Postcode BN21 3FH is located in an urban city, within the Meads ward of Eastbourne in the South East region, and forms part of the King Edward's Parade area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 211.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in King Edward's Parade is £45,449 per year. The nearest station is Eastbourne, about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Western Lawns.
King Edward's Parade has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,759 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
King Edward's Parade has a very high crime rate, with approximately 211.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in King Edward's Parade is £45,449 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 239 ft away from BN21 3FH.
King Edward's Parade near BN21 3FH 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Eastbourne | N/A | Walking directions to Eastbourne |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Western Lawns | Medium | Walking directions to Western Lawns |
| 0.3 mi | Wishtower Slopes | Small | Walking directions to Wishtower Slopes |
| 0.3 mi | Wilmington Square | Small | Walking directions to Wilmington Square |
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 3FH.
In the BN21 3FH postcode area, located within King Edward's Parade, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN21 3FH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Say Cheers | Cornfield Terrace, Eastbourne, BN21 4NN | Walking directions to Say Cheers |
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 204-206 Terminus Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3DF | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.1 mi | Proudly African | Terminus Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3DF | Walking directions to Proudly African |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 25-29 Cornfield Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4QD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Eastbourne Gastronom | 9 Seaside Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3PR | Walking directions to Eastbourne Gastronom |
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 3FH, 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 3FH records about 211 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around BN21 3FH in King Edward's Parade is £250,000 (about £297 per square foot) based on 193 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to BN21 3FH, including Eastbourne College, Bourne Primary School (Requires improvement) and Anderida Learning Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BN21 3FH is Eastbourne, about 547 m away.
BN21 3FH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,759 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 3FH 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.