Postcode BN20 8EG is located in an urban city, within the Old Town ward of Eastbourne in the South East region, and forms part of the Meads area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 18.0 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 1.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Victoria Gardens.
Meads has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,872 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 12% least deprived areas in England.
Meads has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 29 ft away from BN20 8EG.
Meads near BN20 8EG 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Victoria Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Gardens |
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £351,000 in Old Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,000 up to £1,300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £477,500 |
| Flats | 9 | £175,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £352,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £325,000 |
10 year median price trend in Old Town
In the BN20 8EG postcode area, located within Meads, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
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: 16/01/2026.