Postcode BN20 8NZ is located in an urban city, within the Old Town ward of Eastbourne in the South East region, and forms part of the Old Town & Motcombe area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Old Town & Motcombe is £50,289 per year. The nearest station is Eastbourne located about 1.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Victoria Gardens.
Old Town & Motcombe has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,824 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Old Town & Motcombe has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Old Town & Motcombe is £50,289 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN20 8NZ.
Old Town & Motcombe near BN20 8NZ 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Victoria Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Gardens |
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 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 | 30 | £492,500 |
| Flats | 10 | £178,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £355,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £330,000 |
10 year median price trend in Old Town
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN20 8NZ.
In the BN20 8NZ postcode area, located within Old Town & Motcombe, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN20 8NZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Beechy Avenue, Eastbourne, BN20 8NR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Scott's Newsagents | Eldon Road, Eastbourne, BN20 8QJ | Walking directions to Scott's Newsagents |
| 0.2 mi | Mace | Eldon Road, Eastbourne, BN20 8QJ | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Albert Terrace, Eastbourne, BN21 1ST | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Cheers | Avard Crescent, Eastbourne, BN20 8UE | Walking directions to Cheers |
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: 01/02/2026.