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Area guide · Eastbourne

Living in Eastbourne

A snapshot of life in Eastbourne, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Eastbourne is a town in Eastbourne, South East with a population of 99,171. The average house price is £336,740 and the overall crime rate is 109.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Eastbourne ranks

Population

99,171

Avg House Price

£336,740

Crime Rate

109.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

83.3%

Avg Download Speed

426 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,405

Median Age

47.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Eastbourne's detached homes (£506,786) command roughly 2.5× the price of a flat (£206,711).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Eastbourne prices have risen 34% over the last 9 years (£252,160 → £336,740).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£506,786	£424,000	298
Semi-Detached	£344,975	£325,000	340
Terraced	£297,959	£275,000	479
Flat	£206,711	£188,725	620

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Eastbourne is 109.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Eastbourne: violent crime (35% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

83.3% of 24 schools (18 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	24
Primary	18
Secondary	6
% Top two bands	83.3%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Bourne Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Gildredge House	Secondary	No rating available
Heron Park Primary Academy	Primary	Good
Langney Primary Academy	Primary	Good
Motcombe Infants' School	Primary	Good
Oakwood Primary Academy	Primary	Good
Ocklynge Junior School	Primary	No rating available
Parkland Infant School	Primary	Good
Parkland Junior School	Primary	Good
Pashley Down Infant School	Primary	Good
Ratton School	Secondary	Good
Roselands Infants' School	Primary	Good
Shinewater Primary School	Primary	Good
St Andrew's Church of England Infants School	Primary	No rating available
St Catherine's College	Secondary	Good
St John's Meads Church of England Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
Stafford Junior School	Primary	Good
The Cavendish School	Secondary	Good
The Eastbourne Academy	Secondary	No rating available
The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School	Primary	No rating available
The Turing School	Secondary	Requires improvement
Tollgate Community Junior School	Primary	Good
West Rise Primary School	Primary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Eastbourne averages 426 Mbps — 326% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Eastbourne homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 61.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.5
% Rated C or Above	61.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,109

Demographics & Economy

Population	99,171
Median Age	47.6
Median Household Income	£30,405
Employment Rate	51.8%
Owner Occupied	59.7%
Degree-Level Qualified	29.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Eastbourne?

The average house price in Eastbourne is £336,740 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Eastbourne?

The most affordable entry point in Eastbourne is a flat, with an average price of £206,711.

Is Eastbourne a safe place to live?

Eastbourne has a recorded crime rate of 109.6 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Eastbourne?

Eastbourne has 24 schools in total, with 83.3% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Eastbourne?

Average broadband download speeds in Eastbourne are around 426 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 98% of premises.

How big is Eastbourne?

Eastbourne is a settlement in Eastbourne with a population of approximately 99,171.

Most compared with

How does Eastbourne stack up against its neighbours?

Battle

Eastbourne

House price: £490,365 · £336,740
Crime rate: 58.8 · 109.6
Distance: 13.0 mi

Bexhill-on-Sea

Eastbourne

House price: £331,834 · £336,740
Crime rate: 58.8 · 109.6
Distance: 9.2 mi

Crumbles

Eastbourne

House price: £336,740 · £336,740
Crime rate: 109.6 · 109.6
Distance: 2.4 mi

Eastbourne

Hailsham

House price: £336,740 · £366,864
Crime rate: 109.6 · 41.3
Distance: 6.0 mi

Eastbourne

Hastings

House price: £336,740 · £332,823
Crime rate: 109.6 · 107.8
Distance: 13.7 mi

Eastbourne

Heathfield (Wealden)

House price: £336,740 · £427,048
Crime rate: 109.6 · 41.5
Distance: 13.2 mi

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