Vicarage Road is in Eastbourne and in Eastbourne district. BN20 8AT is located in the Upperton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastbourne. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Vicarage Road, Eastbourne, BN20 8AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN20 8AU, BN20 8AS, BN20 8AX, BN21 1HP, BN21 1QH, BN20 8BG, BN20 8BE, BN21 1HS, BN20 8AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN20 8AT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.9% of residents 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 | 54.7% | 55.9% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 4.9% |
| Male | 45.3% | 44.1% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -4.9% |
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 | 33.5% | 32.9% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 42.8% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -1.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 14% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 56.2% | 46.3% | -9.9% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 36.2% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 12.8% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.7% | 11.3% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 4.5% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 13.6% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 3.6% | -2.1% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.9% | 18.6% | -0.3% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 34% | 45.7% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 11.9% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.7% | 94.6% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 87.6% | 84.4% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 84.4% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 8.6% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 1.2% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.4% | 37.2% | 14.2% |
| Christian | 38.4% | 46.2% | -7.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vicarage Road was 3.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.7% lower than the Old Town average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Vicarage Road has the lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Old Town and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Vicarage Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-04-23 | £305,176 |
| 14 Vicarage Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2021-01-27 | £508,263 |
| 11 Vicarage Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £352,500 | 2020-12-04 | £399,738 |
| 7 Vicarage Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2018-07-12 | £370,210 |
| 11 Vicarage Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £359,000 | 2018-06-15 | £435,166 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Other | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motcombe Infants' School Macmillan Drive , BN21 1SN | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pashley Down Infant School Beechy Avenue , BN20 8NX | 3out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School 3 Tutts Barn Lane , BN22 8XT | 3out of 4 | 1,556 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ocklynge Junior School Victoria Drive , BN20 8XN | 1out of 4 | 1,730 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Meads Church of England Primary School Rowsley Road , BN20 7XS | - not rated | 2,314 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 | 2,291 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | 3out of 4 | 3,627 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Turing School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | - not rated | 4,834 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willingdon Community School Broad Road , Lower Willingdon BN20 9QX | 3out of 4 | 5,047 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's College Priory Road , BN23 7BL | 3out of 4 | 5,334 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,179 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 | 645 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The South Downs School Beechy Avenue , BN20 8NU | 4out of 4 | 945 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne College Headmaster's House , Old Wish Road BN21 4JX | - not rated | 1,808 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Prep Meads , BN20 7RP | - not rated | 2,232 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anderida Learning Centre Neville Mews , BN22 8HR | - not rated | 2,325 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bede's Prep School Duke's Drive , BN20 7XL | - not rated | 2,500 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Town Cafe @ The JPK Sussex Project | 39 Church Street, Eastbourne | 77 yd | |
| The Two Bulls Steakhouse | 42 Church Street, Eastbourne | 146 yd | |
| EL CHANGARRO | 42 Church Street, Eastbourne | 146 yd | |
| Picasso Express | 42 Church Street, Eastbourne | 146 yd | |
| Spice Garden | 6 Church Street, Eastbourne | 147 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb Inn | 36 High Street, Eastbourne | 311 yd | |
| Prince Albert Public House | 9 High Street, Eastbourne | 408 yd | |
| Star Inn | Star Road, Eastbourne | 422 yd | |
| The Crown | 22 Crown Street, Eastbourne | 437 yd | |
| The Rainbow | Star Road, Eastbourne | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Jade Oriental | 53 Green Street, Eastbourne | 360 yd | |
| Pizza Stop | 1 High Street, Eastbourne | 408 yd | |
| Curry Master | 107 Green Street, Eastbourne | 594 yd | |
| Oven Kebab House | 84a Green Street, Eastbourne | 684 yd | |
| Priti Indian | 143 Green Street, Eastbourne | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 4 High Street, Eastbourne | 360 yd | |
| Co-op | Green Street, Eastbourne | 887 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 153 Victoria Drive, Eastbourne | 977 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Motcombe Pool MOTCOMBE ROAD | swimming pool | 358 yd |
| Gildredge House COMPTON PLACE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 368 yd |
| Temple Grove BEECHWOOD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 434 yd |
| Beresford SUMMERDOWN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 445 yd |
| Royal Eastbourne Golf Club PARADISE DRIVE | golf | 582 yd |
| Old Town Recreation Ground BODMIN CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 697 yd |
| Summerdown PARADISE CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Tennis In The Park Dittons Road | tennis courts | 746 yd |
| Links ASCOT HOUSE ASCOT HOUSE PARADISE DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,049 yd |
| Cavendish School ELDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.