BN22 0AB is a sought-after residential area on Decoy Drive, 0.3km from Eastbourne in Eastbourne. Administratively it sits within Ratton ward and the Eastbourne constituency.
For serious buyers, BN22 0AB is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £880k. 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 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00106348 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DECOY DRIVE, BN22 0AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DECOY DRIVE, BN22 0AB.
349
53
£ 41,000 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
BN22 0AB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £880k, 95% 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 BN22 0AB. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 880,000
1 sales · Mean £ 880,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN22 0AB has low crime rates — 18 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.
school Local Schools
Ratton School
Parkland Infant School
Parkland Junior School
The Lindfield School
Summerdown School
The Eastbourne Academy
Oakwood Primary Academy
Ocklynge Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Cuckoo Cakes & Cafe1.0 km
- Eastbourne Tenpin0.9 km
- Lakeside Tea Chalet0.4 km
- Miha's Cafe0.6 km
- The Blue Lagoon Warm Water Centre1.0 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Aryians mini market1.0 km
- Hampden Park Sports Centre0.9 km
- Paperlane1.0 km
- Premier - Broadway Convenience LTD0.6 km
- Premier - Cheers @ Hampden Park1.0 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Bodrum Kebab & Pizza0.9 km
- Broadway Chippy0.6 km
- Broadway Kebabs0.6 km
- Charlie Chans0.6 km
- China inn1.0 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Red Lion Public House1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hampden Park1.0 km
- Eastbourne3.1 km
- Polegate3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Park Gates0.1 km
- Kings Drive0.1 km
- Stanmer Drive0.1 km
- Kings Drive0.1 km
- Meadowlands Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN220AB · Data under Open Government Licence