Grassington Road is in Eastbourne and in Eastbourne district. BN20 7BU is located in the Meads electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastbourne. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grassington Road, Eastbourne, BN20 7BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN20 7BG, BN20 7DH, BN20 7DZ, BN20 7EB, BN20 7DE, BN20 7DA, BN20 7DG, BN20 7EA, BN20 7DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN20 7BU has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.5% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.4% | 58.5% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 7.5% |
| Male | 42.6% | 41.5% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -7.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.2% | 24.6% | -4.6% | 37.9% | -13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 41.5% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 18% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 8.9% |
| Widowed | 15.3% | 12.6% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38% | 26.7% | -11.3% | 48.4% | -21.7% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 39% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 25.6% | 8.3% | 12.7% | 12.9% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 7.2% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.8% | 18.8% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 15.5% | 7.2% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 9.4% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 12.7% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 37% | 1.4% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 4.2% | 4.4% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 98.7% | 87.2% | -11.5% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 83.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 83.6% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 8.7% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.6% | 83.6% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 13.3% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 0% | -9.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.8% | 37.2% | -6.4% |
| Christian | 57.4% | 46.2% | 11.2% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grassington Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Meads average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 11 Glebe Court, 4 Grassington Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2023-11-17 | £617,745 |
| Flat 5 Glebe Court, 4 Grassington Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-06-15 | £295,204 |
| Flat 4 Glebe Court, 4 Grassington Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £418,000 | 2022-12-21 | £370,481 |
| Flat 8 Glebe Court, 4 Grassington Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-12-14 | £310,211 |
| Flat 6 Glebe Court, 4 Grassington Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-11-07 | £376,147 |
BN20 7BU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 BN20 7BU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 51% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 92 |
| Full-Time Employee | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne Primary School Melbourne Road , BN22 8BD | 3out of 4 | 1,605 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School 3 Tutts Barn Lane , BN22 8XT | 3out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Meads Church of England Primary School Rowsley Road , BN20 7XS | - not rated | 1,770 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Motcombe Infants' School Macmillan Drive , BN21 1SN | 3out of 4 | 1,922 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roselands Infants' School Woodgate Road , BN22 8PD | - not rated | 2,331 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ratton School Park Avenue , BN21 2XR | 3out of 4 | 3,373 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | 3out of 4 | 4,488 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's College Priory Road , BN23 7BL | 3out of 4 | 5,236 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Turing School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | - not rated | 5,322 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Sussex College Group Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF | - not rated | 2,916 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gildredge House Compton Place Road , BN20 8AB | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE | 3out of 4 | 2,165 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbourne College Headmaster's House , Old Wish Road BN21 4JX | - not rated | 484 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Prep Meads , BN20 7RP | - not rated | 1,444 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bede's Prep School Duke's Drive , BN20 7XL | - not rated | 1,666 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anderida Learning Centre Neville Mews , BN22 8HR | - not rated | 1,819 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The South Downs School Beechy Avenue , BN20 8NU | 4out of 4 | 2,270 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church | 21a Grange Road, Eastbourne | 196 yd | |
| Dickens Tea Room | 5 South Street, Eastbourne | 336 yd | |
| DBN | 66 Grove Road, Eastbourne | 360 yd | |
| Urban Ground | 56 South Street, Eastbourne | 400 yd | |
| Cafe 32 | 32 South Street, Eastbourne | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbourne Saffrons Sports Club | Compton Place Road, Eastbourne | 237 yd | |
| Bibendum | 1a Grange Road, Eastbourne | 258 yd | |
| Dolphin Public House | 14 South Street, Eastbourne | 320 yd | |
| The Dew Drop Inn | 37-39 South Street, Eastbourne | 388 yd | |
| The Eagle | 57 South Street, Eastbourne | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry King | 6 South Street, Eastbourne | 320 yd | |
| Mande | 50 Grove Road, Eastbourne | 404 yd | |
| The Food Cabin | Old Orchard Road, Eastbourne | 538 yd | |
| Streat Thai | 1b Ivy Terrace, Eastbourne | 641 yd | |
| Kenito's Piri Piri | 34 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 68 Grove Road, Eastbourne | 360 yd | |
| Dem Food Centre | 58 Grove Road, Eastbourne | 404 yd | |
| The Co-op | 25-29 Cornfield Road, Eastbourne | 750 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 83-85 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 850 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 63 The Beacon, Eastbourne | 895 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastbourne College MARLBOROUGH HOUSE MARLBOROUGH HOUSE OLD WISH ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 337 yd |
| Eastbourne Saffron Sports Club COMPTON PLACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 346 yd |
| City Gym Express FURNESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 417 yd |
| Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club Devonshire Park Devonshire Park College Road | tennis courts | 476 yd |
| Grand Hotel Health Club KING EDWARDS PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 695 yd |
| Tennis In The Park Dittons Road | tennis courts | 768 yd |
| Royal Eastbourne Golf Club PARADISE DRIVE | golf | 802 yd |
| Temple Grove BEECHWOOD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| University Of Brighton Sports Centre HILLBROW HILLBROW DENTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 903 yd |
| Links ASCOT HOUSE ASCOT HOUSE PARADISE DRIVE | grass pitches | 909 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 43.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.19 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.91 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.