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BN22 9HE

Iden Street

Hampden Park

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Detailed insights for BN22 9HE

Overview

Postcode BN22 9HE is located in an urban city, within the Hampden Park ward of Eastbourne in the South East region, and forms part of the Hampden Park South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 187.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hampden Park South is £45,287 per year. The nearest station is Hampden Park (Sussex), about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Shinewater Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
188
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
37.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Hampden Park South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,352 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Hampden Park South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 187.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

37.2%

Approximately 37.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Hampden Park South is £45,287 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 279 ft away from BN22 9HE.

Flood risk

No risk

Hampden Park South near BN22 9HE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hampden Park (Sussex) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN22 9HE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Hampden Park (Sussex)

N/A

Walking directions to Hampden Park (Sussex)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN22 9HE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miShinewater ParkLargeWalking directions to Shinewater Park

Area Profile

Population
263
Population density
3,657.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
88.14(+178%)
Shoplifting
58.32(+631%)
Anti-social behaviour
44.4(+261%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.53(+249%)
Public order
21.21(+249%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
215
81.75%
Other White
15
5.7%
Other
9
3.42%
Indian
5
1.9%
Other Asian
5
1.9%
Total population: 263

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
64
29.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
18.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
17.97%
Level 3 (A level)
30
13.82%
Level 4+ (Degree)
26
11.98%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
41
31.78%
Owns with a mortgage
33
25.58%
Owns outright
27
20.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
13.95%
Other social rented
7
5.43%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Hampden Park

Median price£255,000
Price per sq ft£310
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£232K – £290K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £310 per square foot) in Hampden Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £487,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hampden Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£447,500£375
Semi-Detached25£312,500£314
Terraced50£250,000£308
Flats5£144,000£241

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hampden Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hampden Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£377,000£119,500£217,000£192,250
2017£321,000£130,000£220,000£197,000
2018£330,000£125,000£238,000£205,000
2019£425,000£129,975£238,475£209,200
2020£377,500£124,975£225,000£211,000
2021£360,000£125,000£253,500£230,500
2022£380,000£155,000£295,000£270,000
2023£515,000£143,500£285,000£259,000
2024£512,000£161,000£287,500£256,000
2025£320,000£141,975£287,500£246,250
2026£450,000£137,500£235,000£260,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hampden Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hampden Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£246£149£259£220
2017£299£187£265£238
2018£326£187£258£250
2019£251£218£267£248
2020£266£194£258£255
2021£312£244£278£280
2022£404£287£343£322
2023£398£252£341£304
2024£338£300£306£298
2025£386£249£303£312
2026£414£241£344£301
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hampden Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hampden Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN22 9HE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN22 9HE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 202550, Iden Street, Eastbourne, BN22 9HFSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
27 May 202574, The Hydneye, Eastbourne, BN22 9DGTerracedFreehold£242,000
26 Mar 202519A, Iden Street, Eastbourne, BN22 9HLFlatsLeasehold£130,000
31 Oct 202538, Midhurst Road, Eastbourne, BN22 9HWTerracedFreehold£255,000
26 Feb 20254, Benjamin Close, Eastbourne, BN22 9JESemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000

Schools

In the BN22 9HE postcode area, located within Hampden Park South, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN22 9HE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHeron Park Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miNot applicableCollege CentralAcademy alternative provision converter

Special Measures

0.6 miPrimaryShinewater Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN22 9HE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN22 9HE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier97 The Hydnye, Eastbourne, BN22 9DDWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miMorrisons Daily13-15 The Hydneye, Eastbourne, BN22 9BUWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miBuy 4 LessDallington Road, Eastbourne, BN22 9BUWalking directions to Buy 4 Less
0.3 miRAW Convenience StoreUnit 2 The Hydneye, Eastbourne, BN22 9BUWalking directions to RAW Convenience Store
0.4 miMorrisonsLottbridge Drove, Eastbourne, BN23 6QNWalking directions to Morrisons

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 9HE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Colin Richard Swansborough

Hampden Park - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Jim Murray

Hampden Park - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Teri Sayers-Cooper

Hampden Park - 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
WardHampden ParkE05011575
ParishEastbourne, unparished areaE43000055
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hampden Park SouthE02004359
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Eastbourne 004AE01020920
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN22 9HE

Is BN22 9HE (Hampden Park South) safe?

The area around BN22 9HE records about 188 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.

What is the average house price near BN22 9HE?

The median sale price around BN22 9HE in Hampden Park South is £255,000 (about £310 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN22 9HE?

There are 14 schools close to BN22 9HE, including Heron Park Primary Academy (Good), College Central (Special Measures) and Shinewater Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BN22 9HE?

The closest station to BN22 9HE is Hampden Park (Sussex), about 746 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN22 9HE?

BN22 9HE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,352 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN22 9HE (Hampden Park South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Eastbourne covering BN22 9HE is Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Colin Richard Swansborough (Liberal Democrats), Jim Murray (Liberal Democrats) and Teri Sayers-Cooper (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.