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About

Meads occupies the westernmost stretch of Eastbourne's coastline, rising from sea level up the steep slopes of the South Downs. The area is primarily residential, characterised by detached houses and tree-lined avenues. Its lower section runs along the seafront, featuring a mix of Edwardian architecture and modern apartment buildings.

A notable local landmark is the Wish Tower, a well-preserved Martello tower that forms part of the seafront promenade. The ward includes the lower slopes of the Downs, providing direct access to open countryside and walking paths. Holywell and the surrounding parkland offer a recreational space within this largely settled part of town.

Area overview

On average Meads has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 143 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Meads is £48,507 per year. There are 4 schools in Meads: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Meads is home to around 10,939 people, with a population density of about 873.4 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
143
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Meads Population
10,939
Population density
873.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66.92(+111%)
Shoplifting
45.34(+468%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.77(+223%)
Public order
18.92(+212%)
Other theft
13.53(+141%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,425
77.02%
Other White
1,180
10.79%
Other
181
1.65%
Indian
136
1.24%
Irish
136
1.24%
Total population: 10,939

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,805
38.52%
No qualifications
1,618
16.38%
Level 3 (A level)
1,492
15.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,171
11.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
937
9.49%
Total 16+ residents: 9,878

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,659
46.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,892
33.05%
Owns with a mortgage
714
12.47%
Other forms of private rent
189
3.3%
Other social rented
186
3.25%
Total households: 5,724

Property prices in Meads

Based on 203 recent sales, the median property price is £247,500 in Meads area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Meads 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 Meads over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached6£542,475
Flats172£225,000
Detached7£905,000
Terraced18£407,750

10 years median price trend in Meads

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Meads.

All postcodes in Meads

BN207UD

Carlisle Road

BN213JT

Bolton Road

BN214NY

Hardwick Road

BN214DL

Grand Parade

BN214LZ

South Street

BN213ND

Terminus Road

BN207FB

Grassington Road

BN214AJ

Meads

BN214EW

Howard Square

BN214RX

Gildredge Road

BN200BB

East Dean Road

BN214BT

Carlisle Road

BN214BW

Compton Street

BN214QZ

West Terrace

BN207NQ

St Johns Road

BN214EF

Carlisle Road

BN213BH

Hartington Place

BN214DB

Carlisle Road

BN214SR

Calverley Road

BN207RE

Coltstocks Road

BN207EA

Meads Road

BN214JD

Blackwater Road

BN207TX

Wells Close

BN207AD

Silverdale Road

BN207JT

Holbrook Close

BN207QT

Meads Street

BN214HX

College Road

BN207HD

Granville Road

BN207TW

Rochester Close

BN214HP

Jevington Gardens

BN214PB

Spencer Road

BN213AT

Lismore Road

BN207NS

Milnthorpe Road

BN214RL

Gildredge Road

BN207BB

Silverdale Road

BN213LF

Waterford Mews

BN214AU

Burlington Place

BN213AH

Terminus Road

BN207XF

Cliff Road

BN214AH

Meads

BN207ER

Carlisle Road

BN207FG

King Edwards Parade

BN207TZ

Lincoln Close

BN214AS

Burlington Place

BN214QJ

Meads

BN214HY

College Road

BN214PT

Hyde Gardens

BN214AY

Burlington Place

BN207NA

Fairfield Road

BN214BB

Compton Street

BN207TS

Cranborne Avenue

BN207RA

Matlock Road

BN207YA

Meads

BN207UA

Salisbury Road

BN214FG

Howard Square

BN213JX

Bolton Road

BN207AZ

Silverdale Road

BN207ND

St Johns Road

BN214SN

West Street

BN214JF

Blackwater Road

BN207QL

Meads Road

BN214PP

Hyde Gardens

BN207EW

Carlisle Road

BN207UB

Salisbury Road

BN214BZ

Devonshire Place

BN214RD

Gildredge Road

BN207GD

Darley Road

BN211EE

Compton Place Road

BN214DS

King Edwards Parade

BN207RU

Cliff Road

BN213DF

Terminus Road

BN214NU

Hardwick Road

BN207UN

Darley Road

BN207UG

Meads

BN207JF

Bolsover Road

BN214SU

Camden Road

BN207JE

Bolsover Road

BN214AD

Devonshire Place

BN207DH

Blackwater Road

BN207XY

East Dean Road

BN207JN

Bolsover Road

BN213BJ

Hartington Place

BN207QH

Gaudick Road

BN214HZ

College Road

BN207QS

Beachy Head Road

BN207BN

Carlisle Road

BN207JX

Staveley Road

BN214HR

Jevington Gardens

BN207RQ

Gaudick Place

BN207SX

Paradise Drive

BN214UQ

Calverley Walk

BN214JX

Old Wish Road

BN214SX

Hyde Road

BN207HG

Granville Road

BN207JH

South Cliff

BN214DR

Meads

BN214AR

Burlington Place

BN207NX

Chesterfield Road

BN214NN

Cornfield Terrace

BN207NT

Chesterfield Road

Data Sources

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