BN22 0BY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Willingdon Park Drive, 0.6km from Eastbourne in Eastbourne. Administratively it sits within Ratton ward and the Eastbourne constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN22, BN22 0BY offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% 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 £500k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN22 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00106338 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLINGDON PARK DRIVE, BN22 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLINGDON PARK DRIVE, BN22 0BY.
267
54
£ 41,000 /yr
33%
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 0BY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £500k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £500k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN22 0BY. The average age is 54.4. 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
£ 499,999
7 sales · Mean £ 458,142
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN22 0BY 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.
school Local Schools
The Lindfield School
Parkland Junior School
Parkland Infant School
The Eastbourne Academy
Oakwood Primary Academy
Ratton School
College Central
Summerdown School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Hampden Park Sports Centre0.6 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Premier - Broadway Convenience LTD0.2 km
- Willingdon Village Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Willingdon SF Connect0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Lakeside Tea Chalet0.9 km
- Miha's Cafe0.2 km
- Thai Village Restaurant0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Broadway Chippy0.2 km
- Broadway Kebabs0.2 km
- Charlie Chans0.2 km
- New China0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Chalk Farm Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Red Lion Public House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hampden Park1.2 km
- Polegate2.5 km
- Eastbourne3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Friston Avenue0.1 km
- Friston Avenue0.1 km
- Dene Drive0.2 km
- Dene Drive0.2 km
- The Broadway0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN220BY · Data under Open Government Licence