Postcode BN23 8DJ is located in an urban city, within the Langney area of Eastbourne in the South East region, and forms part of the Langney West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Langney West is £45,682 per year. The median sale price in Langney is £270,000 (around £342 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £233,750 and £300,007. The nearest station is Hampden Park (Sussex), about 1.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Shinewater Park.
Langney West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,660 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Langney West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 57.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Langney West is £45,682 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN23 8DJ.
Langney West near BN23 8DJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hampden Park (Sussex) located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Shinewater Park | Large | Walking directions to Shinewater Park |
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £342 per square foot) in Langney area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £499,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £361,500 | £376 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £280,000 | £375 |
| Terraced | 55 | £260,000 | £320 |
| Flats | 20 | £140,500 | £285 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £295,000 | £120,000 | £225,000 | £198,000 |
| 2017 | £292,500 | £136,250 | £235,000 | £208,000 |
| 2018 | £315,000 | £140,000 | £250,000 | £206,000 |
| 2019 | £290,000 | £132,000 | £240,000 | £227,000 |
| 2020 | £319,000 | £131,000 | £240,000 | £223,250 |
| 2021 | £355,000 | £135,000 | £270,000 | £249,950 |
| 2022 | £374,422 | £155,000 | £300,000 | £286,899 |
| 2023 | £382,500 | £143,500 | £281,500 | £277,250 |
| 2024 | £357,500 | £144,000 | £285,000 | £260,000 |
| 2025 | £385,000 | £142,500 | £281,000 | £259,000 |
| 2026 | £363,250 | £128,750 | £285,000 | £260,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £290 | £232 | £265 | £247 |
| 2017 | £321 | £237 | £292 | £244 |
| 2018 | £296 | £221 | £321 | £248 |
| 2019 | £306 | £264 | £326 | £266 |
| 2020 | £301 | £193 | £327 | £256 |
| 2021 | £343 | £248 | £327 | £308 |
| 2022 | £408 | £299 | £367 | £348 |
| 2023 | £356 | £260 | £367 | £342 |
| 2024 | £357 | £260 | £373 | £315 |
| 2025 | £368 | £276 | £375 | £297 |
| 2026 | £366 | £285 | £375 | £344 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN23 8DJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug 2026 | 8, Oulton Close, Eastbourne, BN23 8DH | Terraced | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 02 Oct 2025 | 37, Oulton Close, Eastbourne, BN23 8DH | Flats | Leasehold | £185,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 18, Wroxham Road, Eastbourne, BN23 8DN | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 7, Alverstone Close, Eastbourne, BN23 8DZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2026 | 27, Shalfleet Close, Eastbourne, BN23 8DU | Terraced | Freehold | £295,000 |
In the BN23 8DJ postcode area, located within Langney West, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Shinewater Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 16 Jun 2026. | |
Shinewater Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 16 Jun 2026
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Hazel Court School | Academy special converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Jun 2024. | |
Hazel Court School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Jun 2024
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| 0.2 mi | Secondary | The Turing School | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Feb 2026. | |
The Turing School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 10 Feb 2026
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BN23 8DJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | 95-97 Milfoil Drive, Eastbourne, BN23 8BR | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Eastbourne district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BN23 8DJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kara Bishop
Langney - Elected 1 May 2025
Josh Babarinde
Eastbourne - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BN23 8DJ records about 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around BN23 8DJ in Langney is £270,000 (about £342 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to BN23 8DJ, including Shinewater Primary School (Good), Hazel Court School (Outstanding) and The Turing School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
BN23 8DJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,660 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Eastbourne covering BN23 8DJ is Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kara Bishop (Liberal Democrats).