House prices in Eastbourne
The median price paid for a home in Eastbourne was £270,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,306 sales. House prices in Eastbourne fell 1.1% in the year to September 2026, and are 0.0% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Eastbourne was 27% lower than the median for South East (£370,000). The average private rent in Eastbourne was £1,169 a month in August 2026, 1.2% up on a year earlier (ONS). Eastbourne had 11.5 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Eastbourne stands out
- Over the five years to September 2026, prices in Eastbourne had the 21st smallest price rise of 317 local authorities in England and Wales (0.0%).
- Rents in Eastbourne had the 26th smallest rent rise of 316 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to August 2026 (+1.2%).
- Eastbourne has the 31st highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures: 11.5 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026.
House prices in Eastbourne
The median price paid in Eastbourne was £270,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,306 sales, or £3,325 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | South East |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £425,000 | 206 | £4,201 | +3.0% | +4.3% | £590,000 |
| Semi-detached | £312,500 | 225 | £3,806 | −2.3% | +4.2% | £400,000 |
| Terraced | £270,000 | 389 | £3,224 | −2.5% | +1.1% | £320,000 |
| Flats | £188,725 | 486 | £2,923 | −3.2% | +0.9% | £213,000 |
Compared with South East and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbourne | £270,000 | −1.1% | 0.0% | £3,325 | −3.3% |
| South East | £370,000 | −1.3% | +4.2% | £4,310 | −1.2% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Eastbourne sold for a median £3,325 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 23% lower than the figure for South East (£4,310).
Eastbourne has the 144th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 5th lowest of 64 local authorities in South East.
Its −1.1% change over the year is the 118th biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 28th biggest fall of 64 local authorities in South East.
Rents in Eastbourne
The average private rent in Eastbourne was £1,169 a month in August 2026, 1.2% up on a year earlier. Rents in Eastbourne are 24.0% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Eastbourne has the 132nd highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 9th lowest of 64 local authorities in South East.
Crime in Eastbourne
The police recorded 12,015 crimes in Eastbourne in the 12 months to August 2026, 11.5 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Eastbourne rose 15.3% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 15.3% higher than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4.20 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 5.73 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 1.11 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.45 |
Eastbourne has the 31st highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 3rd highest of 64 local authorities in South East.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
How many homes sell in Eastbourne
1,211 homes were sold in Eastbourne in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.16 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Eastbourne were 4.5% down on the year before and 40.3% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 65th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 15th most of 64 local authorities in South East.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Deprivation in Eastbourne
Eastbourne is the 96th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 96th |
| Income | 61st |
| Employment | 36th |
| Education and skills | 95th |
| Health | 70th |
| Crime | 115th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 241st |
| Living environment | 222nd |
Broadband and mobile in Eastbourne
92.7% of premises in Eastbourne can get gigabit broadband and 99.9% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 92.7% can get full fibre, and 0.0% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 103rd highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
94.9% of premises in Eastbourne get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Eastbourne
In the year ending June 2025, 6,721 people moved to Eastbourne from elsewhere in the UK and 6,792 moved away, a net loss of 71 (0.7 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Wealden 1,346
- Brighton and Hove 625
- Lewes 559
Most moved out to
- Wealden 1,924
- Brighton and Hove 595
- Lewes 330
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Eastbourne
How much does a house cost in Eastbourne?
The median price paid for a home in Eastbourne was £270,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £425,000; semi-detached £312,500; terraced £270,000; flats £188,725.
Are house prices in Eastbourne going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Eastbourne fell 1.1%, and over five years it did not change 0.0%. Across South East prices fell 1.3% over the same year.
How much is rent in Eastbourne?
The average private rent in Eastbourne was £1,169 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £819; 2 bed £1,079; 3 bed £1,306; 4+ bed £1,796.
Is Eastbourne a safe place to live?
Eastbourne had 11.5 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 31st highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for South East was 7.2. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Eastbourne?
92.7% of premises in Eastbourne can get full fibre and 92.7% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Wealden 19 km
- Hastings 25 km
- Lewes 26 km
- Rother 30 km
- Brighton and Hove 30 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.