Willingdon Close, Eastbourne, BN20 9AR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN20 9AR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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	61.4%	53.7%	-7.7%	51.0%	2.7%
Male	38.6%	46.3%	7.7%	49.0%	-2.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of BN20 9AR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	14%	13.7%	-0.3%	37.9%	-24.2%
Married: Opposite sex	50.6%	59.2%	8.6%	44.2%	15.0%
Married: Same sex	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.3%	0.3%	-1.0%	2.2%	-1.9%
Divorced	7.5%	7.2%	-0.3%	9.1%	-1.9%
Widowed	26%	19.6%	-6.4%	6.1%	13.5%

Health

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	33.4%	43.8%	10.4%	48.4%	-4.6%
Good health	37.7%	33.8%	-3.9%	33.6%	0.2%
Fair health	23.1%	19.9%	-3.2%	12.7%	7.2%
Bad health	4.3%	1.7%	-2.6%	4.0%	-2.3%
Very bad health	1.4%	0.8%	-0.6%	1.2%	-0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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	22.7%	14.1%	-8.6%	18.2%	-4.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.5%	9.5%	2.0%	9.6%	-0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.6%	12.4%	-4.2%	13.4%	-1.0%
Apprenticeship	3.6%	10.1%	6.5%	5.3%	4.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.8%	13.7%	4.9%	16.9%	-3.2%
Degree or Similar	31.8%	37.6%	5.8%	33.8%	3.8%
Other	9.1%	2.6%	-6.5%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.1%	-0.8%
Indian	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	3.1%	-2.0%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	1.0%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	0.9%	0.2%
White	97.1%	95.8%	-1.3%	81.4%	14.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.8% 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	91.7%	89.8%	-1.9%	83.2%	6.6%
European Union	2.9%	4.4%	1.5%	6.1%	-1.7%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1.7%	3.6%	1.9%	2.7%	0.9%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.2%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.4%	89.8%	-1.6%	83.2%	6.6%
10+ Years	0%	7.8%	7.8%	9.8%	-2.0%
5-10 Years	0.9%	0.8%	-0.1%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	0.3%	1.7%	1.4%	2.2%	-0.5%
Less than 2 years	7.4%	0%	-7.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84%	76.7%	7.3%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
South and Eastern Africa	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
No passport held	11.6%	13.5%	-1.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	24.4%	37.2%	-12.8%
Christian	56.2%	46.2%	10.0%
Buddhist	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%
Hindu	1.4%	1.7%	-0.3%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Not answered	16.1%	6.0%	10.1%

Safety

Is Willingdon Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willingdon Close was 8.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.5% lower than the Old Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Willingdon Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Old Town and the 9th lowest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£51,400

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in BN20 9AR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Willingdon Close are based on 11 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Eastbourne.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Willingdon Close, Eastbourne, BN20 9AR

Estimated Average Property Prices for BN20 9AR

Average Price
£395,691

Semi-Detached
£386,235

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£423,005

Flats/Maisonettes
£369,432

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Willingdon Close

Average Price
£366,772

Semi-Detached
£367,174

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£407,443

Flats/Maisonettes
£324,695

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Willingdon CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Willingdon Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£278,000	2019-10-08	£311,130
5 Willingdon Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2015-03-11	£369,765
2 Willingdon Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£237,500	2010-09-03	£400,980
1A Willingdon Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£230,000	2009-05-15	£354,689
5 Willingdon Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2005-12-02	£350,983

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BN20 9AR

Employment

BN20 9AR 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in BN20 9AR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 58% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	179
Full-Time Employee	55
Part-Time Employee	41
Self-Employed	17
Looking after home or family	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Other	1
Student (economically inactive)	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Education	20
Human health and social work activities	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Construction	9
Financial and insurance activities	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Other	4
Manufacturing	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Information and communication	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Parkland Infant School Brassey Avenue , BN22 9QJ	3out of 4	1,431 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkland Junior School Brassey Avenue , BN22 9QJ	3out of 4	1,431 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakwood Primary Academy Magnolia Drive , BN22 0SS	3out of 4	1,451 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ocklynge Junior School Victoria Drive , BN20 8XN	1out of 4	1,482 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Willingdon Primary School Rapsons Road , Willingdon BN20 9RJ	3out of 4	1,503 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ratton School Park Avenue , BN21 2XR	3out of 4	1,031 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ	3out of 4	1,414 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Willingdon Community School Broad Road , Lower Willingdon BN20 9QX	3out of 4	1,862 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Turing School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ	- not rated	3,219 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Catherine's College Priory Road , BN23 7BL	3out of 4	5,047 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
East Sussex College Group Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF	- not rated	1,917 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE	3out of 4	2,230 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gildredge House Compton Place Road , BN20 8AB	3out of 4	3,696 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Lindfield School Lindfield Road , Hampden Park BN22 0BQ	4out of 4	1,301 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
College Central 124 Brodrick Road , BN22 9RB	3out of 4	1,980 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The South Downs School Beechy Avenue , BN20 8NU	4out of 4	2,499 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hazel Court School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ	3out of 4	3,565 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Anderida Learning Centre Neville Mews , BN22 8HR	- not rated	4,108 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Thai Village Restaurant	29C Church Street	296 yd
The Pantry Coffee House Ltd	29A Church Street	296 yd
Willingdon Golf Club & Bar	Southdown Road, Eastbourne	1,004 yd
The Golf Kitchen Ltd	Southdown Road, Eastbourne	1,004 yd
Miha's Cafe	20 The Broadway, Eastbourne	1,055 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Red Lion Public House	99 Wish Hill, Eastbourne		147 yd
Wheatsheaf Inn	Wheatsheaf Inn, 2 Church Street		296 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Charlie Chans	14 The Broadway, Eastbourne	1,043 yd
New China	22 The Broadway, Eastbourne	1,043 yd
Broadway Chippy	24 The Broadway, Eastbourne	1,043 yd
Broadway Kebab House	8 The Broadway, Eastbourne	1,043 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Southern Co-Operative Limited	28a Lindfield Road, Eastbourne		1,033 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Westlords WILLINGDON ROAD	grass pitches	570 yd
Ratton School PARK AVENUE	grass pitches	901 yd
Huggetts Lane Recreation Ground HUGGETTS LANE	grass pitches	928 yd
Willingdon Golf Club SOUTHDOWN ROAD	golf	1,062 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	35.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	31 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	39.53 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	39.53 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	9.99 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.