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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

BN214WR

Jevington Gardens

BN214QR

Ivy Terrace

BN214JA

College Road

BN213FP

Upperton

BN214QY

West Terrace

BN214FG

Howard Square

BN214JQ

Blackwater Road

BN219WJ

Upperton

BN212WU

Upperton

BN214AT

Burlington Place

BN219AT

Upperton

BN219WE

Upperton

BN214JY

Old Wish Road

BN214AF

Devonshire Place

BN213YP

Grand Parade

BN213BN

Hartington Place

BN214TY

Grove Road

BN213BE

Hartington Place

BN214JJ

Carlisle Road

BN214SN

West Street

BN211EU

Upperton Road

BN214LW

South Street

BN214BT

Carlisle Road

BN214EA

Wilmington Square

BN214QT

Ivy Terrace

BN214JF

Blackwater Road

BN213DF

Terminus Road

BN214RB

Gildredge Road

BN214XG

Gloucester Mews

BN207BL

Carlisle Road

BN219QH

Upperton

BN207BJ

Grassington Road

BN213YE

The Avenue

BN214EW

Howard Square

BN211EQ

Compton Place Road

BN214HG

Grange Road

BN214RD

Gildredge Road

BN211AD

Upperton

BN214HQ

Sheraton Close

BN207AB

Silverdale Road

BN214PN

Hyde Gardens

BN207DA

Grange Gardens

BN213FE

The Avenue

BN213YT

Meads

BN214QX

West Terrace

BN213WW

Wharf Road

BN214TX

Grove Road

BN214UJ

South Street

BN214QN

Bolton Road

BN219SN

Grove Road

BN213FG

Wharf Road

BN214NL

Chiswick Place

BN214PT

Hyde Gardens

BN214SU

Camden Road

BN214NH

Chiswick Place

BN214EZ

Furness Close

BN219TJ

Upperton

BN213DA

Trinity Place

BN214PU

Hyde Gardens

BN211DD

Old Orchard Road

BN212ET

Hartfield Road

BN213AT

Lismore Road

BN213FJ

Avenue Lane

BN214LR

South Street

BN214DH

Grand Parade

BN214DN

Meads

BN213DB

Trinity Place

BN211DB

Old Orchard Road

BN214HN

Jevington Gardens

BN213QJ

Terminus Road

BN214HE

Grange Road

BN214UA

Bath Road

BN213WG

Upperton

BN213ND

Terminus Road

BN214DX

Wilmington Square

BN214PJ

Cornfield Road

BN213AJ

Terminus Road

BN213YA

The Avenue

BN207AH

South Cliff Avenue

BN227LZ

Upperton

BN214XH

Gloucester Mews

BN214AN

Compton Street

BN213LZ

St Leonard's Road

BN214NS

Cornfield Terrace

BN214UP

South Street

BN214HZ

College Road

BN219PY

Upperton

BN214SA

Gildredge Road

BN213JX

Bolton Road

BN213GA

Commercial Road

BN213YB

The Avenue

BN214BD

Chiswick Place

BN219RU

Upperton

BN213YR

Grand Parade

BN214SP

Hyde Road

BN211BD

Wharf Road

BN214AE

Devonshire Place

BN207BP

Grassington Road

BN213XB

Upper Avenue

BN211DG

Saffrons Road

Data Sources

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