Postcode BN21 1EF 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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Meads is £52,285 per year. The nearest station is Eastbourne, about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Gildredge Park.
Meads has an average 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 3.5% 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 BN21 1EF.
Meads near BN21 1EF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Gildredge Park | Large | Walking directions to Gildredge Park |
| 0.4 mi | Upperton Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Upperton Gardens |
Based on 193 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £297 per square foot) in Meads area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £790,000 | £471 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £542,475 | £355 |
| Terraced | 19 | £445,000 | £383 |
| Flats | 157 | £220,000 | £288 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £585,250 | £200,000 | £575,000 | £325,000 |
| 2017 | £630,000 | £211,000 | £360,000 | £417,500 |
| 2018 | £720,000 | £220,000 | £417,500 | £408,000 |
| 2019 | £590,000 | £221,000 | £442,500 | £384,250 |
| 2020 | £737,500 | £200,000 | £445,000 | £387,500 |
| 2021 | £735,000 | £242,000 | £519,375 | £442,000 |
| 2022 | £850,000 | £259,975 | £512,500 | £425,000 |
| 2023 | £816,500 | £245,000 | £570,000 | £520,000 |
| 2024 | £765,000 | £245,000 | £672,250 | £380,000 |
| 2025 | £875,000 | £225,000 | £617,500 | £415,500 |
| 2026 | £705,000 | £209,000 | £599,950 | £337,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £349 | £248 | £295 | £359 |
| 2017 | £353 | £268 | £334 | £336 |
| 2018 | £358 | £268 | £392 | £366 |
| 2019 | £361 | £268 | £314 | £334 |
| 2020 | £366 | £251 | £343 | £387 |
| 2021 | £457 | £287 | £411 | £381 |
| 2022 | £482 | £305 | £431 | £385 |
| 2023 | £464 | £295 | £353 | £414 |
| 2024 | £419 | £299 | £436 | £445 |
| 2025 | £471 | £285 | £376 | £376 |
| 2026 | £406 | £289 | £334 | £433 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN21 1EF.
In the BN21 1EF postcode area, located within Meads, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN21 1EF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Grove Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4UH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Dem Food Centre | 58 Grove Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4UD | Walking directions to Dem Food Centre |
| 0.3 mi | Boss Man Booze | Grove Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4TY | Walking directions to Boss Man Booze |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Grove Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4TU | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | S Q Convenience Store | 16 Station Roundabout, Eastbourne, BN21 1BE | Walking directions to S Q 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.
Elected local representatives for BN21 1EF, 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
The area around BN21 1EF records about 24 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and burglary.
The median sale price around BN21 1EF in Meads is £250,000 (about £297 per square foot) based on 193 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to BN21 1EF, including Gildredge House (Good), Eastbourne College and Motcombe Infants' School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BN21 1EF is Eastbourne, about 709 m away.
BN21 1EF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,796 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Eastbourne covering BN21 1EF is Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Andy Collins (Liberal Democrats), Jane Lamb (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Robert Christopher Smart (Conservative and Unionist Party).
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.