Postcode BN20 7BU is located in an urban city, within the Meads ward of Eastbourne in the South East region, and forms part of the Meads area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Meads is £44,600 per year. The nearest station is Eastbourne located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Gildredge Park.
Meads has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,796 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Meads has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Meads is £44,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN20 7BU.
Meads near BN20 7BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Eastbourne located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Eastbourne | N/A | Walking directions to Eastbourne |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Gildredge Park | Large | Walking directions to Gildredge Park |
| 0.5 mi | Western Lawns | Medium | Walking directions to Western Lawns |
| 0.5 mi | Wishtower Slopes | Small | Walking directions to Wishtower Slopes |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £925,000 |
| Flats | 164 | £221,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £483,750 |
| Terraced | 20 | £362,500 |
10 year median price trend in Meads
In the BN20 7BU postcode area, located within Meads, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN20 7BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Grove Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4UH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Little Chelsea Health Store | 35 South Street, Eastbourne, BN21 4UP | Walking directions to Little Chelsea Health Store |
| 0.3 mi | Mace | Grove Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4TX | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Grove Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4TU | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Kass Convenience Store | 28 Terminus Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3LP | Walking directions to Kass Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Eastbourne district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.