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Eastbourne is a coastal town in East Sussex with a population of 101,686. The median property price is £270,000, with 1,545 sales in the past year and prices rising 8.0 per cent over five years.
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Flats dominate at 37.6 per cent of housing stock; 59.7 per cent of homes are owner-occupied. The area's median age is 45.6 years. Around 45 per cent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Eastbourne overall. Crime stood at 14.5 per 1,000 residents in July 2026, with violent crime and anti-social behaviour among top categories. Schools include 33 institutions across state and independent provision, with 12 of 15 Ofsted-rated schools rated good or better. The nearest rail station is 1.3 km away; London Victoria is reachable in around 93 minutes. Air quality is good for nitrogen dioxide and moderate for particulate matter. Gigabit broadband coverage reaches 82.0 per cent of premises. Life expectancy is 78.6 years for males and 83.2 years for females.
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