Postcode BN23 5PH 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 105.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Sovereign Harbour is £48,700 per year. The nearest station is Pevensey and Westham located about 1.5 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 very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,418 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Sovereign Harbour has a high crime rate, with approximately 105.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.9% 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 of residents in Sovereign Harbour is £48,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN23 5PH.
Sovereign Harbour near BN23 5PH 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Vancouver Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Vancouver Road Park |
Based on 218 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Sovereign area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £385,000 |
| Flats | 100 | £227,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £320,000 |
| Terraced | 50 | £341,250 |
10 year median price trend in Sovereign
In the BN23 5PH 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 5PH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Pevensey Bay Road, Eastbourne, BN23 6JH | Walking directions to Asda |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.