Postcode BN23 5NE is located in an urban city, within the Sovereign ward of Eastbourne in the South East region, and forms part of the Sovereign Harbour area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Sovereign Harbour is £54,491 per year. The nearest station is Pevensey and Westham located about 1.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Vancouver Road Park.
Sovereign Harbour has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,348 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Sovereign Harbour has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Sovereign Harbour is £54,491 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN23 5NE.
Sovereign Harbour near BN23 5NE has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Pevensey and Westham located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Vancouver Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Vancouver Road Park |
Based on 224 recent sales, the median property price is £280,125 in Sovereign area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 48 | £325,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £322,500 |
| Flats | 113 | £220,000 |
| Detached | 41 | £395,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sovereign
In the BN23 5NE postcode area, located within Sovereign Harbour, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN23 5NE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Pacific Drive, Eastbourne, BN23 6DW | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for Eastbourne district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BN23 5NE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kshama Shore
Sovereign - Elected 4 May 2023
Nigel Royston Goodyear
Sovereign - Elected 4 May 2023
Penny Di Cara
Sovereign - Elected 4 May 2023
Josh Babarinde
Eastbourne - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.