Eastbourne, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Eastbourne is a large city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 118,219. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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BCommunity
| Population | 118,219 |
| Population Density | 6,934 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.7687°, 0.2845° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.0 inches (1,017 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.7 inches (12 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $47,290 |
| Median Age | 45.6 years |
About Eastbourne
Eastbourne is a large city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 118,219. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Eastbourne vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Eastbourne vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $47,290 |
| 37% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,290 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $909 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.3% |
| 75% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 70 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Healthcare | 8 |
| Retail | 0 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 49.0% |
| Public Transit | 6.3% |
| Work from Home | 23.1% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $326,589 |
| 16% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,182 |
| 2% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 60.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 39.7% |
| Housing Units | 47,288 |
Property Tax
Climate in Eastbourne
Eastbourne has an average annual temperature of 11.5°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.1°C), the coldest is Jan (5.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 845 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 17.1 sq mi (44.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,934/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.7687°N, 0.2845°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1858 | NORTH SEA | Unknown | 6.0 m | - | 97 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 76 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in |
Eastbourne has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 41°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and May the driest (1.8").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.8% |
| 12% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 46.9% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 6,934/sq mi |
| Total Area | 17.1 sq mi |
Services
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Retail Stores | 0 |
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 49.0% |
| Public Transit | 6.3% |
| Work from Home | 23.1% |
Schools in Eastbourne
27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Prep | - | - | - | - |
| Summerdown School/The Southfield Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Parkland Infant School | - | - | - | - |
| College Central | - | - | - | - |
| The Cavendish School | - | - | - | - |
| Roselands Infants' School | - | - | - | - |
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Oakwood Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| The Lindfield School | - | - | - | - |
| Parkland Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| The Eastbourne Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Stafford Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Gildredge House | - | - | - | - |
| Eastbourne College | - | - | - | - |
| Ratton School | - | - | - | - |
| Motcombe Infants' School | - | - | - | - |
| Pashley Down Infant School | - | - | - | - |
| The South Downs School | - | - | - | - |
| St John's Meads Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tollgate Community Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| St Andrew's Church of England Infants School | - | - | - | - |
| Bede's Prep School | - | - | - | - |
| Willingdon Community School | - | - | - | - |
| Willingdon Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bourne Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ocklynge Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Heron Park Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Eastbourne
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DnB Liquified | liquid dnb | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Greatest Hits Radio 60s | greatest hits | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| More Radio Eastbourne | hits, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| 1BTN | electronic, funk | MP3 | |
| TTNS | eclectic, f | MP3 192 kbps | |
| XenFM | dnb, drum & bass | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Bhcr Brighton Hove Community Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hailsham FM | local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| West Kent Radio | - | MP3 170 kbps | |
| Radio Redhill | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Reverb | brighton, not-for-profit | MP3 128 kbps | |
| TGM GOSPEL RADIO | gospel | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Redhill - 100.4FM | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Power Ace Radio | afrobeats, easy listening | MP3 128 kbps | |
| University Radio Falmer | music, talk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Conquest Hospital Radio | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Gaydio Brighton | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Eastbourne
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Abbey | ||||
| Battle Museum of Local History | ||||
| Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum | ||||
| Bexhill Museum | ||||
| Charleston House | ||||
| Eastbourne heritage centre | ||||
| Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum | ||||
| Farleys Barn Gallery | ||||
| Newhaven Fort | ||||
| Newhaven Local & Maritime Museum | ||||
| Pevensey Courthouse Museum | ||||
| Polegate Windmill | ||||
| Seaford Museum (Martello Tower 74) | ||||
| The Beachy Head Story |
Libraries in Eastbourne
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bexhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eastbourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hailsham Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hampden Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Heathfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Little Common Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newhaven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newhaven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Old Town Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Polegate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ringmer Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Seaford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Uckfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Willingdon Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Eastbourne
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexhill Farmers' Market | |||||
| Bexhill Indoor Market | |||||
| Market Square |
Hotels in Eastbourne
45 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Eastbourne
100 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Eastbourne
93 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Eastbourne
