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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

BN207BU

Grassington Road

BN207UH

Darley Road

BN214FE

Blackwater Road

BN207XX

Meads

BN214LS

Lushington Lane

BN207QG

Meads Road

BN207AY

Silverdale Road

BN207AJ

Silverdale Road

BN214XF

South Street

BN207HH

Granville Road

BN207JU

Staveley Road

BN214QR

Ivy Terrace

BN214BD

Chiswick Place

BN214UJ

South Street

BN214EP

Grange Road

BN213BA

Lismore Road

BN214JB

Blackwater Road

BN207UP

Meads Brow

BN214PA

Spencer Road

BN213FH

Meads

BN214AQ

Devonshire Place

BN207NF

Fairfield Road

BN207BH

Grassington Road

BN207DE

Grange Gardens

BN207EQ

Beristede Close

BN214UL

Artisans Dwellings

BN207NG

St Johns Road

BN214BY

Meads

BN214NS

Cornfield Terrace

BN214TA

West Street Mews

BN207ET

Meads Road

BN213AN

Terminus Road

BN214QT

Ivy Terrace

BN214AT

Burlington Place

BN214SD

Jevington Gardens

BN207UX

Saffrons Park

BN214EQ

Meads

BN207XL

Dukes Drive

BN207HL

Ascot Close

BN214JZ

Old Wish Road

BN200AD

Meads

BN207RY

Gaudick Place

BN207XH

Dukes Drive

BN213BE

Hartington Place

BN207LA

Buxton Road

BN214TJ

Grove Road

BN214JQ

Blackwater Road

BN207GE

Darley Road

BN214DG

Grand Parade

BN207JZ

Staveley Road

BN214JN

Wilmington Gardens

BN207XW

Wellcombe Crescent

BN207JB

St Johns Road

BN214HA

Grange Road

BN207RW

Meads Street

BN214BL

Lascelles Terrace

BN214EJ

Compton Street

BN214NT

Cornfield Terrace

BN213BT

St Brelades

BN207EZ

Silverdale Road

BN211DX

Compton Place Road

BN214QN

Bolton Road

BN214RJ

Mark Lane

BN207RD

The Village

BN214BH

Howard Square

BN207PY

Meads Road

BN214QG

Cornfield Road

BN207JL

St Gregory Close

BN214DT

Compton Street

BN207PH

Derwent Road

BN213BX

Trinity Place

BN214HF

Grange Road

BN207NR

Milnthorpe Road

BN207LH

Staveley Road

BN214FB

Wilmington Gardens

BN214EU

Grange Road

BN207LW

Gaudick Road

BN214AF

Devonshire Place

BN214HB

Grange Court

BN213BL

Hartington Place

BN213LE

Trinity Trees

BN207NW

Milnthorpe Gardens

BN214AB

Devonshire Place

BN207QP

Beachy Head Road

BN214NE

Cornfield Lane

BN207AB

Silverdale Road

BN214LD

South Street

BN207LB

Buxton Road

BN214HQ

Sheraton Close

BN214PD

Spencer Road

BN207JY

Staveley Road

BN214LP

South Street

BN207DL

Blackwater Road

BN214FA

Compton Street

BN214XB

South Street

BN214QE

Cornfield Road

BN213LH

Trinity Trees

BN213AJ

Terminus Road

BN214HD

Blackwater Road

BN207AH

South Cliff Avenue

Data Sources

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