Harbour has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sovereign Harbour is £54,491 per year. There are 1 schools in Sovereign Harbour: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sovereign Harbour is home to around 6,832 people, with a population density of about 4,977.8 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
11.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sovereign Harbour Population
6,832
Population density
4,977.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.88(-40%)
Shoplifting
18.3(+129%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.42(+42%)
Other theft
5.42(-3%)
Public order
5.42(-11%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,733
83.9%
Other White
443
6.48%
Other Asian
83
1.21%
Other
74
1.08%
Irish
68
1%
Total population: 6,833

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,740
29.51%
Level 3 (A level)
1,057
17.92%
No qualifications
970
16.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
947
16.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
667
11.31%
Total 16+ residents: 5,897

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,341
41%
Private landlord or letting agency
900
27.51%
Owns with a mortgage
714
21.83%
Other social rented
206
6.3%
Other forms of private rent
61
1.86%
Total households: 3,271

Property prices in Sovereign Harbour

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Sovereign Harbour area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sovereign Harbour 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 Sovereign Harbour over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached5£300,000
Detached15£450,000
Flats94£229,500
Terraced28£357,500

10 years median price trend in Sovereign Harbour

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sovereign Harbour.

All postcodes in Sovereign Harbour

BN235TP

San Juan Court

BN235QD

St Lawrence Mews

BN236UG

Viking Way

BN235RN

Falmouth Close

BN235UP

Kingston Quay

BN235PB

Hobart Quay

BN235AW

Macquarie Quay

BN235NA

Long Beach View

BN235DB

Midway Quay

BN235PF

Coral Reef Close

BN235PN

Admiralty Crescent

BN235QG

Harbour Quay

BN235PS

Golden Gate Mews

BN235UJ

Madeira Way

BN235DG

Midway Quay

BN235PP

Admiralty Way

BN235BD

Solomons Close

BN236TB

Athelstan Close

BN235RP

Southampton Close

BN235UN

Madeira Way

BN236UP

Biscay Avenue

BN236UH

Lundy Walk

BN235AB

Callao Quay

BN235AR

Wellington Close

BN235TA

Santa Cruz Drive

BN235PX

Hamilton Quay

BN236TD

Canute Close

BN236TQ

Hereward Road

BN235PY

Chatham Green

BN235TB

Salvador Close

BN235BG

San Diego Way

BN236DW

Pacific Drive

BN235TT

Barbuda Quay

BN235QA

Long Beach Close

BN236UA

Shannon Way

BN236TA

Alfred Road

BN236TL

Egbert Close

BN236TJ

Edmond Close

BN236JH

The Crumbles

BN235RH

Galveston Close

BN235UH

Havana Court

BN235BS

Genovesa Way

BN235NL

Pierpoint Mews

BN235SZ

Antigua Close

Data Sources

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