St Anthony's Hill
Eastbourne 013 · 5 sub-areas · 9,043 residents
Eastbourne 013 is a residential stretch of Eastbourne, home to around 9,000 people, with a noticeably older age profile and a high rate of owner-occupation compared to much of the town. A typical two-bedroom home rents for around £1,070 a month — slightly below the national median for a 2-bed — and nearly seven in ten homes here are owned outright or with a mortgage.
St Anthony's Hill is a settled residential pocket of Eastbourne. The bigger gravitational centre is London, around 115 minutes away by direct train, but most days don't require leaving — local life is what people are here for. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in St Anthony's Hill?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,160 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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St Anthony's Hill in Eastbourne
Living in St Anthony's Hill
This part of Eastbourne has the feel of a settled, family-oriented suburb — quiet streets, a high share of owner-occupiers, and a population that skews older than you'd find in most UK towns of comparable size. Around a quarter of residents are 65 or over, which gives the area a calm, unhurried character that suits families and those looking for stability rather than nightlife.
Rents here sit modestly below the national 2-bed median of around £1,200. A two-bedroom property runs roughly £1,070 a month, and three-bedroom homes come in at about £1,294. That's a reasonable deal by South East standards, though the rent-to-take-home ratio of nearly 59% is a reminder that coastal Sussex isn't cheap relative to local wages — median resident salary is around £31,200 a year, while jobs physically based in this part of Eastbourne pay notably less, around £26,900.
Owner-occupation is notably high at nearly 69% of households, well above the national norm, and private renting accounts for fewer than one in five homes. The demographic mix is predominantly UK-born (just under 89%) with relatively low ethnic diversity compared to urban centres further north. Around a quarter of residents hold a degree-level qualification — middling by national standards.
Getting around leans heavily on the car: nearly 63% of residents drive to work, while public transport accounts for only around 4% of commutes. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.5 km away — about a 30-minute walk, so most people drive to it. London takes around 115 minutes by rail, which rules out daily commuting for most. For everything else, greenspace is close: two-thirds of residents are within easy walking distance of green space, with the nearest patch just 240 metres away on average. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Eastbourne 013 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. It's a calm, owner-occupied suburb with good greenspace access and below-average rents for the South East. The older age profile means it's quiet and settled — great for families or those wanting stability, less so if you want urban energy. The school ratings are a concern for families and worth investigating before you move.
- What is the rent in Eastbourne 013?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £813 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,070, and a three-bedroom around £1,294. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. The two-bedroom rate is slightly below the national median of around £1,200, making this reasonable value by South East standards.
- Is Eastbourne 013 safe?
- Crime runs at around 100 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is above the UK national rate of roughly 80. That said, it largely reflects Eastbourne town's broader pattern rather than a specific local problem. Serious violence isn't the main driver — antisocial behaviour and lower-level property crime tend to dominate the figures.
- What's the commute from Eastbourne 013 to London?
- The rail journey to London takes around 115 minutes. The nearest mainline station is about 2.5 km away — most residents drive to it. That makes London commuting possible for occasional trips but impractical daily. Nearly one in five residents works from home, which is a sensible response to the limited public transport options.
- Who lives in Eastbourne 013?
- Mostly older, settled residents — around a quarter are 65 or over, and roughly half the population is over 50. Owner-occupation is high at nearly 69%. It's a predominantly UK-born area with relatively low ethnic diversity. A mix of retired households, families, and some younger working-age residents rounds out the picture.
- What schools are near Eastbourne 013?
- There are 39 schools within 2 km of typical residents, but only around 34% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 3.1 km away. Families should check current Ofsted ratings carefully before choosing this area, as the local picture is weaker than most parts of England.
- How affordable is Eastbourne 013 for renters?
- Rents are moderate in absolute terms, but the rent-to-take-home ratio is nearly 59%, which is high. That reflects the gap between local wages — median resident salary is around £31,200 a year — and rents that, while below London levels, are still steep relative to what most local jobs pay. It's more manageable if you earn above the local median or work remotely.