BN22 0AD is a sought-after residential area on Decoy Drive, 0.1km from Eastbourne in Eastbourne. Administratively it sits within Ratton ward and the Eastbourne constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN22, BN22 0AD offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £690k, down 10.4% year-on-year. 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 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00106340 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DECOY DRIVE, BN22 0AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DECOY DRIVE, BN22 0AD.
312
48
£ 41,000 /yr
45%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BN22 0AD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £690k, 89% 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. Property prices are trending down 10.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN22 0AD. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 553,000
11 sales · Mean £ 592,086
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN22 0AD has low crime rates — 31 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
Parkland Junior School
Parkland Infant School
The Lindfield School
Summerdown School
The Eastbourne Academy
Ratton School
College Central
Oakwood Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Cuckoo Cakes & Cafe0.7 km
- Bramptons Diner0.9 km
- Caffe Italia0.8 km
- Eastbourne Tenpin0.7 km
- Lakeside Tea Chalet0.4 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Argos1.0 km
- Aryians mini market0.7 km
- Hampden Park Sports Centre0.7 km
- Paperlane0.8 km
- Premier - Broadway Convenience LTD0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Eastbourne Railway Club0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Bodrum Kebab & Pizza0.7 km
- Broadway Chippy0.4 km
- Broadway Kebabs0.4 km
- Charlie Chans0.4 km
- China inn0.7 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hampden Park0.8 km
- Polegate3.0 km
- Eastbourne3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Meadowlands Avenue0.1 km
- Meadowlands Avenue0.1 km
- Stanmer Drive0.2 km
- Park Gates0.2 km
- Dene Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN220AD · Data under Open Government Licence