Brightland Road is in Eastbourne and in Eastbourne district. BN20 8BE 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 Brightland Road, Eastbourne, BN20 8BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN20 8BG, BN21 1HN, BN21 1HP, BN20 8AY, BN20 8AT, BN21 1HT, BN21 1JD, BN20 8AZ, BN21 1HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN20 8BE 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 | 51.1% | 51.7% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.3% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 37.8% | 28.1% | -9.7% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.3% | 32.9% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 17.6% | 25.7% | 8.1% | 9.1% | 16.6% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 7.8% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 (70.3%) 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 | 36.4% | 37.6% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -10.8% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 32.7% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 21% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 8.3% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 7.8% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 28.2% | 22.4% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 11.2% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 10.6% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 7.6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 14.7% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 30% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 6.3% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.7% | 88.3% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 76.8% 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 | 88.4% | 76.8% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 10.1% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 8.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 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 | 86.2% | 77.9% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.7% | 2.5% | -8.2% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 76.7% | -8.6% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Buddhist | 8.7% | 0.5% | 8.2% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brightland Road was 181.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.6% higher than the Old Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brightland Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Old Town and the 51st highest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Brightland Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-03-26 | £319,655 |
| 35 Brightland Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2024-10-29 | £300,764 |
| 35 Brightland Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2024-01-18 | £180,559 |
| 32 Brightland Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-01-23 | £296,010 |
| 37 Brightland Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2022-01-11 | £274,223 |
BN20 8BE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% 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.
BN20 8BE 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 BN20 8BE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 60 |
| Full-Time Employee | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motcombe Infants' School Macmillan Drive , BN21 1SN | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pashley Down Infant School Beechy Avenue , BN20 8NX | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School 3 Tutts Barn Lane , BN22 8XT | 3out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ocklynge Junior School Victoria Drive , BN20 8XN | 1out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Junior School Ringwood Road , BN22 8UA | - not rated | 2,244 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,246 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | 3out of 4 | 3,565 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Turing School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | - not rated | 4,754 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willingdon Community School Broad Road , Lower Willingdon BN20 9QX | 3out of 4 | 5,021 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's College Priory Road , BN23 7BL | 3out of 4 | 5,245 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 | 2,104 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 | 615 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE | 3out of 4 | 957 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 | 969 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne College Headmaster's House , Old Wish Road BN21 4JX | - not rated | 1,789 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anderida Learning Centre Neville Mews , BN22 8HR | - not rated | 2,245 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Prep Meads , BN20 7RP | - not rated | 2,272 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bede's Prep School Duke's Drive , BN20 7XL | - not rated | 2,540 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 | 69 yd | |
| Spice Garden | 6 Church Street, Eastbourne | 93 yd | |
| The Two Bulls Steakhouse | 42 Church Street, Eastbourne | 193 yd | |
| EL CHANGARRO | 42 Church Street, Eastbourne | 193 yd | |
| Picasso Express | 42 Church Street, Eastbourne | 193 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb Inn | 36 High Street, Eastbourne | 223 yd | |
| Prince Albert Public House | 9 High Street, Eastbourne | 328 yd | |
| Star Inn | Star Road, Eastbourne | 332 yd | |
| The Crown | 22 Crown Street, Eastbourne | 349 yd | |
| The Rainbow | Star Road, Eastbourne | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Stop | 1 High Street, Eastbourne | 328 yd | |
| Urban Jade Oriental | 53 Green Street, Eastbourne | 374 yd | |
| Curry Master | 107 Green Street, Eastbourne | 597 yd | |
| Oven Kebab House | 84a Green Street, Eastbourne | 684 yd | |
| Priti Indian | 143 Green Street, Eastbourne | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 4 High Street, Eastbourne | 274 yd | |
| Co-op | Green Street, Eastbourne | 892 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 153 Victoria Drive, Eastbourne | 985 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Motcombe Pool MOTCOMBE ROAD | swimming pool | 299 yd |
| Gildredge House COMPTON PLACE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 367 yd |
| Temple Grove BEECHWOOD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| Beresford SUMMERDOWN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 482 yd |
| Royal Eastbourne Golf Club PARADISE DRIVE | golf | 600 yd |
| Tennis In The Park Dittons Road | tennis courts | 690 yd |
| Old Town Recreation Ground BODMIN CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 762 yd |
| Summerdown PARADISE CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Cavendish School ELDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,056 yd |
| Eastbourne Saffron Sports Club COMPTON PLACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 1,089 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 | 58.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.