Meridian Centre, Peacehaven, BN10 8BB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN10 8BB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.6%	51.7%	1.1%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	49.4%	48.3%	-1.1%	49.0%	-0.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of BN10 8BB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	27%	28.6%	1.6%	37.9%	-9.3%
Married: Opposite sex	48.2%	51.8%	3.6%	44.2%	7.6%
Separated	1.8%	2.7%	0.9%	2.2%	0.5%
Divorced	10.2%	10%	-0.2%	9.1%	0.9%
Widowed	12.8%	6.8%	-6.0%	6.1%	0.7%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	44.7%	47.4%	2.7%	48.4%	-1.0%
Good health	33.3%	28.1%	-5.2%	33.6%	-5.5%
Fair health	17.3%	15.9%	-1.4%	12.7%	3.2%
Bad health	3.9%	7%	3.1%	4.0%	3.0%
Very bad health	0.8%	1.5%	0.7%	1.2%	0.3%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around BN10 8BB this area, 31.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	35%	31.2%	-3.8%	18.2%	13.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.7%	9.5%	-4.2%	9.6%	-0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.4%	15.4%	-5.0%	13.4%	2.0%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	6.8%	1.5%	5.3%	1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.5%	16.3%	8.8%	16.9%	-0.6%
Degree or Similar	14.2%	17.6%	3.4%	33.8%	-16.2%
Other	4%	3.2%	-0.8%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	3.1%	-2.0%
Pakistani	0%	1.5%	1.5%	2.7%	-1.2%
Other Asian	0.8%	1.5%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2%	0%	-2.0%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	96.1%	94.4%	-1.7%	81.4%	13.0%
Arab	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.8%	90.8%	-1.0%	83.2%	7.6%
European Union	4.3%	4.4%	0.1%	6.1%	-1.7%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1.2%	1.5%	0.3%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	3.3%	1.7%	5.6%	-2.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.2%	91.2%	1.0%	83.2%	8.0%
10+ Years	0%	5.9%	5.9%	9.8%	-3.9%
5-10 Years	1.2%	2.6%	1.4%	2.9%	-0.3%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	8.2%	0.4%	-7.8%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.6%	76.7%	6.9%
Other EU countries	2.2%	1.5%	0.7%
South and Eastern Africa	1.9%	0.2%	1.7%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
No passport held	11.9%	13.5%	-1.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.4%	37.2%	8.2%
Christian	44.6%	46.2%	-1.6%
Buddhist	1.9%	0.5%	1.4%
Muslim	1.5%	6.5%	-5.0%
Not answered	6.7%	6.0%	0.7%

Safety

Is Meridian Centre Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meridian Centre was 289.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 270.6% higher than the Peacehaven North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Meridian Centre has the 2nd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Peacehaven North and the 13th highest crime rate of 327 local areas in Lewes .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 186.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,100

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in BN10 8BB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Meridian Centre are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Lewes.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Meridian Centre, Peacehaven, BN10 8BB

Estimated Average Property Prices for BN10 8BB

Average Price
£3,588,747

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£3,588,747

Estimated Average Property Prices for Meridian Centre

Average Price
£3,755,112

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£3,755,112

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Meridian CentreStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18 Meridian Centre, Peacehaven, East Sussex Other, an established residential building	£6,900,000	2022-02-28	£6,715,811
5A Meridian Centre, Peacehaven, East Sussex Other, an established residential building	£750,000	2019-02-08	£794,413

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BN10 8BB

Employment

BN10 8BB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

BN10 8BB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in BN10 8BB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	83
Full-Time Employee	51
Self-Employed	28
Part-Time Employee	20
Looking after home or family	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Student (economically inactive)	7
Other	5
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Human health and social work activities	18
Construction	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Financial and insurance activities	11
Administrative and support service activities	7
Education	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Transport and storage	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Manufacturing	3
Other	2
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Peacehaven Heights Primary School Hoddern Avenue , BN10 7QY	3out of 4	232 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Telscombe Cliffs Primary School and Nursery Telscombe Cliffs Way , Telscombe Cliffs BN10 7DE	3out of 4	903 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery Roderick Avenue North , BN10 8BZ	3out of 4	1,036 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Breakwater Academy Valley Road , BN9 9UT	3out of 4	2,853 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Saltdean Primary School Chiltington Way , Saltdean BN2 8HB	3out of 4	3,352 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Peacehaven Community School Greenwich Way , BN10 8RB	3out of 4	271 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Seahaven Academy Haven Way , BN9 9TD	3out of 4	3,361 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Northease Manor School Rodmell , BN7 3EY	- not rated	5,358 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Compass Community School South Hilltop House , Palmerston Road BN9 0NS	- not rated	5,360 yd	Other independent special school	No	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Butterfly Nursery	Greenwich House, Meridian Centre	10 yd
Peacehaven & Telscombe Access Group	Community Centre, Meridian Centre	10 yd
Peacehaven Town Council	Community Centre, Meridian Centre	10 yd
Peacehaven Children's Centre	Peacehaven Childrens Centre, Meridian Way	158 yd
Sky High Trampoline Park	Units D1 And D2, Meridian Industrial Estate	209 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Good Companions	104 Roderick Avenue, Peacehaven	210 yd
The Central Club	232 South Coast Road, Peacehaven	549 yd
Burger & Bird Ltd	205 South Coast Road, Peacehaven	594 yd
Siena Pizza Co x The Avenue	174 South Coast Road, Peacehaven	614 yd
The Dewdrop Inn	19 Steyning Avenue, Peacehaven	699 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Papa John's Pizza	200 South Coast Road, Peacehaven	554 yd
Big Mouth Burger Bar	219 South Coast Road, Peacehaven	591 yd
Oriental Taste	209 South Coast Road, Peacehaven	594 yd
Subway	146 South Coast Road, Peacehaven	794 yd
The Best Fish & Chips	149 South Coast Road, Peacehaven	803 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's Supermarkets	204 South Coast Road, Peacehaven		557 yd
Co-Operative	165 South Coast Road, Peacehaven		745 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Peacehaven Leisure Centre Greenwich Way	health and fitness suite, squash courts	142 yd
Peacehaven Community School GREENWICH WAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	154 yd
Peacehaven Heights Primary School HODDERN AVENUE	swimming pool	357 yd
Peacehaven Sports Park PEACEHAVEN AND TELSCOMBE FOOTBALL CLUB PEACEHAVEN AND TELSCOMBE FOOTBALL CLUB PIDDINGHOE AVENUE	grass pitches	935 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	3.8%

Download Speed

Median download speed	37.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	32.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	52.01 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	52.01 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	4.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	7.19 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.