Postcode BN22 8JG 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 177.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× 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 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Pier has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,944 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Pier has a very high crime rate, with approximately 177.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.1% 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.
The average income per household in Pier is £42,194 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 231 ft away from BN22 8JG.
Pier near BN22 8JG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Eastbourne located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Eastbourne | N/A | Walking directions to Eastbourne |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £350,000 | £282 |
| Detached | 2 | £303,750 | £287 |
| Terraced | 95 | £255,000 | £290 |
| Flats | 49 | £145,000 | £254 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN22 8JG.
In the BN22 8JG postcode area, located within Pier, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN22 8JG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier Seaside Newsmart | Seaside, Eastbourne, BN22 7QT | Walking directions to Premier Seaside Newsmart |
| 0.1 mi | The Corner Shop | 141 Seaside, Eastbourne, BN22 7NN | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | Western Road, Eastbourne, BN22 8HS | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 124 Seaside, Eastbourne, BN22 7QP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Dixons News | 60 Whitley Road, Eastbourne, BN22 8NH | Walking directions to Dixons News |
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 BN22 8JG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Christina Jane Ewbank
Devonshire - Elected 4 May 2023
Margaret Elizabeth Bannister
Devonshire - Elected 4 May 2023
Stephen Holt
Devonshire - Elected 4 May 2023
Josh Babarinde
Eastbourne - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BN22 8JG records about 178 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.
The median sale price around BN22 8JG in Pier is £237,000 (about £281 per square foot) based on 155 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to BN22 8JG, including Anderida Learning Centre (Good), Bourne Primary School (Requires improvement) and Roselands Infants' School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BN22 8JG is Eastbourne, about 1,173 m away.
BN22 8JG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,944 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 BN22 8JG 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).
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.