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BN22 8XE

Bedfordwell Road

Upperton

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Detailed insights for BN22 8XE

Overview

Postcode BN22 8XE is located in an urban city, within the Upperton ward of Eastbourne in the South East region, and forms part of the Upperton area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Upperton is £50,444 per year. The nearest station is Eastbourne, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Hartfield Square.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
23%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Upperton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,987 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Upperton has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23%

Approximately 23.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Upperton is £50,444 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 61 ft away from BN22 8XE.

Flood risk

No risk

Upperton near BN22 8XE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Eastbourne located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN22 8XE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Eastbourne

N/A

Walking directions to Eastbourne

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN22 8XE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHartfield SquareSmallWalking directions to Hartfield Square
0.4 miUpperton GardensSmallWalking directions to Upperton Gardens

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
1,931.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.81(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.52(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.29(+44%)
Other theft
4.65(-17%)
Burglary
4.65(+79%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
200
68.97%
Other White
40
13.79%
Other Asian
19
6.55%
Other
9
3.1%
Indian
4
1.38%
Total population: 290

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
31.93%
No qualifications
47
19.75%
Level 3 (A level)
36
15.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
11.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10.5%
Total 16+ residents: 238

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
57
38.51%
Owns outright
31
20.95%
Social rents from council
27
18.24%
Owns with a mortgage
22
14.86%
Other social rented
7
4.73%
Total households: 148

Property prices in Upperton

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£285
Sales (last 12 months)191
Typical range (middle 50%)£147K – £287K

Based on 191 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £285 per square foot) in Upperton area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £1,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Upperton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£582,500£394
Semi-Detached9£399,000£342
Terraced25£342,000£357
Flats145£172,500£269

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Upperton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upperton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£495,000£165,000£365,000£309,995
2017£520,000£164,100£365,000£280,000
2018£495,000£162,500£407,500£310,000
2019£590,000£169,000£409,000£295,000
2020£576,250£165,500£370,000£305,000
2021£563,500£177,500£425,000£340,000
2022£725,000£185,000£520,000£385,000
2023£612,500£191,500£480,000£350,000
2024£722,500£185,000£470,000£387,500
2025£690,000£182,500£420,000£345,000
2026£155,500£340,000£308,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upperton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upperton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£288£240£287£274
2017£287£242£274£285
2018£268£249£232£284
2019£290£262£265£304
2020£287£264£301£298
2021£332£280£301£303
2022£350£284£382£352
2023£367£297£376£339
2024£342£276£339£321
2025£376£276£320£332
2026£258£358£339
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upperton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN22 8XE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN22 8XE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Sept 2025Flat 2, Bedfordwell Court, Bedfordwell Road, Eastbourne, BN22 8XEFlatsLeasehold£190,000
21 Mar 20251A, Bedfordwell Road, Eastbourne, BN22 8XGTerracedFreehold£325,000
21 Feb 202511, Bedfordwell Road, Eastbourne, BN22 8XGTerracedFreehold£320,000
24 Oct 2025188, Whitley Road, Eastbourne, BN22 8LETerracedFreehold£292,500
17 Mar 2025174, Whitley Road, Eastbourne, BN22 8LETerracedFreehold£234,000

Schools

In the BN22 8XE postcode area, located within Upperton, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN22 8XE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableAnderida Learning CentreOther independent special school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBourne Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimarySt Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN22 8XE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN22 8XE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMace106 Firle Road, Eastbourne, BN22 8ESWalking directions to Mace
0.2 miNisa LocalWestern Road, Eastbourne, BN22 8HSWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miSaima Halal GroceryCavendish Place, Eastbourne, BN21 3RRWalking directions to Saima Halal Grocery
0.3 miIrem Turkish FoodCavendish Place, Eastbourne, BN21 3RRWalking directions to Irem Turkish Food
0.3 miPasha Mini MarketSusan's Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3TGWalking directions to Pasha Mini Market

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 8XE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Tom Nevill

Upperton - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Josh Babarinde

Eastbourne - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictEastbourneE07000061
Parliamentary ConstituencyEastbourneE14001219
WardUppertonE05011582
ParishEastbourne, unparished areaE43000055
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)UppertonE02004363
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Eastbourne 008DE01020966
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN22 8XE

Is BN22 8XE (Upperton) safe?

The area around BN22 8XE records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near BN22 8XE?

The median sale price around BN22 8XE in Upperton is £195,000 (about £285 per square foot) based on 191 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN22 8XE?

There are 8 schools close to BN22 8XE, including Anderida Learning Centre (Good), Bourne Primary School (Requires improvement) and St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BN22 8XE?

The closest station to BN22 8XE is Eastbourne, about 777 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN22 8XE?

BN22 8XE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,987 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN22 8XE (Upperton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Eastbourne covering BN22 8XE is Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tom Nevill (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.