Postcode Analysis Eastbourne, South East

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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Population

312

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 41,000 /yr

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Employed

45%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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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.

home £464,250 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British88.2%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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.

Violence and sexual offences26
Anti-social behaviour12
Vehicle crime6
Shoplifting5
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Parkland Junior School

Good247 pupils0.4 km
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Parkland Infant School

Good165 pupils0.4 km
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The Lindfield School

Outstanding111 pupils0.5 km
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Ratton School

Good1187 pupils0.7 km
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The Eastbourne Academy

Requires Improvement850 pupils0.7 km
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Summerdown School

0.9 km
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Oakwood Primary Academy

Good322 pupils1.0 km
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College Central

Good38 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
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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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.4 km
fastfood

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
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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