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Eastbourne is a coastal town in East Sussex with a population of 101,686. The median house price is £270,000, with flats averaging £188,725 and detached homes £415,000. Over the past five years prices have risen 8.0 percent.
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The affordability ratio stands at 7.4, down from a five-year average of 8.8. Most homes (51.6 percent) are rated EPC band C or better. The median age is 45.6 years; 59.7 percent of homes are owner-occupied. Violent crime is the most common offence, with 1,268 reported crimes in June 2026, equivalent to 12.5 per 1,000 residents. About 45 percent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Eastbourne. There are 33 schools across the area, with 10 out of 13 rated schools achieving good or better by Ofsted. Air quality is low for nitrogen dioxide and moderate for particulate matter. Three rail stations serve the area; the nearest is 1.3 kilometres away, with a 93-minute commute to London Victoria. Gigabit broadband is available to 82.0 percent of premises. Council tax band D is £2,654.28 for 2026/27.
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