Eastbourne

Introducing Eastbourne.

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Eastbourne is one of the UK’s top coastal destinations and the sunniest place in the country. It’s a town where people love to live and work thanks to the exceptional lifestyle on offer, the remarkable connectivity, the high-quality job opportunities and much more.

Situated in East Sussex, Eastbourne has played a major role in the county’s recent economic increase, which currently boasts a GDP of 10.7bn. However, the real story is the speed of growth. Since 2012, the East Sussex County Council estimates that the local economy has grown by 51.6%. That’s far higher growth than other southern investment hotspots, such as Brighton or London.

Along with this economic rise, the local council estimates that an additional 9,400 jobs will be created in the town, with 3,000 more people looking to live in Eastbourne. This may not sound like a lot on its own, but considering the population currently sits at just 100,000, that is a lot of new people.

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£10.7bn

East Sussex County GDP

51.6%

Regional Growth (2012-2024)

9,400

New jobs in Eastbourne

£400m+

Economic value brought by tourism

Regeneration in Eastbourne.

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Like many traditional seaside towns in the UK, Eastbourne has reinvented itself for the 21st century. Whilst tourism still plays a major role in the local economy, there are many other areas where Eastbourne is regenerating, diversifying and growing.

Having recently received £19.8m of levelling-up funding from the government, the local is developing a range of exciting projects.

Towner Centenary

The Towner art gallery recently celebrated its 100th anniversary, and a refurbishment has made it a popular attraction for Eastbourne.

Black Robin Farm

A world-class culture and heritage destination on a former dairy farm, the project is designed to offer space for creative talent in the town to experiment and showcase their work.

Victoria Place

A new pedestrianised street area leading to the seafront, featuring 17 new projects, Victoria Place, will give a strong boost to Eastbourne’s nighttime and visitor economy.

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Eastbourne housing and rental market

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Eastbourne’s population is small, but its rental market is growing strongly, thanks to the overall lack of supply of property and economic growth. Figures from the Office for National Statistics show that rents in the town grew by 5.7% throughout 2024. With both the town’s population and its visitor economy growing, rents in Eastbourne will likely keep growing in the years to come. In particular because housing delivery is being put second to the construction of new commercial buildings. That means investors who buy property in Eastbourne now can maximise their returns when the property and rental markets increase over the next 15 years.

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Market highlights

• 51.6% - Economic growth in the East Sussex region in the last 12 years

• 5% - House prices in Eastbourne are only 5% below their pre-pandemic peak

• 5.7% - Rents in Eastbourne grew by 5.7% in 2024

• 6,401 - New homes to be built in Eastbourne by the end of 2029

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