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BN22 7QJ

Seaside

Devonshire

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Detailed insights for BN22 7QJ

Overview

Postcode BN22 7QJ is located in an urban city, within the Devonshire ward of Eastbourne in the South East region, and forms part of the Pier area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 264.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.1× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pier is £42,194 per year. The nearest station is Eastbourne, about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
264
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
45.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Pier has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,852 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Pier has a very high crime rate, with approximately 264.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

45.8%

Approximately 45.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Pier is £42,194 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 29 ft away from BN22 7QJ.

Flood risk

Low

Pier near BN22 7QJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Eastbourne located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN22 7QJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Eastbourne

N/A

Walking directions to Eastbourne

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
230
Population density
11,004.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
125.28(+295%)
Anti-social behaviour
68.05(+453%)
Public order
29.74(+390%)
Criminal damage and arson
26.59(+312%)
Other theft
22.08(+294%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
145
63.6%
Other White
33
14.47%
Chinese
13
5.7%
Caribbean
8
3.51%
Other Asian
6
2.63%
Total population: 228

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
58
29.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
18.37%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
18.37%
Level 3 (A level)
27
13.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
12.24%
Total 16+ residents: 196

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
63
41.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
55
35.95%
Owns outright
17
11.11%
Social rents from council
7
4.58%
Owns with a mortgage
6
3.92%
Total households: 153

Property prices in Devonshire

Median price£237,000
Price per sq ft£281
Sales (last 12 months)155
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £282K

Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £237,000 (about £281 per square foot) in Devonshire area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £487,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Devonshire over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached9£350,000£282
Detached2£303,750£287
Terraced95£255,000£290
Flats49£145,000£254

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Devonshire

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Devonshire.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£120,000£260,500£219,000
2017£129,000£273,250£232,000
2018£135,000£252,500£239,000
2019£135,500£267,000£236,500
2020£140,000£243,500£231,000
2021£146,500£315,000£249,975
2022£163,000£360,000£300,000
2023£158,750£362,500£272,500
2024£155,000£296,250£265,000
2025£150,000£235,000£258,000
2026£145,000£295,000£240,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Devonshire.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Devonshire.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£219£233£240
2017£244£230£243
2018£242£271£254
2019£236£230£249
2020£240£281£259
2021£248£297£272
2022£279£308£309
2023£281£272£302
2024£261£305£297
2025£252£271£288
2026£251£347£284
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Devonshire.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Devonshire in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN22 7QJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN22 7QJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Oct 2025Flat 9, 20, Seaside, Eastbourne, BN22 7QJFlatsLeasehold£77,000
12 Mar 2026Flat 11, Bourneside Court, 130, Seaside Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3ETFlatsLeasehold£132,000
19 Dec 2025Flat 12, Bourneside Court, 130, Seaside Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3ETFlatsLeasehold£140,000
16 Feb 2026Flat 6, Linosa Court, 79 - 81, Pevensey Road, Eastbourne, BN22 8ADFlatsLeasehold£150,000
07 Mar 2025Flat 1, Linosa Court, 79 - 81, Pevensey Road, Eastbourne, BN22 8ADFlatsLeasehold£125,000

Schools

In the BN22 7QJ postcode area, located within Pier, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN22 7QJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBourne Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.4 miNot applicableAnderida Learning CentreOther independent special school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryRoselands Infants' SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN22 7QJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN22 7QJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSham's Convenience StoreBeamsley Road, Eastbourne, BN22 7AYWalking directions to Sham's Convenience Store
0.1 miTesco Express133-135 Seaside Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3PHWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miLondis104-106 Seaside, Eastbourne, BN22 7QPWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miSainsbury's Local124 Seaside, Eastbourne, BN22 7QPWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miInternational Food CentreCavendish Place, Eastbourne, BN21 3HPWalking directions to International Food Centre

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Eastbourne district (2025-26).

Band A£1,688
Band B£1,970
Band C£2,251
Band D£2,532
Band E£3,095
Band F£3,658
Band G£4,221
Band H£5,065

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BN22 7QJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christina Jane Ewbank

Devonshire - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Margaret Elizabeth Bannister

Devonshire - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Stephen Holt

Devonshire - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Josh Babarinde

Eastbourne - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictEastbourneE07000061
Parliamentary ConstituencyEastbourneE14001219
WardDevonshireE05011574
ParishEastbourne, unparished areaE43000055
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)PierE02004365
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Eastbourne 010CE01020912
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN22 7QJ

Is BN22 7QJ (Pier) safe?

The area around BN22 7QJ records about 264 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BN22 7QJ?

The median sale price around BN22 7QJ in Pier is £237,000 (about £281 per square foot) based on 155 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN22 7QJ?

There are 7 schools close to BN22 7QJ, including Bourne Primary School (Requires improvement), Anderida Learning Centre (Good) and Roselands Infants' School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BN22 7QJ?

The closest station to BN22 7QJ is Eastbourne, about 928 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN22 7QJ?

BN22 7QJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,852 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN22 7QJ (Pier) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Eastbourne covering BN22 7QJ is Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Christina Jane Ewbank (Liberal Democrats), Margaret Elizabeth Bannister (Liberal Democrats) and Stephen Holt (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

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.