Postcode BN21 4AJ 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. The average income per household in King Edward's Parade is £45,449 per year. The nearest station is Eastbourne located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, 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 0.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN21 4AJ.
King Edward's Parade near BN21 4AJ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Western Lawns | Medium | Walking directions to Western Lawns |
| 0.2 mi | Wishtower Slopes | Small | Walking directions to Wishtower Slopes |
| 0.3 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 BN21 4AJ postcode area, located within King Edward's Parade, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN21 4AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Say Cheers | Cornfield Terrace, Eastbourne, BN21 4NN | Walking directions to Say Cheers |
| 0.2 mi | Proudly African | Terminus Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3DF | Walking directions to Proudly African |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 204-206 Terminus Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3DF | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Devonshire General Stores | 6 Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4DB | Walking directions to Devonshire General Stores |
| 0.2 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 4AJ, 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.