Postcode Analysis Wealden, South East

DOWNS VIEW CLOSE, BN20 0DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWNS VIEW CLOSE, BN20 0DT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

248

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 46,500 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN20 0DT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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8/10
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6/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

BN20 0DT is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 83% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £560k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN20 0DT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Downs View Close, 0.3km from Friston in East Dean and Friston. Administratively it sits within South Downs ward and the Lewes constituency.

For serious buyers, BN20 0DT is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents here average 58 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £560k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN20 0DT are sourced from Output Area E00107524 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN20 0DT. The average age is 58.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 560,000

2 sales · Mean £ 560,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BN20 0DT has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Barn Stores0.3 km
  • Downland Butchers0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Sheppard's Cafe0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Eastbourne4.9 km
  • Hampden Park6.0 km
  • Polegate7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Downs View Lane0.1 km
  • Downs View Lane0.2 km
  • Downlands Way Shops0.3 km
  • East Dean Garage0.3 km
  • East Dean0.3 km