Postcode Analysis Eastbourne, South East

DECOY DRIVE, BN22 0AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DECOY DRIVE, BN22 0AA.

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

349

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 41,000 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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9/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BN22 0AA's low deprivation rank, 95% ownership, and £707k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

BN22 0AA is a sought-after residential area on Decoy Drive, 0.4km from Eastbourne in Eastbourne. Administratively it sits within Ratton ward and the Eastbourne constituency.

For serious buyers, BN22 0AA is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 95% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £707k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for BN22 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00106348 (shared with 12 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 BN22 0AA. The average age is 53.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 707,500

2 sales · Mean £ 707,500

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

BN22 0AA has low crime rates — 19 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 offences21
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft5
Drugs3
Possession of weapons2

school Local Schools

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Ratton School

Good1187 pupils0.4 km
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Parkland Junior School

Good247 pupils0.7 km
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Parkland Infant School

Good165 pupils0.7 km
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The Lindfield School

Outstanding111 pupils0.9 km
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Summerdown School

0.9 km
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The Eastbourne Academy

Requires Improvement850 pupils1.1 km
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Ocklynge Junior School

Requires Improvement795 pupils1.1 km
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Oakwood Primary Academy

Good322 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Premier - Broadway Convenience LTD0.7 km
  • Kings Drive Petrol Service Station0.9 km
  • League of Friends Shop0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Eastbourne Tenpin0.9 km
  • Lakeside Tea Chalet0.4 km
  • Miha's Cafe0.7 km
  • The Golf Kitchen Ltd0.8 km
  • Willingdon Golf Club - Bar0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Broadway Chippy0.7 km
  • Broadway Kebabs0.7 km
  • Charlie Chans0.7 km
  • New China0.7 km
  • Subway0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Rodmill Public House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hampden Park1.1 km
  • Eastbourne3.0 km
  • Polegate3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Kings Drive0.0 km
  • Kings Drive0.0 km
  • Park Gates0.2 km
  • Stanmer Drive0.2 km
  • Woodland Avenue0.2 km