Postcode BN21 4QE 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 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 nearest station is Eastbourne, about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Hartfield Square.
King Edward's Parade has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,536 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% 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 5.0% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 298 ft away from BN21 4QE.
King Edward's Parade near BN21 4QE 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Eastbourne | N/A | Walking directions to Eastbourne |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hartfield Square | Small | Walking directions to Hartfield Square |
| 0.4 mi | Wishtower Slopes | Small | Walking directions to Wishtower Slopes |
| 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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN21 4QE.
In the BN21 4QE postcode area, located within King Edward's Parade, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN21 4QE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | 25-29 Cornfield Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4QD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 83-85 Terminus Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3NJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Eastbourne, BN21 3NW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Say Cheers | Cornfield Terrace, Eastbourne, BN21 4NN | Walking directions to Say Cheers |
| 0.2 mi | Mace | 7 Langney Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3QA | Walking directions to Mace |
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 4QE, 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 4QE 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around BN21 4QE 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 7 schools close to BN21 4QE, 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 4QE is Eastbourne, about 281 m away.
BN21 4QE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,536 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 4QE 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.