Kirkway is in Eastbourne and in Eastbourne district. BN20 8TB is located in the Old Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastbourne. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kirkway, Eastbourne, BN20 8TB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN20 8SX, BN20 8TA, BN20 8SZ, BN20 8SY, BN20 8ST, BN20 8TE, BN20 8TD, BN20 8SU, BN20 8SQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN20 8TB, 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 | 57.7% | 52.3% | -5.4% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 42.3% | 47.7% | 5.4% | 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 | 27.5% | 29% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.5% | 51% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 10.8% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 47% | 45.5% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 36.8% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 13.4% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 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.
In the area around BN20 8TB this area, 9.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.4% | 9.6% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 7.9% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 15.4% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.8% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 22.5% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.4% | 35.4% | 1.0% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.3% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.7% | 94.3% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 93.3% | 91.3% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 91.3% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 6.4% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0.3% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kirkway was 56.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.3% lower than the Old Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kirkway has the 19th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Old Town and the 155th lowest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Kirkway, Eastbourne, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2001-09-14 | £303,911 |
| 4 Kirkway, Eastbourne, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £59,500 | 1997-03-03 | £345,573 |
BN20 8TB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% 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 8TB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pashley Down Infant School Beechy Avenue , BN20 8NX | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Motcombe Infants' School Macmillan Drive , BN21 1SN | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ocklynge Junior School Victoria Drive , BN20 8XN | 1out of 4 | 1,190 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 | 2,578 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkland Infant School Brassey Avenue , BN22 9QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,053 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 | 1,848 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | 3out of 4 | 3,331 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willingdon Community School Broad Road , Lower Willingdon BN20 9QX | 3out of 4 | 4,028 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Turing School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | - not rated | 4,930 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 | 2,387 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 | 1,166 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gildredge House Compton Place Road , BN20 8AB | 3out of 4 | 2,101 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 | 541 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lindfield School Lindfield Road , Hampden Park BN22 0BQ | 4out of 4 | 3,247 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne College Headmaster's House , Old Wish Road BN21 4JX | - not rated | 3,255 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Prep Meads , BN20 7RP | - not rated | 3,386 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anderida Learning Centre Neville Mews , BN22 8HR | - not rated | 3,546 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trident Fish Restaurant | Green Street, Eastbourne | 718 yd | |
| Cafe Corro | 149 Green Street, Eastbourne | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priti Indian | 143 Green Street, Eastbourne | 733 yd | |
| Oven Kebab House | 84a Green Street, Eastbourne | 891 yd | |
| Curry Master | 107 Green Street, Eastbourne | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 153 Victoria Drive, Eastbourne | 623 yd | |
| Co-op | Green Street, Eastbourne | 718 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Town Recreation Ground BODMIN CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 850 yd |
| Cavendish School ELDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,062 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.