Postcode BN20 7ER 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 very low crime levels, with around 23.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Meads is £52,285 per year. The nearest station is Eastbourne located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Western Lawns.
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 very low crime rate, with approximately 23.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 per household in Meads is £52,285 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN20 7ER.
Meads near BN20 7ER 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Eastbourne | N/A | Walking directions to Eastbourne |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Western Lawns | Medium | Walking directions to Western Lawns |
| 0.5 mi | Wilmington Square | Small | Walking directions to Wilmington Square |
Based on 203 recent sales, the median property price is £247,500 in Meads area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £542,475 |
| Flats | 172 | £225,000 |
| Detached | 7 | £905,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £407,750 |
10 year median price trend in Meads
In the BN20 7ER postcode area, located within Meads, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN20 7ER
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Grove Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4UH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Hudson Groceries & Provisions | Compton Street, Eastbourne, BN21 4EJ | Walking directions to Hudson Groceries & Provisions |
| 0.4 mi | COOK Eastbourne | 3 Meads Street, Eastbourne, BN20 7QT | Walking directions to COOK Eastbourne |
| 0.4 mi | Little Chelsea Health Store | 35 South Street, Eastbourne, BN21 4UP | Walking directions to Little Chelsea Health Store |
| 0.4 mi | Dem Food Centre | 58 Grove Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4UD | Walking directions to Dem Food Centre |
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.
Elected local representatives for BN20 7ER, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andy Collins
Meads - Elected 4 May 2023
Jane Lamb
Meads - Elected 4 May 2023
Robert Christopher Smart
Meads - Elected 4 May 2023
Josh Babarinde
Eastbourne - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.