Hammonds Drive Eastbourne
73 addresses across 3 postcodes (BN23), about 470 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local access road. USRN 13200179.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Eastbourne costs £2,654 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 97% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hampden Park (Sussex), about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 390 m away, and Princes Park (14 hectares) is about 760 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 2 to 4 m above sea level.
- Noise: 32 of its 75 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Sovereign Practice, about 720 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 63% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 41 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2021 | UNITS 11 AND 12, WHITE KNIGHT BUSINESS PARK, 10 BN23 6PW | Other | £35,150 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Eastbourne in 2026-27: Band D £2,654 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,770 | £2,064 | £2,359 | £2,654 | £3,244 | £3,834 | £4,424 | £5,309 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (44% of about 680 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Unit 2 Fort Lane: up to 7 homes, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Marshalls Yard, Winchelsea Road: up to 9 homes, permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 30 November 2026 to 7 December 2026: ESP ELECTRICITY, New service connection, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (standard works, permit applied for)
Finished in the last three months
- 2 October 2026: SOUTH EAST WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, verge (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BN23 6PW | zone 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| BN23 6FB | zone 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BN23 6QY | zone 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 76 addresses are between 2 m and 4 m above sea level (3 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN23 6FB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN23 6PW | 100% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
| BN23 6QY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hampden Park (Sussex) 861,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Eastbourne 3.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Pevensey and Westham 166,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hawthorn Road Roselands | 240 m |
| Car parks | Fishermens Green Car Park | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 52.7 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sovereign Practice | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 270 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Seaside Dental Health Practice | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Eastbourne District General Hospital | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Sussex Police - Eastbourne Hammonds Police Station | 50 m |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 360 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 390 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Princes Park 14 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,290 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Archery Recreation Ground 1.9 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.0 ha | 240 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 17 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Eastbourne Redoubt, a scheduled monument, 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Eastbourne Redoubt | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Shinewater Bronze Age settlement | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| St Anthony's Hill | Hill | 800 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Southbourne Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Eastbourne Beach | Beach | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Ham Shaw | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Langney Point | Wetland | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Tas Combe | Valley | 4 km (2.5 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 43 | 75 |
32 of the street's 75 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Eastbourne: see them on the Eastbourne page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church of England Infants School | Primary | 2–7 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Tollgate Community Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Roselands Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stafford Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School Church of England/Methodist | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| West Rise Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Langney Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Heron Park Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bourne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Catherine's College Church of England | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| East Sussex College Group | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ratton Pantry BN23 6FB | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Booker Cash & Carry Eastbourne BN23 6PW | Distributors/Transporters | 160 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Wickes Building Supplies Ltd BN23 6PW | Retailers - other | 180 m | Exempt | |
| Truly Scrumptious BN23 6PW | Other catering premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Argos BN23 6QD | Retailers - other | 210 m | Exempt | |
| The Range BN23 6QD | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Eternal Collagen BN22 8PW | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| McDonald's BN23 6QD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Poppyseed Bakery Ltd BN23 6QA | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Bee Huro Honey BN23 6QA | Distributors/Transporters | 290 m | Exempt | |
| Greggs PLC BN23 6QD | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Starbucks Coffee BN23 6QD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Yo! To Go! @ Tesco Extra BN23 6QD | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Tesco BN23 6QD | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Police Station (18); On or near A2290 (17); On or near Hammonds Drive (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 63% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: ESP ELECTRICITY: New service connection, 30 November 2026 to 7 December 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: SOUTH EAST WATER: Utility repair and maintenance works, 2 October 2026 to 7 October 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- BN23 6PW: 54 addresses of 57 in the postcode
- BN23 6FB: 17 addresses of 18 in the postcode
- BN23 6QY: 2 addresses
Nearby streets
Northbourne Road · Birch Industrial Estate · Hawthorn Road · Finmere Road · Birch Road · Roseveare Road · Britland Estate · Churchdale Place · Finmere Close · Churchdale Road · Lottbridge Drove · Bridgemere Road
All the streets in BN23 and across Eastbourne.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.