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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 134 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
134
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.99(+100%)
Shoplifting
47.63(+494%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.46(+189%)
Public order
17.28(+183%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.34(+92%)
South East average

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

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 181 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Meads area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,675,000.

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
Detached8£950,000
Flats154£221,500
Semi-Detached3£485,000
Terraced16£430,250

10 years median price trend in Meads

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

All postcodes in Meads

BN214LG

Lushington Road

BN214LN

Chelsea Mews

BN214RU

Gildredge Road

BN207DF

Meads Road

BN207JA

St Johns Road

BN207SU

Denton Road

BN214QZ

West Terrace

BN214TR

Grove Road

BN207AJ

Silverdale Road

BN207BP

Grassington Road

BN207TH

Upper Carlisle Road

BN207UT

Darley Road

BN213BW

Hartington Place

BN214AS

Burlington Place

BN207DN

Blackwater Road

BN207RH

Meads Street

BN214AJ

Meads

BN207AL

Silverdale Road

BN207QU

De Walden Mews

BN207RD

The Village

BN207XU

Upper Dukes Drive

BN207ND

St Johns Road

BN207SX

Paradise Drive

BN214DR

Meads

BN214HX

College Road

BN207AB

Silverdale Road

BN207DG

Blackwater Road

BN207UH

Darley Road

BN213LA

Trinity Trees

BN213LX

Terminus Road

BN214DF

Hardwick Road

BN214RD

Gildredge Road

BN207DD

Furness Road

BN207PE

Darley Road

BN207PZ

St Johns Road

BN207TD

Carlisle Road

BN207UF

Lordslaine Close

BN207XR

Edensor Road

BN213AT

Lismore Road

BN214AA

Cornfield Terrace

BN214AL

Meads

BN214NE

Cornfield Lane

BN214NT

Cornfield Terrace

BN214PY

Connaught Road

BN207LW

Gaudick Road

BN207TQ

Hyde Tynings Close

BN213JU

Bolton Road

BN213ND

Terminus Road

BN214PJ

Cornfield Road

BN214QN

Bolton Road

BN214UH

Grove Road

BN207EW

Carlisle Road

BN207GA

Darley Road

BN207GD

Darley Road

BN207NT

Chesterfield Road

BN207PY

Meads Road

BN207UD

Carlisle Road

BN214AT

Burlington Place

BN214BD

Chiswick Place

BN214BT

Carlisle Road

BN214NU

Hardwick Road

BN214SF

Gildredge Road

BN213BP

Compton Street

BN214EZ

Furness Close

BN214SL

South Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.