St Johns Road is in Eastbourne and in Eastbourne district. BN20 7LQ is located in the Meads electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastbourne. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Johns Road, Eastbourne, BN20 7LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN20 7JB, BN20 7JA, BN20 7JJ, BN20 7HY, BN20 7HB, BN20 7HL, BN20 7JE, BN20 7JN, BN20 7JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN20 7LQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 50.5% | 49.8% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.2% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 32.3% | 35.4% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.7% | 41.5% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 2.6% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 10.8% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 9.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 38.5% | 38.1% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -10.3% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 40.9% | 7.7% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 13.5% | -5.3% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 6.5% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 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 | 24.9% | 20.8% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 7.6% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 12.2% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 14.2% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 34% | 0.7% | 33.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 5.3% | 5.1% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 94.2% | 85.2% | -9.0% | 81.4% | 3.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 1.6% | 7.2% |
In this area, 74.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 74.1% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 10.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 4.6% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.8% | 74.4% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 12.6% | 8.8% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 3.7% | -5.9% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Johns Road was 148.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.0% lower than the Meads average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St Johns Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Meads and the 62nd highest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.7%.

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 13 Badgers Court, 3 St Johns Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £337,500 | 2024-11-21 | £333,338 |
| Flat 1 Badgers Court, 3 St Johns Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-07-28 | £220,940 |
| Flat 3 Badgers Court, 3 St Johns Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-03-04 | £267,681 |
| Flat 6 Badgers Court, 3 St Johns Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-07-09 | £248,309 |
| Flat 6 Badgers Court, 3 St Johns Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2020-02-07 | £208,155 |
BN20 7LQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BN20 7LQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 66 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,258 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bourne Primary School Melbourne Road , BN22 8BD | 3out of 4 | 2,104 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School 3 Tutts Barn Lane , BN22 8XT | 3out of 4 | 2,426 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Motcombe Infants' School Macmillan Drive , BN21 1SN | 3out of 4 | 2,570 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pashley Down Infant School Beechy Avenue , BN20 8NX | 3out of 4 | 2,899 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 | 4,074 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | 3out of 4 | 5,222 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 | 3,651 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 | 1,362 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE | 3out of 4 | 2,830 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 | 586 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Prep Meads , BN20 7RP | - not rated | 836 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bede's Prep School Duke's Drive , BN20 7XL | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anderida Learning Centre Neville Mews , BN22 8HR | - not rated | 2,388 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The South Downs School Beechy Avenue , BN20 8NU | 4out of 4 | 2,816 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Cafe | 13 Silverdale Road, Eastbourne | 427 yd | |
| The Mirabelle | King Edwards Parade, Eastbourne | 507 yd | |
| The Good Grub | Compton Street, Eastbourne | 550 yd | |
| Coffee Pot Plus | 77 Meads Road, Eastbourne | 657 yd | |
| Xing Fu | 42-44 Meads Street, Eastbourne | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Court Bar | 10 Wilmington Square, Eastbourne | 727 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | 33-35 Meads Street, Eastbourne | 749 yd | |
| The Stage Door | 10 Compton Street, Eastbourne | 859 yd | |
| The Pilot | 89 Meads Street, Eastbourne | 879 yd | |
| Eastbourne Saffrons Sports Club | Compton Place Road, Eastbourne | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Garden Kiosk | Dukes Drive, Eastbourne | 870 yd | |
| Curry King | 6 South Street, Eastbourne | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Co Op | 34 Meads Street, Eastbourne | 695 yd | |
| Tesco | 56-60 Meads Street, Eastbourne | 749 yd | |
| Tesco | 68 Grove Road, Eastbourne | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Hotel Health Club KING EDWARDS PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 557 yd |
| Eastbourne College MARLBOROUGH HOUSE MARLBOROUGH HOUSE OLD WISH ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 581 yd |
| University Of Brighton Sports Centre HILLBROW HILLBROW DENTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 707 yd |
| Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club Devonshire Park Devonshire Park College Road | tennis courts | 856 yd |
| St Andrews Prep Eastbourne MEADS STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 887 yd |
| City Gym Express FURNESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,002 yd |
| St Bedes School Sports Centre (Closed) Dukes Drive | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,047 yd |
| Roedean Moira House MOIRA HOUSE SCHOOL MOIRA HOUSE SCHOOL UPPER CARLISLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,061 yd |
| Links ASCOT HOUSE ASCOT HOUSE PARADISE DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,067 yd |
| Eastbourne Saffron Sports Club COMPTON PLACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 1,082 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% |
| Median download speed | 45.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.