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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

BN214HJ

Grange Road

BN207QQ

Ascham Place

BN214UT

South Street

BN207NL

The Moorings

BN207TY

Warren Close

BN207HT

St Johns Road

BN207PG

Darley Road

BN207SN

Carlisle Road

BN214TR

Grove Road

BN207AG

South Cliff

BN207JW

Bolsover Road

BN207EP

Fitzgerald Close

BN214BU

King Edwards Parade

BN214SS

York Road

BN207RT

Holywell Road

BN207UF

Lordslaine Close

BN207SS

Denton Road

BN213LA

Trinity Trees

BN207BJ

Grassington Road

BN214RY

Gildredge Road

BN214EL

Compton Street

BN207UE

Carlisle Road

BN207PX

Meads Road

BN207QN

Beachy Head Road

BN207PZ

St Johns Road

BN214QY

West Terrace

BN207JJ

Jephson Close

BN214EB

Lansdowne Terrace

BN207RX

Holywell Close

BN214JJ

Carlisle Road

BN213LP

Terminus Road

BN214LG

Lushington Road

BN207AT

Silverdale Road

BN207QJ

Meads Road

BN213YT

Meads

BN207LL

Buxton Road

BN207AN

Silverdale Road

BN211EF

Compton Place Road

BN207EU

Silverdale Road

BN207EN

Carlisle Road

BN213BN

Hartington Place

BN214AN

Compton Street

BN214DQ

Compton Street

BN214BP

Compton Street

BN207RN

Meads Street

BN207HR

St John's Road

BN213LX

Terminus Road

BN207TN

Upper Carlisle Road

BN213DE

Terminus Road

BN207SW

The Dentons

BN207HU

St Johns Road

BN214HG

Grange Road

BN214XH

Gloucester Mews

BN207HE

Granville Road

BN207PE

Darley Road

BN207XR

Edensor Road

BN214RA

Gildredge Road

BN214PN

Hyde Gardens

BN207EX

Collington Close

BN207QU

De Walden Mews

BN207RP

Meads Street

BN207JA

St Johns Road

BN214TY

Grove Road

BN214LT

South Street

BN207RS

Meads Street

BN214DN

Meads

BN207PT

Meads Road

BN207LT

Fairfield Road

BN207UL

Baslow Road

BN214UA

Bath Road

BN214HH

Jevington Gardens

BN207SP

Gaudick Road

BN214LJ

Lushington Lane

BN214NX

Wish Road

BN207TQ

Hyde Tynings Close

BN214HL

Carlisle Road

BN213BW

Hartington Place

BN207XE

Cliff Road

BN214LR

South Street

BN207EY

Silverdale Road

BN211EB

Compton Place Road

BN207LG

Buxton Road

BN214AA

Cornfield Terrace

BN207TD

Carlisle Road

BN207FD

Meads Street

BN207XT

Upper Dukes Drive

BN214DW

Burlington Place

BN207HP

St Johns Road

BN207BL

Carlisle Road

BN207LE

Buxton Road

BN207XS

Rowsley Road

BN207TA

Link Road

BN207LX

Fairfield Road

BN214SY

Hyde Road

BN207LR

Fairfield Road

BN207XN

Foyle Way

BN214SH

Gildredge Road

BN214DH

Grand Parade

BN207DF

Meads Road

BN207UJ

Baslow Road

Data Sources

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