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BN23 8LS

Ditchling Close

Langney

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Detailed insights for BN23 8LS

Overview

Postcode BN23 8LS is located in an urban city, within the Langney ward of Eastbourne in the South East region, and forms part of the Langney West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Langney West is £45,682 per year. The nearest station is Hampden Park (Sussex), about 1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Shinewater Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Langney West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,134 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Langney West has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Langney West is £45,682 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 15 ft away from BN23 8LS.

Flood risk

No risk

Langney West near BN23 8LS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hampden Park (Sussex) located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN23 8LS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miShinewater ParkLargeWalking directions to Shinewater Park

Area Profile

Population
331
Population density
1,362.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.99(+61%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.41(+188%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.04(+87%)
Public order
9.21(+52%)
Vehicle crime
4.25(+15%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
295
88.86%
Other White
14
4.22%
Indian
5
1.51%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.2%
African
3
0.9%
Total population: 332

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
61
22.26%
Level 4+ (Degree)
60
21.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
59
21.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
13.87%
No qualifications
34
12.41%
Total 16+ residents: 274

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
56
44.09%
Owns outright
50
39.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
14.17%
Shared ownership
1
0.79%
Social rents from council
1
0.79%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Langney

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£341
Sales (last 12 months)128
Typical range (middle 50%)£234K – £311K

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £341 per square foot) in Langney area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £499,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Langney over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£360,000£368
Semi-Detached36£280,000£374
Terraced44£255,500£315
Flats19£140,000£267

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Langney

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Langney.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£295,000£122,500£225,000£196,500
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£281,750£260,000
2026£320,763£115,000£280,000£259,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Langney.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Langney.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£374£300
2026£361£238£386£337
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Langney.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Langney in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN23 8LS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN23 8LS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 20262, Ditchling Close, Eastbourne, BN23 8LSTerracedFreehold£258,000
14 Feb 202512, Ditchling Close, Eastbourne, BN23 8LSTerracedFreehold£294,000
26 Feb 202611, Offham Close, Eastbourne, BN23 8LUDetachedFreehold£375,000
25 Feb 202619, Sheffield Park Way, Eastbourne, BN23 8LATerracedFreehold£280,000
28 Mar 20252, Sheffield Park Way, Eastbourne, BN23 8LADetachedFreehold£337,500

Schools

In the BN23 8LS postcode area, located within Langney West, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN23 8LS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableHazel Court SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

0.4 miSecondaryThe Turing SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryStone Cross SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN23 8LS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN23 8LS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miTesco Express2 Mimram Road, Stone Cross, BN24 5DZWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Eastbourne district (2025-26).

Band A£1,688
Band B£1,970
Band C£2,251
Band D£2,532
Band E£3,095
Band F£3,658
Band G£4,221
Band H£5,065

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BN23 8LS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kara Bishop

Langney - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Josh Babarinde

Eastbourne - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictEastbourneE07000061
Parliamentary ConstituencyEastbourneE14001219
WardLangneyE05011576
ParishEastbourne, unparished areaE43000055
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Langney WestE02004356
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Eastbourne 001CE01020927
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1997-12-01

Frequently asked questions about BN23 8LS

Is BN23 8LS (Langney West) safe?

The area around BN23 8LS records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.

What is the average house price near BN23 8LS?

The median sale price around BN23 8LS in Langney West is £270,000 (about £341 per square foot) based on 128 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN23 8LS?

There are 8 schools close to BN23 8LS, including Hazel Court School (Good), The Turing School (Requires improvement) and Stone Cross School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BN23 8LS?

BN23 8LS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,134 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN23 8LS (Langney West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Eastbourne covering BN23 8LS is Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kara Bishop (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.