BN20 0BE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Mary Ann Lane, 0.7km from Friston in East Dean and Friston. Administratively it sits within South Downs ward and the Lewes constituency.
For families considering a move, BN20 0BE represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An established, mature community with an average age of 55 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.0M.
Census 2021 statistics for BN20 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00107527 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARY ANN LANE, BN20 0BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARY ANN LANE, BN20 0BE.
294
55
£ 46,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN20 0BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BN20 0BE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.0M, 59% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN20 0BE. The average age is 55.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 800,000
3 sales · Mean £ 833,333
Semi-Detached
£ 545,000
1 sales · Mean £ 545,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN20 0BE has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Barn Stores0.6 km
- Downland Butchers0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Sheppard's Cafe0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Eastbourne5.6 km
- Hampden Park6.9 km
- Seaford7.6 km
Bus Stops
- The Fridays0.2 km
- The Fridays0.2 km
- Birling Lodge0.3 km
- Birling Lodge0.3 km
- Village Hall Car Park0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BN200BE · Data under Open Government Licence