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Old Town & Motcombe

About

Old Town & Motcombe is a historic area in Eastbourne, known for its mix of period architecture and local charm. The area features Victorian and Edwardian houses, many with original details, alongside independent shops and cafes. Motcombe Road is a central hub, offering a range of small businesses, from bakeries to antique stores. The nearby Motcombe Gardens provides a quiet green space with mature trees and a children’s play area.

Old Town retains a strong sense of community, with regular markets and events at the Old Town Hall. The area is close to the South Downs, offering easy access to walking trails. St Mary’s Church, a prominent landmark, adds to the area’s historic character. Public transport links connect Old Town & Motcombe to Eastbourne’s seafront and town centre, making it a convenient yet quieter residential option.

Area overview

On average Old Town & Motcombe has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Old Town & Motcombe is £44,800 per year. There are 2 schools in Old Town & Motcombe: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Old Town & Motcombe

BN212QB

Old Town & Motcombe

BN208JS

Victoria Drive

BN208LF

Victoria Drive

BN211HR

High Street

BN211LG

Old Town & Motcombe

BN211JB

Church Street

BN211LN

Old Town & Motcombe

BN211PQ

Brodie Place

BN211QH

Church Street

BN212JU

Mill Road

BN212LN

Watts Lane

BN212LR

De Roos Road

BN211HD

Dittons Road

BN211JA

Bradford Street

BN211JX

Michel Grove

BN211NF

Moat Croft Road

BN211LW

Old Town & Motcombe

BN211LZ

Old Town & Motcombe

BN211NY

Prospect Gardens

BN211PL

Church Street

BN211QS

Motcombe Road

BN212JF

South Lynn Drive

BN212LS

Ratton Road

BN208BA

Borough Lane

BN211ET

Old Town & Motcombe

BN208NJ

Victoria Gardens

BN208NN

Victoria Road

BN208NS

Beechy Avenue

BN211JR

Old Town & Motcombe

BN211RR

Green Street

BN211RS

Green Street

BN211RU

Chamberlain Road

BN211SF

Charleston Road

BN212BS

St Anne's Road

BN208AA

Compton Place Road

BN208LN

Coombe Road

BN208NT

Cavalry Crescent

BN211BY

Southfields Road

BN211HN

Borough Lane

BN211NP

Watts Lane

BN211RE

Birling Street

BN212QA

De Roos Road

BN208AG

Compton Place Road

BN208AS

Glebe Close

BN208BB

Borough Lane

BN208LU

Dacre Road

BN211NQ

The Goffs

BN211PU

Motcombe Lane

BN211QA

Ocklynge Road

BN211RH

Broomfield Street

BN211RX

Fiennes Close

BN211SP

Milton Crescent

BN208LE

Victoria Drive

BN208NL

Victoria Gardens

BN211SA

Shortdean Place

BN211NG

Star Road

BN211NN

New Upperton Road

BN211QU

Green Street

BN211SN

Macmillan Drive

BN212HT

College Green

BN212JR

Carew Road

BN212LQ

Laleham Close

BN211HJ

The Goffs

BN211SJ

Milton Road

BN212JW

Ratton Road

BN212LE

Selwyn Road

BN208BQ

Brightland Road

BN208DS

Pashley Road

BN211QZ

Green Street

BN208AJ

Churchill Close

BN208JU

Victoria Drive

BN208PN

Central Avenue

BN211LU

Old Town & Motcombe

BN211NS

Watts Lane

BN211PS

Lawns Avenue

BN211RJ

Charleston Road

BN211SH

Gore Park Road

BN211SL

Milton Road

BN211UF

Long Acre Close

BN212LG

Roman Croft

BN211HH

High Street

BN211JZ

Michel Grove

BN211LF

Old Town & Motcombe

BN211LY

Arundel Road

BN211SG

Milton Road

BN211TQ

Gore Park Road

BN208AL

Glebe Close

BN208AT

Vicarage Road

BN208BE

Brightland Road

BN208JJ

Osborne Road

BN208PP

Central Avenue

BN211LB

Michel Grove

BN211PP

Brodie Place

BN211PR

Crown Street

BN211QF

Motcombe Lane

BN211QN

Green Street

BN212LH

Selwyn Road

BN208AU

Vicarage Road

BN208HY

Broomfield Street

BN208NR

Beechy Avenue