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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

BN213AY

Lismore Road

BN214SA

Gildredge Road

BN211DY

Compton Place Road

BN213BS

Hartington Place

BN214LW

South Street

BN214EN

Compton Street

BN207PF

Darley Road

BN211ED

Compton Place Road

BN207BS

Carlisle Road

BN207HX

Ravenscroft

BN207RH

Meads Street

BN207ST

Denton Road

BN213LD

Trinity Trees

BN214QS

Terminus Road

BN207EE

Granville Road

BN214NJ

Chiswick Place

BN214NL

Chiswick Place

BN207TL

Upper Carlisle Road

BN213FL

Meads

BN207EG

Granville Road

BN214PX

Hyde Gardens

BN214FF

Burlington Place

BN207DG

Blackwater Road

BN214UH

Grove Road

BN213DD

Grand Parade

BN214EY

Furness Road

BN214UP

South Street

BN207LF

Buxton Road

BN207BG

Grassington Road

BN214JY

Old Wish Road

BN207LS

Silverdale Road

BN207DA

Grange Gardens

BN207FE

King Edwards Parade

BN214RP

Gildredge Road

BN214SP

Hyde Road

BN207DT

Meads Road

BN214HU

College Road

BN207DZ

Meads Road

BN207EH

Carlisle Road

BN213JU

Bolton Road

BN207QF

Gaudick Close

BN214XG

Gloucester Mews

BN214EZ

Furness Close

BN207HS

St Johns Road

BN214EX

Furness Road

BN214JE

Blackwater Road

BN214QA

Cornfield Road

BN207XD

Cliff Road

BN214QD

Cornfield Road

BN207RG

Meads Street

BN213BP

Compton Street

BN207QE

Gaudick Road

BN214AP

Compton Street

BN207ES

Meads Road

BN214WR

Jevington Gardens

BN207HZ

Mount Road

BN207EJ

Carlisle Road

BN213DB

Trinity Place

BN207PB

Darley Road

BN207AE

South Cliff

BN214PE

Spencer Road

BN214SF

Gildredge Road

BN214BJ

Lascelles Terrace

BN214FD

Spencer Road

BN214PJ

Cornfield Road

Data Sources

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