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BN20 0JN

Michel Dene Road

South Downs

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Overview

Postcode BN20 0JN is located in a rural town, within the South Downs ward of Wealden in the South East region, and forms part of the Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean is £56,280 per year. The nearest station is Eastbourne, about 3.1 miles away.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,749 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean is £56,280 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 8 ft away from BN20 0JN.

Flood risk

No risk

Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean near BN20 0JN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Eastbourne located about 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
252
Population density
1,709.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
9.03(-27%)
Violence and sexual offences
7.23(-77%)
Public order
4.07(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.71(-58%)
Possession of weapons
2.71(+185%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
244
96.83%
Other White
3
1.19%
Other Asian
1
0.4%
Caribbean
1
0.4%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.4%
Total population: 252

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
38.02%
Level 3 (A level)
41
16.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
15.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
11.57%
No qualifications
24
9.92%
Total 16+ residents: 242

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
90
74.38%
Owns with a mortgage
27
22.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
1.65%
Shared ownership
1
0.83%
Social rents from council
1
0.83%
Total households: 121

Property prices in South Downs

Median price£645,000
Price per sq ft£497
Sales (last 12 months)27
Typical range (middle 50%)£544K – £948K

Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £645,000 (about £497 per square foot) in South Downs area, with individual transactions ranging from £228,750 up to £2,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Downs over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£660,000£493
Terraced1£590,000£527
Semi-Detached1£495,000£—

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Downs

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Downs.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£525,000£432,475£425,000
2017£554,250£450,000£431,442
2018£663,750£390,000£385,000
2019£559,000£480,000£465,000
2020£590,000£455,000£832,500
2021£695,000£512,500£419,550
2022£745,000£680,000£512,500
2023£775,000£550,000£483,000
2024£900,000£482,500£377,500
2025£787,500£610,000£515,000
2026£615,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Downs.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Downs.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£373£394
2017£377£354£442
2018£376£376£370
2019£397£386£423
2020£387£386£387
2021£451£520£445
2022£505£469£502
2023£489£578£408
2024£492£474£372
2025£464£455£507
2026£493
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Downs.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Downs in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN20 0JN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN20 0JN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jan 202624, Sussex Gardens, Eastbourne, BN20 0JFDetachedFreehold£420,000
12 Mar 20266, Dene Close, Eastbourne, BN20 0JJDetachedFreehold£660,000
09 Jan 20263, Michel Dene Road, Eastbourne, BN20 0HPDetachedFreehold£615,000
10 Dec 202530, Michel Dene Road, Eastbourne, BN20 0JRDetachedFreehold£645,000
09 Jul 2025Garage 1, 7, Downlands Way, Eastbourne, BN20 0HROtherFreehold£230,000

Schools

In the BN20 0JN postcode area, located within Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wealden district (2025-26).

Band A£1,739
Band B£2,029
Band C£2,319
Band D£2,608
Band E£3,188
Band F£3,768
Band G£4,347
Band H£5,217

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BN20 0JN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Martin Greaves

South Downs - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

James MacCleary

Lewes - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictWealdenE07000065
Parliamentary ConstituencyLewesE14001330
WardSouth DownsE05011658
ParishEast Dean and FristonE04003838
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hailsham North, Alfriston & East DeanE02004420
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wealden 018CE01021166
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN20 0JN

Is BN20 0JN (Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean) safe?

The area around BN20 0JN records about 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BN20 0JN?

The median sale price around BN20 0JN in Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean is £645,000 (about £497 per square foot) based on 27 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around BN20 0JN?

BN20 0JN scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,749 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN20 0JN (Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewes covering BN20 0JN is James MacCleary (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Martin Greaves (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.