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Eastbourne
5 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Eastbourne
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Eastbourne
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Eastbourne
2 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Eastbourne
6 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Eastbourne
13 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Eastbourne
4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Eastbourne
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Eastbourne
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Eastbourne
9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Eastbourne
3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Eastbourne
9 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Eastbourne
4 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Eastbourne
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abyss Brewing | ||||
| Battle Brewery | ||||
| Burning Sky Brewery | ||||
| Gun Brewery | ||||
| Old Tree Brewery | ||||
| The Three Legs |
Stadiums & Teams in Eastbourne
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Eastbourne
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Eastbourne
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Gatwick Airport | LGW | Large Airport |
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | Large Airport |
| Brighton City Airport | ESH | Medium Airport |
| London Biggin Hill Airport | BQH | Medium Airport |
| London City Airport | LCY | Medium Airport |
| Lydd London Ashford Airport | LYX | Medium Airport |
| Acton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Barcombe-North Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Baynard's Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bonnington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowford Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bradleys Lawn Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Challock Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chelworth House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chipstead Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Churchlands Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crockham Hill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Danehill Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deanland Lewes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| East Haxted Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Egerton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Folly Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fowler's Field Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fowler's Field Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fridd Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Frieslands Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Frinsted Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Goldstone Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hadfold Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hamilton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Harringe Court Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Headcorn Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Hickstead Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Homefield Farm / Edenbridge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Jackrells Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kenley Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Kittyhawk Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Laddingford Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Lamberhurst Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lamberhurst Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Engeham Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Robhurst Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lukesfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Meadow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| OaklandS Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Old Hay Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Palmers Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Patridge Green Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Piltdown Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Eastbourne
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Eastbourne Post Office | |
| Green Street Post Office | |
| Hampden Park Post Office | |
| Lower Willingdon Post Office | |
| Old Town Post Office | |
| Premier St. Anthony's Post Office | |
| Rodmill Post Office | |
| Wish Hill Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Eastbourne
32 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| All Souls | |
| cemetery chapel | |
| Central Methodist Church | |
| Christ Church | |
| Church of God Worldwide Mission | |
| Eastbourne Grace Baptist Church | |
| Eastbourne House | |
| Eastbourne Mosque | |
| Egmond Evangelical Church | |
| Emmanuel Church Eastbourne | |
| Grove Road Baptist Chapel | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| New Hope Baptist Church | |
| Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church | |
| Saint Peter | |
| South Street Free Church | |
| St Andrew | |
| St Gregory | |
| St John the Evangelist |
Explore Near Eastbourne
Quick Facts
Around Eastbourne
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Eastbourne
36 places within 15 km
- • Combe Hill Neolithic Causewayed Enclosure
- • Field System
- • Long Burgh long barrow
- • Long Man of Wilmington
- • Northeye
- + 5 more
- • Hope Gap
- • Redoubt Fortress
- • Beachy Head Lighthouse
- • Belle Tout lighthouse
- • Bostal Hill
- • Cliff End
- • Combe Hill
- • Cooden Mount
- • Exceat Hill
- + 12 more
- • Cow Gap
- • Seven Sisters
- • Seven Sisters
- • Seven Sisters
- • Splash point
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Eastbourne
What is the population of Eastbourne?
Eastbourne has a population of 118,219 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 6,934 people per square mile, spread across 17.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.3% female and 47.7% male.
Is Eastbourne expensive to live in?
The median household income is $47,290, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $326,589 (16% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,182 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Eastbourne?
Eastbourne has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Eastbourne?
The unemployment rate in Eastbourne is 6.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $909. There are 70 business establishments in the area, including 27 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Eastbourne?
The median home value in Eastbourne is $326,589. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,182. The homeownership rate is 60.3%.
How are the schools in Eastbourne?
29.8% of adults in Eastbourne hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 46.9% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Eastbourne?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Eastbourne is 9.4% White, 1.5% Black or African American, 4.6% Asian. 91.3% of residents speak only English at home. 4.7% of the population are military veterans. 6.3% of residents have a disability.
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