Town Pop. 3,145

Living in Pevensey Bay: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Pevensey Bay is 37/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 20/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Of the 4 places sharing the BN24 postcode district, Pevensey Bay scores lowest.

It scores 10 points below the BN24 postcode district as a whole, which averages 47/100. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (87). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BN24 postcode district.

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Pevensey Bay scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
71.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 76 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 50 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 20 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Other theft 20 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 17 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
other 43 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bridge End 41 crimes
  2. 2 Millward Road 16 crimes
  3. 3 Eastbourne Road 15 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
76
Green Space 15
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsEastbourne District General Hospital3 mi
Royal Sussex County Hospital19.8 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital21.7 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryHarbour Medical Practice1.5 mi
GP capacity2,091 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
20
Full fibre (FTTP)68.6%
available across Wealden
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
53.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
53.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 130 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
47
Employment rate46.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46.1%Unemployed2.4%Retired40.4%Student2.2%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.6%Skilled & technical40.9%Routine & elementary25.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.9%Apprenticeship8.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.5%
Home ownership78.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
23
Council tax Wealden · 2026-27
A £1,819
B £2,122
C £2,425
D £2,728
E £3,334
F £3,940
G £4,547
H £5,456
Energy South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
28
Pevensey Bay 0.6 mi
Pevensey and Westham 1.3 mi
Normans Bay 1.8 mi
J10A M23 29.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 14
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £355,000 29
Semi-detached £365,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£235k £365k £499k £628k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Crumbles 45 1.5 mi away ⇄
Westham 45 1.5 mi away ⇄
Stone Cross 58 2.6 mi away ⇄
Eastbourne 55 3.7 mi away ⇄
Boreham Street 36 4.5 mi away ⇄
Hooe Common 32 4.6 mi away ⇄
Polegate 54 4.6 mi away ⇄
Lower Willingdon 60 4.6 mi away ⇄
Windmill Hill 35 5.1 mi away ⇄
Bexhill-on-Sea 54 5.2 mi away ⇄
Herstmonceux 37 5.5 mi away ⇄
Lunsford's Cross 41 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pevensey Bay a nice place to live?

Pevensey Bay has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pevensey Bay is 37/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Pevensey Bay?

Pevensey Bay is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 226 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Pevensey Bay?

The current median house price in Pevensey Bay is £355,000, around 25% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £365,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 28%. There were 29 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Pevensey Bay in context

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Postcode districts in Pevensey Bay

BN24 47 ⇄

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