Postcode BN23 6UD 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 93.8 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 1.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 93.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.3% 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 6UD.
Sovereign Harbour near BN23 6UD 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 193 recent sales, the median property price is £289,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £386,000 |
| Flats | 93 | £226,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £315,000 |
| Terraced | 45 | £330,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sovereign
In the BN23 6UD postcode area, located within Sovereign Harbour, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN23 6UD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Pevensey Bay Road, Eastbourne, BN23 6JH | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Best-one | Etchingham Road, Eastbourne, BN23 7BP | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | 46 Beatty Road, Eastbourne, BN23 6DG | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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: 16/01/2026.