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About

Meads is a residential area located in the eastern part of Eastbourne, known for its proximity to the South Downs and the coast. The ward features a mix of housing, including detached homes, semis, and some smaller terraced properties. Green spaces like Motcombe Gardens and the nearby Downs provide outdoor recreation options. The area has a local shopping parade with independent businesses and essential services.

Meads is situated on higher ground, offering views over Eastbourne and the English Channel. The ward has good transport links, with regular bus services connecting it to the town centre and seafront. Schools in the area include Meads Primary Academy and St Andrew's Prep. The historic Holy Trinity Church and the nearby Beachy Head landmark contribute to the area's character.

Area overview

On average Meads has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 173 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 of residents in Meads is £42,141 per year. There are 4 schools in Meads: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
173
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Meads Population
10,939
Population density
873.4 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

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 200 recent sales, the median property price is £247,750 in Meads area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,825,000.

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
Detached12£925,000
Flats164£221,500
Semi-Detached4£483,750
Terraced20£362,500

10 years median price trend in Meads

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

All postcodes in Meads

BN207RX

Holywell Close

BN207SU

Denton Road

BN214LG

Connaught Road

BN214LN

Lushington Lane

BN214QZ

West Terrace

BN214RU

Gildredge Road

BN214TR

Grove Road

BN207TH

Upper Carlisle Road

BN207AJ

Compton Street

BN207BP

Grassington Road

BN207DN

Blackwater Road

BN207QS

Meads

BN207RH

Darley Road

BN207UT

Darley Road

BN213BW

Hartington Place

BN214AJ

King Edward's Parade

BN214AS

Burlington Place

BN207XU

Meads

BN207AB

Silverdale Road

BN207AL

Compton Street

BN207DG

Blackwater Road

BN207QU

De Walden Mews

BN207RD

The Village

BN207UH

Darley Road

BN213LA

Trinity Trees

BN213LX

Terminus Road

BN214DF

Hardwick Road

BN214RD

Gildredge Road

BN214DR

King Edward's Parade

BN207PE

Darley Road

BN207DD

Furness Road

BN207ND

St John's Road

BN207PZ

Milnthorpe Road

BN207SX

Paradise Drive

BN207TD

Carlisle Road

BN207UF

Lordslaine Close

BN207XR

Combe Lane

BN213AT

Lismore Road

BN214AA

Cornfield Terrace

BN214AL

King Edward's Parade

BN214HX

College Road

BN214NE

Cornfield Lane

BN214NT

Cornfield Terrace

BN214PY

Connaught Road

BN207GA

Chesterfield Road

BN207GD

Darley Road

BN207EW

Carlisle Road

BN207LW

Gaudick Road

BN207NT

Chesterfield Road

BN207PY

Meads Road

BN207QA

Meads Road

BN207TQ

Carlisle Road

BN207UD

Carlisle Road

BN214BD

Chiswick Place

BN213JU

Bolton Road

BN213ND

Terminus Road

BN214AT

Burlington Place

BN214BT

Carlisle Road

BN214NU

Hardwick Road

BN214PJ

Cornfield Road

BN214QN

Bolton Road

BN214SF

Gildredge Road

BN214UH

Grove Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.