Brightland Road is in Eastbourne and in Eastbourne district. BN20 8BG 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 8BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN20 8BE, BN20 8AY, BN21 1HN, BN20 8AZ, BN21 1HP, BN20 8AT, BN20 8AS, BN20 8AL, BN21 1HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN20 8BG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Brightland Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2023-10-20 | £350,916 |
| 24 Brightland Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-06-30 | £345,000 |
| 9 Brightland Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2020-10-02 | £339,024 |
| 20 Brightland Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £292,500 | 2020-07-17 | £355,518 |
| 26 Brightland Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £301,000 | 2019-07-17 | £362,899 |
BN20 8BG 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 8BG 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 8BG 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 | 704 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pashley Down Infant School Beechy Avenue , BN20 8NX | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School 3 Tutts Barn Lane , BN22 8XT | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ocklynge Junior School Victoria Drive , BN20 8XN | 1out of 4 | 1,724 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bourne Primary School Melbourne Road , BN22 8BD | 3out of 4 | 2,235 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,268 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | 3out of 4 | 3,584 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Turing School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | - not rated | 4,768 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willingdon Community School Broad Road , Lower Willingdon BN20 9QX | 3out of 4 | 5,045 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's College Priory Road , BN23 7BL | 3out of 4 | 5,249 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 | 2,120 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 | 593 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE | 3out of 4 | 980 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 | 991 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne College Headmaster's House , Old Wish Road BN21 4JX | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anderida Learning Centre Neville Mews , BN22 8HR | - not rated | 2,237 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Prep Meads , BN20 7RP | - not rated | 2,249 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bede's Prep School Duke's Drive , BN20 7XL | - not rated | 2,517 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 | 88 yd | |
| Spice Garden | 6 Church Street, Eastbourne | 117 yd | |
| The Two Bulls Steakhouse | 42 Church Street, Eastbourne | 209 yd | |
| EL CHANGARRO | 42 Church Street, Eastbourne | 209 yd | |
| Picasso Express | 42 Church Street, Eastbourne | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb Inn | 36 High Street, Eastbourne | 222 yd | |
| Prince Albert Public House | 9 High Street, Eastbourne | 320 yd | |
| Star Inn | Star Road, Eastbourne | 336 yd | |
| The Crown | 22 Crown Street, Eastbourne | 357 yd | |
| The Rainbow | Star Road, Eastbourne | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Stop | 1 High Street, Eastbourne | 320 yd | |
| Urban Jade Oriental | 53 Green Street, Eastbourne | 396 yd | |
| Curry Master | 107 Green Street, Eastbourne | 620 yd | |
| Oven Kebab House | 84a Green Street, Eastbourne | 708 yd | |
| Priti Indian | 143 Green Street, Eastbourne | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 4 High Street, Eastbourne | 271 yd | |
| Co-op | Green Street, Eastbourne | 915 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 153 Victoria Drive, Eastbourne | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Motcombe Pool MOTCOMBE ROAD | swimming pool | 321 yd |
| Gildredge House COMPTON PLACE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 343 yd |
| Temple Grove BEECHWOOD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 412 yd |
| Beresford SUMMERDOWN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 459 yd |
| Royal Eastbourne Golf Club PARADISE DRIVE | golf | 576 yd |
| Tennis In The Park Dittons Road | tennis courts | 673 yd |
| Summerdown PARADISE CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Old Town Recreation Ground BODMIN CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 775 yd |
| Eastbourne Saffron Sports Club COMPTON PLACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 1,068 yd |
| Links ASCOT HOUSE ASCOT HOUSE PARADISE DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 57.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.17 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.