BN22 0BS is a sought-after residential area on Willingdon Park Drive, 0.3km from Eastbourne in Eastbourne. Administratively it sits within Ratton ward and the Eastbourne constituency.
For serious buyers, BN22 0BS is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £464k, down 18.4% 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 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00106340 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLINGDON PARK DRIVE, BN22 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLINGDON PARK DRIVE, BN22 0BS.
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£ 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 0BS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £464k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £464k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 18.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN22 0BS. 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
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
£ 432,950
13 sales · Mean £ 446,957
Semi-Detached
£ 435,000
1 sales · Mean £ 435,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN22 0BS has low crime rates — 23 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
Ratton School
The Eastbourne Academy
Summerdown School
Oakwood Primary Academy
College Central
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Cuckoo Cakes & Cafe0.9 km
- Caffe Italia1.0 km
- Eastbourne Tenpin0.9 km
- Lakeside Tea Chalet0.6 km
- Miha's Cafe0.3 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Aryians mini market0.9 km
- Hampden Park Sports Centre0.7 km
- Paperlane1.0 km
- Premier - Broadway Convenience LTD0.3 km
- Premier - Cheers @ Hampden Park0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Bodrum Kebab & Pizza0.9 km
- Broadway Chippy0.3 km
- Broadway Kebabs0.3 km
- Charlie Chans0.3 km
- China inn0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Red Lion Public House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hampden Park1.0 km
- Polegate2.9 km
- Eastbourne3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Meadowlands Avenue0.1 km
- Meadowlands Avenue0.1 km
- Stanmer Drive0.1 km
- Dene Drive0.2 km
- Dene Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN220BS · Data under Open Government Licence