Carlisle Road is in Eastbourne and in Eastbourne district. BN20 7EW is located in the Meads electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastbourne. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, BN20 7EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN20 7QQ, BN20 7PU, BN20 7PX, BN20 7LU, BN20 7PS, BN20 7PY, BN20 7UX, BN20 7QW, BN20 7LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN20 7EW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 47.1% | -6.1% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 46.8% | 52.9% | 6.1% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BN20 7EW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 75.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 81.9% | 75.9% | -6.0% | 37.9% | 38.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.7% | 18.5% | 3.8% | 44.2% | -25.7% |
| Divorced | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61.9% | 59.6% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 11.2% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 32% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 4.2% | 7% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 BN20 7EW this area, 2.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -15.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 9.2% | -7.9% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 58.2% | 58.2% | 0.0% | 16.9% | 41.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 24.6% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 90.6% | 83.9% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 2.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 80.3% 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 | 88.9% | 80.3% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 8.1% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 80.8% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 9.9% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carlisle Road was 31.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.4% lower than the Meads average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carlisle Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Meads and the 70th lowest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2021-02-12 | £901,104 |
| 28 Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2005-01-19 | £908,498 |
| 28 Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 1999-10-25 | £1,105,116 |
BN20 7EW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 student residents living in BN20 7EW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 179 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 62 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Full-Time Employee | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Meads Church of England Primary School Rowsley Road , BN20 7XS | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Motcombe Infants' School Macmillan Drive , BN21 1SN | 3out of 4 | 2,022 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School 3 Tutts Barn Lane , BN22 8XT | 3out of 4 | 2,155 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bourne Primary School Melbourne Road , BN22 8BD | 3out of 4 | 2,171 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pashley Down Infant School Beechy Avenue , BN20 8NX | 3out of 4 | 2,290 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,566 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | 3out of 4 | 4,797 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,251 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 | 882 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE | 3out of 4 | 2,292 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 | 848 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Prep Meads , BN20 7RP | - not rated | 994 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bede's Prep School Duke's Drive , BN20 7XL | - not rated | 1,249 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The South Downs School Beechy Avenue , BN20 8NU | 4out of 4 | 2,212 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anderida Learning Centre Neville Mews , BN22 8HR | - not rated | 2,381 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Pot Plus | 77 Meads Road, Eastbourne | 518 yd | |
| Xing Fu | 42-44 Meads Street, Eastbourne | 710 yd | |
| Ancient Grains | 38 Meads Street, Eastbourne | 710 yd | |
| All Saints Church | 21a Grange Road, Eastbourne | 735 yd | |
| Royal Eastbourne Golf Club | Paradise Drive, Eastbourne | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbourne Saffrons Sports Club | Compton Place Road, Eastbourne | 583 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | 33-35 Meads Street, Eastbourne | 767 yd | |
| Bibendum | 1a Grange Road, Eastbourne | 819 yd | |
| Dolphin Public House | 14 South Street, Eastbourne | 883 yd | |
| The Dew Drop Inn | 37-39 South Street, Eastbourne | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry King | 6 South Street, Eastbourne | 883 yd | |
| Mande | 50 Grove Road, Eastbourne | 947 yd | |
| The Food Cabin | Old Orchard Road, Eastbourne | 1,041 yd | |
| Helen Garden Kiosk | Dukes Drive, Eastbourne | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Co Op | 34 Meads Street, Eastbourne | 663 yd | |
| Tesco | 56-60 Meads Street, Eastbourne | 767 yd | |
| Tesco | 68 Grove Road, Eastbourne | 905 yd | |
| Dem Food Centre | 58 Grove Road, Eastbourne | 947 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Brighton Sports Centre HILLBROW HILLBROW DENTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 342 yd |
| Links ASCOT HOUSE ASCOT HOUSE PARADISE DRIVE | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Roedean Moira House MOIRA HOUSE SCHOOL MOIRA HOUSE SCHOOL UPPER CARLISLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 651 yd |
| Eastbourne College MARLBOROUGH HOUSE MARLBOROUGH HOUSE OLD WISH ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 731 yd |
| Royal Eastbourne Golf Club PARADISE DRIVE | golf | 745 yd |
| Eastbourne Saffron Sports Club COMPTON PLACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 817 yd |
| Beresford SUMMERDOWN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 882 yd |
| Temple Grove BEECHWOOD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 917 yd |
| Summerdown PARADISE CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 922 yd |
| St Andrews Prep Eastbourne MEADS STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 950 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.