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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

BN214PR

Hyde Gardens

BN214UD

Grove Road

BN207JP

Chatsworth Gardens

BN214LN

Chelsea Mews

BN214QH

Cornfield Road

BN214AL

Meads

BN207JG

Bolsover Road

BN207SU

Denton Road

BN214ST

York Road

BN207QX

Meads Street

BN214LL

Lushington Road

BN207NN

Milnthorpe Road

BN207TR

Link Road

BN207JS

Staveley Road

BN207UR

Darley Road

BN214QX

West Terrace

BN207SH

Gaudick Road

BN207XB

King Edwards Parade

BN214HN

Jevington Gardens

BN207ED

Granville Road

BN214AG

Devonshire Place

BN214RB

Gildredge Road

BN214JR

Carlisle Road

BN213BF

Lismore Road

BN207UU

Naomi Close

BN214DX

Wilmington Square

BN207TH

Upper Carlisle Road

BN213YR

Grand Parade

BN207HY

St Johns Road

BN207AF

South Cliff

BN214DU

Compton Street

BN207LQ

St Johns Road

BN207NP

Dalton Road

BN213DA

Trinity Place

BN207NJ

Chesterfield Gardens

BN214BQ

Howard Square

BN207FF

King Edwards Parade

BN214NH

Chiswick Place

BN207GA

Darley Road

BN214RG

Station Street

BN207BP

Grassington Road

BN207NB

St Johns Road

BN207YD

Edensor Road

BN214BE

Chiswick Place

BN207TT

Cranborne Avenue

BN213BZ

Trinity Place

BN214NG

Cornfield Lane

BN207AQ

Silverdale Road

BN207RL

Meads Street

BN211DZ

Compton Place Road

BN207UT

Darley Road

BN207DU

Meads Road

BN214PY

Connaught Road

BN214AX

Burlington Place

BN207HB

Granville Road

BN208BP

Paradise Drive

BN207XU

Upper Dukes Drive

BN214LH

Lushington Lane

BN207AL

Silverdale Road

BN207HA

Granville Road

BN214EH

Jevington Gardens

BN214BX

King Edwards Parade

BN214BA

Burlington Place

BN207QW

St Vincents Place

BN214RU

Gildredge Road

BN207LJ

Staveley Road

BN214JA

College Road

BN214DF

Hardwick Road

BN207PU

Meads Road

BN213BB

Terminus Road

BN207RB

The Village

BN213YP

Grand Parade

BN207QR

Meads Road

BN207RF

Gaudick Road

BN213AX

Lismore Road

BN207QY

Meads Street

BN207AU

Silverdale Road

BN200AE

Meads

BN214EE

Meads

BN214PH

Chiswick Place

BN207PS

Meads Road

BN214SL

South Street

BN207NU

Chesterfield Road

BN207LU

Fairfield Road

BN207TB

Carlisle Road

BN207DN

Blackwater Road

BN214PU

Hyde Gardens

BN214LU

South Street

BN207DD

Furness Road

BN214AE

Devonshire Place

BN214QU

Ivy Terrace

BN207EB

Granville Road

BN213AL

Terminus Road

BN214HE

Grange Road

BN207GB

Darley Road

BN214RE

Gildredge Road

BN207QA

Meads Road

BN214EA

Wilmington Square

BN211EH

Compton Place Road

BN207QB

Meads Road

Data Sources

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