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King Edward's Parade

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About

King Edward's Parade is a wide, level promenade running along Eastbourne's seafront, directly facing the English Channel. The area is defined by its lengthy stretch of paved walkway, flanked by a mix of residential buildings, hotels, and green lawns. It serves primarily as a route for walking and cycling, offering unobstructed views of the sea and the distinctive Beachy Head cliffs to the west. The atmosphere is typically calm, focused on the coastal panorama and the steady movement of the water.

The parade is anchored by the Wish Tower, a well-preserved Martello tower built in the early 19th century for coastal defence. This historic structure, now a museum, provides a specific focal point along the esplanade. The area's character is functional and open, with benches spaced along the promenade for resting and observing the marine activity. It connects directly to the more central pier area but maintains a quieter, more residential feel.

Area overview

On average King Edward's Parade has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 222 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in King Edward's Parade is £45,449 per year. There are 1 schools in King Edward's Parade: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). King Edward's Parade is home to around 7,643 people, with a population density of about 6,414.6 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
222
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

King Edward's Parade Population
7,643
Population density
6,414.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
106.63(+236%)
Shoplifting
65.94(+726%)
Anti-social behaviour
58.35(+374%)
Public order
30.22(+398%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.15(+212%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,416
70.88%
Other White
1,069
13.99%
Other
179
2.34%
Other Asian
161
2.11%
African
112
1.47%
Total population: 7,641

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,450
36.34%
No qualifications
1,183
17.55%
Level 3 (A level)
1,019
15.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
812
12.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
678
10.06%
Total 16+ residents: 6,742

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,861
46.05%
Owns outright
1,311
32.44%
Owns with a mortgage
504
12.47%
Other forms of private rent
156
3.86%
Other social rented
130
3.22%
Total households: 4,041

Property prices in King Edward's Parade

Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in King Edward's Parade area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for King Edward's Parade in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in King Edward's Parade over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats149£192,500
Detached3£810,000
Terraced10£302,000
Semi-Detached1£1,250,000

10 years median price trend in King Edward's Parade

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in King Edward's Parade.

All postcodes in King Edward's Parade

BN214NE

Cornfield Lane

BN214QG

Cornfield Road

BN212AB

Hartfield Road

BN211BN

Southfields Road

BN214RG

Station Street

BN214HP

Jevington Gardens

BN214EB

Lansdowne Terrace

BN214BH

Howard Square

BN207FB

Grassington Road

BN213AY

Lismore Road

BN213UX

St Leonards Road

BN211AH

Upperton

BN219SD

Grove Road

BN207AG

South Cliff

BN211EG

Compton Place Road

BN214FB

Wilmington Gardens

BN214PP

Hyde Gardens

BN214LN

Chelsea Mews

BN207DX

Meads Road

BN214RL

Gildredge Road

BN214RJ

Mark Lane

BN214RX

Gildredge Road

BN213LE

Trinity Trees

BN214JN

Wilmington Gardens

BN213UT

St Leonards Road

BN213UG

Wharf Road

BN219WN

Upperton

BN213BA

Lismore Road

BN213XY

Upperton

BN214JR

Carlisle Road

BN214JZ

Old Wish Road

BN214RA

Gildredge Road

BN207AT

Silverdale Road

BN214QE

Cornfield Road

BN211BA

Southfields Road

BN214SR

Calverley Road

BN213AZ

Upperton

BN214EJ

Compton Street

BN214BW

Compton Street

BN214AX

Burlington Place

BN219SJ

Grove Road

BN207BS

Carlisle Road

BN214NJ

Chiswick Place

BN211EL

Upperton Road

BN214AH

Meads

BN213DE

Terminus Road

BN219ZL

Grove Road

BN214LG

Lushington Road

BN214BJ

Lascelles Terrace

BN214EE

Meads

BN219SL

Grove Road

BN214HR

Jevington Gardens

BN214PX

Hyde Gardens

BN219SG

Grove Road

BN214PE

Spencer Road

BN211EA

Compton Place Road

BN214AP

Compton Street

BN207AJ

Silverdale Road

BN214EP

Grange Road

BN207HR

St John's Road

BN214HF

Grange Road

BN219TG

Upperton

BN214BP

Compton Street

BN219NJ

Upperton

BN214HD

Blackwater Road

BN212BN

Upperton

BN214LT

South Street

BN214DT

Compton Street

BN214AA

Cornfield Terrace

BN213BL

Hartington Place

BN219TA

Upperton

BN214DU

Compton Street

BN207DR

Meads Road

BN214BZ

Devonshire Place

BN211DL

Arlington Road

BN214EQ

Meads

BN214BL

Lascelles Terrace

BN219SE

Grove Road

BN214QS

Terminus Road

BN214AY

Burlington Place

BN214RY

Gildredge Road

BN214JX

Old Wish Road

BN219SU

Upperton

BN214NT

Cornfield Terrace

BN214FE

Blackwater Road

BN211AG

Upperton Road

BN214UT

South Street

BN214HX

College Road

BN214TJ

Grove Road

BN214TR

Grove Road

BN212DB

Upperton Lane

BN214SF

Gildredge Road

BN214QD

Cornfield Road

BN214BU

King Edwards Parade

BN214EF

Carlisle Road

BN211BX

Southfields Road

BN214PY

Connaught Road

BN219BD

Upperton

BN207DS

Meads Road

BN214NY

Hardwick Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.