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BN20

EASTBOURNE

East Sussex, South East, England

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BN20 encompasses EASTBOURNE and its surrounding areas in East Sussex, South East.

Avg price £444,926
1yr change ▼ 4.3%
Crime 41% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£444,926

▼ 4.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

55% above national avg

Crime Rate

47.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

41% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

240 Mbps

Property Prices in BN20

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BN20 is £444,926, broadly in line with the East Sussex average of £455,819.

Properties in BN20 cost 55.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BN20 have fallen 4.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £656,255 258
Semi-detached £413,754 186
Terraced £391,833 150
Flat £276,850 344
All types £444,926 954

5-Year Price History

£413K £433K £452K £471K £491K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in BN20

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 47.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BN20 has a crime rate well 41% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
10.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
5.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
22.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in BN20

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BN20 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Willingdon Primary School Primary Good mi
Pashley Down Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Willingdon Community School Secondary Not inspected mi
St Andrew's Prep Other Not inspected mi
Bede's Prep School Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

1

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

166,908

Population

67

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
32.0%
Private rent
11.0%
Social rent
8.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BN20 are 240.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 81% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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240.0 Mbps

Avg Download

43.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

54%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BN20 is collected by Wealden. The Band D rate is £2,363/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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BN20 — EASTBOURNE

Area Summary

BN20 (EASTBOURNE) offers above-average property prices (£444,926, 55% above national average), low crime (41% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (240 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about BN20 EASTBOURNE

What is the average house price in BN20 EASTBOURNE?
The average house price in BN20 (EASTBOURNE) is £444,926, based on 954 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 55% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 4.3% over the past year.
Is BN20 EASTBOURNE a safe area to live?
Crime in BN20 is significantly below the national average (47.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (10.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of BN20 EASTBOURNE?
The population of BN20 (EASTBOURNE) is approximately 166,908 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 11% are privately rented, and 8% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in BN20?
The average broadband download speed in BN20 is 240 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 54%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in BN20 EASTBOURNE?
There are 9 schools in or near BN20. 11% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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