Median sold price, last 5 years
£253,750
Strong sample. Based on 20 sales · Latest sale in data: 16 Feb 2026.
POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
BN23 5AW postcode decision report
Mixed move-check signal
Connectivity looks mixed, with gigabit availability at 0%. The current flood seam matches 1 feature (FZ3). Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 13 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Data status: Verified live dataSold prices: Latest sale 16 Feb 2026Connectivity: Broadband coverage is mixedFlood: 1 flood feature matchSchools: 13 nearby school rowsPlanning: No nearby planning
- Median sold price, last 5 years £253,750Based on 20 sales · Latest sale in data: 16 Feb 2026
- Gigabit availability 0%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal 1 feature matchFZ3
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 13 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 20 sales · Latest sale in data: 16 Feb 2026.
Broadband
Broadband coverage is mixedGigabit availability is 0%, with 0% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
1 flood feature matchThe current postcode summary intersects 1 flood feature across FZ3.
Transport
1 within 400mBN23 5AW links 1 transport stops within 400m and 14 within 800m. 1 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Macquarie Quay (BCT) at about 161m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
15 within 1200mBN23 5AW currently links 15 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 5 food and drink, 3 health, 3 retail. The closest mapped place is Premier Marina at about 341m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched BN23 5AW in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
13 nearby school rows13 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for BN23 5AW. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 3BN23 5AW has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 3 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 36, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 19 postcode rows in this seam.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of BN23 5AW, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
5 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by restaurant (4), cafe (1).
Amenity group
Health
3 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pharmacy (2), optician (1).
Amenity group
Retail
3 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (2), department store (1).
Amenity group
Fuel
2 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fuel station (2).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Fuel
Premier Marina
Fuel Station in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Gringos
Restaurant in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Pablo's
Restaurant in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Simply Italian
Restaurant in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Harvester - Sovereign Harbour (Harvester)
Restaurant at 29, The Waterfront, Eastbourne.
Grocery
Aldi
Supermarket at 1A, Pacific Drive.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Langney Primary Academy
Primary option in BN23 7EA. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Shinewater Primary School
Primary option in BN23 8ED. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School
Primary option in BN23 5SW. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for BN23 5AW before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around BN23 5AW.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like BN23 5AW with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
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