Postcode BN21 4NU is located in an urban city, within the Meads area 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 398.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.7× 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 median sale price in Meads is £270,000 (around £294 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £185,000 and £382,500. The nearest station is Eastbourne, about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Western Lawns.
King Edward's Parade has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,718 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
King Edward's Parade has a very high crime rate, with approximately 398.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.8% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 241 ft away from BN21 4NU.
King Edward's Parade near BN21 4NU 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Upperton Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Upperton Gardens |
Based on 205 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £294 per square foot) in Meads area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £787,500 | £472 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £599,950 | £352 |
| Terraced | 20 | £415,250 | £388 |
| Flats | 166 | £240,000 | £281 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £581,500 | £204,000 | £575,000 | £327,500 |
| 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 | £430,250 |
| 2026 | £705,000 | £240,000 | £507,475 | £407,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £344 | £250 | £295 | £337 |
| 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 | £473 | £271 | £366 | £421 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN21 4NU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 8, Hardwick Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4NY | Detached | Freehold | £790,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 7, Hardwick Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4NY | Terraced | Freehold | £460,000 | |
| 22 May 2025 | 5, Hardwick Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4NY | Terraced | Freehold | £515,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | Flat 11, Vernon Lodge, 6, Spencer Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4PA | Flats | Leasehold | £185,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | Flat 6, Thorne Lodge, 4, Spencer Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4PA | Flats | Leasehold | £130,000 |
In the BN21 4NU postcode area, located within King Edward's Parade, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Eastbourne College | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Bourne Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jun 2024. | |
Bourne Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Jun 2024
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| 0.7 mi | All-through | Gildredge House | Free schools | Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2024. | |
Gildredge House ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Oct 2024
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BN21 4NU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Say Cheers | Cornfield Terrace, Eastbourne, BN21 4NN | Walking directions to Say Cheers |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 25-29 Cornfield Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4QD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Little Chelsea Health Store | 35 South Street, Eastbourne, BN21 4UP | Walking directions to Little Chelsea Health Store |
| 0.2 mi | Devonshire General Stores | 6 Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4DB | Walking directions to Devonshire General Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Dem Food Centre | 58 Grove Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4UD | Walking directions to Dem Food Centre |
Annual council tax rates for Eastbourne district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BN21 4NU, 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 4NU records about 398 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around BN21 4NU in Meads is £270,000 (about £294 per square foot) based on 205 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to BN21 4NU, including Eastbourne College, Bourne Primary School (Requires improvement) and Gildredge House (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BN21 4NU is Eastbourne, about 451 m away.
BN21 4NU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,718 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 4NU 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).