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BN22

EASTBOURNE

East Sussex, South East, England

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BN22 is the postcode district for EASTBOURNE, located in East Sussex, South East.

Avg price £319,280
1yr change ▼ 6.3%
Crime 26% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£319,280

▼ 6.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

11% above national avg

Crime Rate

60.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

26% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

13 schools

Broadband Speed

345 Mbps

Property Prices in BN22

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BN22 is £319,280, which is 30% below the East Sussex average of £455,819.

Properties in BN22 cost 11.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BN22 have fallen 6.3% 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 £455,556 253
Semi-detached £331,436 376
Terraced £272,797 620
Flat £183,582 257
All types £319,280 1559

5-Year Price History

£305K £310K £315K £320K £326K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in BN22

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

With 60.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BN22 has a crime rate well 26% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
19.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
9.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
15.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in BN22

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BN22 has 13 schools within or near its boundaries, including 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Bourne Primary School Primary Requires improvement mi
The Eastbourne Academy Secondary Not inspected mi
Heron Park Primary Academy Primary Good mi
Oakwood Primary Academy Primary Good mi
Anderida Learning Centre Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

6

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 BN22 are 345.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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345.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

84%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BN22 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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BN22 — EASTBOURNE

Area Summary

BN22 (EASTBOURNE) offers property prices near the national average (£319,280), low crime (26% below national average), 13 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (345 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about BN22 EASTBOURNE

What is the average house price in BN22 EASTBOURNE?
The average house price in BN22 (EASTBOURNE) is £319,280, based on 1559 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 11% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 6.3% over the past year.
Is BN22 EASTBOURNE a safe area to live?
Crime in BN22 is significantly below the national average (60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (19.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (9.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of BN22 EASTBOURNE?
The population of BN22 (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 BN22?
The average broadband download speed in BN22 is 345 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 84%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in BN22 EASTBOURNE?
There are 13 schools in or near BN22. 46% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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