Bodmin Close is in Eastbourne and in Eastbourne district. BN20 8HZ is located in the Old Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastbourne. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bodmin Close, Eastbourne, BN20 8HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN20 8HU, BN20 8HT, BN20 8HS, BN20 8LX, BN20 8HY, BN20 8EL, BN20 8NB, BN20 8LY, BN20 8LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN20 8HZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 53.1% | 52.3% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 46.9% | 47.7% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 30.1% | 37% | 6.9% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.6% | 45.5% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 17% | 11% | -6.0% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.5% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 42.3% | 49.4% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 28.3% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 14.3% | -4.0% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 5.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 18% | 13.6% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 11.1% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 12.6% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 9.6% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17.2% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 35% | 35.9% | 0.9% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 99.6% | 94.5% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 91.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.9% | 91.2% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 91.9% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.4% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Ireland | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bodmin Close was 51.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.4% lower than the Old Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bodmin Close has the 25th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Old Town and the 138th lowest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Bodmin Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2023-02-24 | £165,685 |
| 1 Bodmin Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £164,950 | 2021-11-25 | £162,189 |
| 38 Bodmin Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-09-30 | £141,914 |
| 19 Bodmin Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2019-01-21 | £131,592 |
| 22 Bodmin Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2018-09-21 | £159,283 |
BN20 8HZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 8HZ 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 student residents living in BN20 8HZ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pashley Down Infant School Beechy Avenue , BN20 8NX | 3out of 4 | 558 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Motcombe Infants' School Macmillan Drive , BN21 1SN | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ocklynge Junior School Victoria Drive , BN20 8XN | 1out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School 3 Tutts Barn Lane , BN22 8XT | 3out of 4 | 2,142 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Meads Church of England Primary School Rowsley Road , BN20 7XS | - not rated | 2,474 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 | 2,263 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | 3out of 4 | 3,714 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willingdon Community School Broad Road , Lower Willingdon BN20 9QX | 3out of 4 | 4,795 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Turing School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | - not rated | 5,114 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,444 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gildredge House Compton Place Road , BN20 8AB | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 538 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne College Headmaster's House , Old Wish Road BN21 4JX | - not rated | 2,406 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Prep Meads , BN20 7RP | - not rated | 2,517 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bede's Prep School Duke's Drive , BN20 7XL | - not rated | 2,780 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anderida Learning Centre Neville Mews , BN22 8HR | - not rated | 2,986 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Street Kitchen | 51a Bradford Street, Eastbourne | 476 yd | |
| The Two Bulls Steakhouse | 42 Church Street, Eastbourne | 560 yd | |
| EL CHANGARRO | 42 Church Street, Eastbourne | 560 yd | |
| Picasso Express | 42 Church Street, Eastbourne | 560 yd | |
| Cafe Corro | 149 Green Street, Eastbourne | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb Inn | 36 High Street, Eastbourne | 958 yd | |
| The Crown | 22 Crown Street, Eastbourne | 1,020 yd | |
| Star Inn | Star Road, Eastbourne | 1,037 yd | |
| Prince Albert Public House | 9 High Street, Eastbourne | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Jade Oriental | 53 Green Street, Eastbourne | 499 yd | |
| Curry Master | 107 Green Street, Eastbourne | 543 yd | |
| Oven Kebab House | 84a Green Street, Eastbourne | 591 yd | |
| Priti Indian | 143 Green Street, Eastbourne | 597 yd | |
| Pizza Stop | 1 High Street, Eastbourne | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Green Street, Eastbourne | 661 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 153 Victoria Drive, Eastbourne | 686 yd | |
| Waitrose | 4 High Street, Eastbourne | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Town Recreation Ground BODMIN CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 43 yd |
| Motcombe Pool MOTCOMBE ROAD | swimming pool | 795 yd |
| Summerdown PARADISE CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 880 yd |
| Beresford SUMMERDOWN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 954 yd |
| Eastbourne Downs Golf Club EAST DEAN ROAD | golf | 979 yd |
| Gildredge House COMPTON PLACE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 993 yd |
| Temple Grove BEECHWOOD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,045 yd |
| Cavendish School ELDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,093 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 60.15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 60.15 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.