Area Analysis Eastbourne, South East

BN22 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BN22 postcode area.

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Population

32,559

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 36,557 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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3/10
family_restroomFamily
3/10
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7/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
7/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
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Area Character

BN22 is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £273k. Property prices are trending down 7.6% year-on-year.

home £273,604 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN22 is a postcode district in Eastbourne, South East, covering 816 active and 231 retired postcodes.

The largest share of BN22 (17%) is characterised by a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families, alongside a neighbourhood where residents are striving to improve despite financial pressures (10%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes BN22 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in BN22 are around £273k, down 7.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BN22 at 270 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BN22 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.5%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3172
Anti-social behaviour1596
Criminal damage and arson812
Shoplifting762
Public order670

school Local Schools

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Summerdown School

P

Bourne Primary School

Requires Improvement438 pupils
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St Andrew's Church of England Infants School

Good256 pupils
P

St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School

Good438 pupils
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The Eastbourne Academy

Requires Improvement850 pupils
P

Heron Park Primary Academy

Good360 pupils
P

Oakwood Primary Academy

Good322 pupils
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College Central

Good38 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Premier Seaside Newsagent
  • Argos
  • Aryians mini market
  • ATES Supermarket
  • Beach Fish
  • + 24 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Seven Sisters
  • Alexandra Arms
  • Arlington Arms
  • Buskers Bar
  • Eastbourne & District Trade Union Club
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • Sovereign Centre
  • Splash Point Cafe
  • Thayers Ice Cream
  • The Beach Deck
  • The Beach Kitchen
  • + 44 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Sainsbury's
  • Sainsbury's
  • Tesco
  • Tesco
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • China Garden
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Tops Pizza - Eastbourne
  • Ates Kebab (Rother Grill)
  • Bodrum Kebab & Pizza
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

34 nearby
  • Albert & Victoria Guest House
  • Atlanta Guest House
  • Bassets House
  • Bay Lodge Guest House
  • Beachside Holiday Flats
  • + 29 more