Church Street, Willingdon, Eastbourne, BN22 0HX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN22 0HX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.4%	50.4%	-1.0%	51.0%	-0.6%
Male	48.6%	49.6%	1.0%	49.0%	0.6%

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 BN22 0HX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.7% 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	19.3%	17.6%	-1.7%	37.9%	-20.3%
Married: Opposite sex	62.9%	64.7%	1.8%	44.2%	20.5%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1%	1.0%	0.1%	0.9%
Separated	2.5%	2.9%	0.4%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	5.9%	7.4%	1.5%	9.1%	-1.7%
Widowed	9.4%	6.4%	-3.0%	6.1%	0.3%

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	39.1%	40.5%	1.4%	48.4%	-7.9%
Good health	35.9%	37.4%	1.5%	33.6%	3.8%
Fair health	20.5%	18.9%	-1.6%	12.7%	6.2%
Bad health	4.1%	3.1%	-1.0%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.2%	-1.2%

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	17.8%	17.5%	-0.3%	18.2%	-0.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.8%	9.7%	-7.1%	9.6%	0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.4%	9.7%	-2.7%	13.4%	-3.7%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	7.3%	2.8%	5.3%	2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.4%	12.6%	1.2%	16.9%	-4.3%
Degree or Similar	33.7%	40.8%	7.1%	33.8%	7.0%
Other	3.5%	2.4%	-1.1%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0%	2.6%	2.6%	3.1%	-0.5%
Other Asian	0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black Caribbean	0.5%	0.9%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.1%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	2.3%	1.3%	-1.0%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	96.8%	93.4%	-3.4%	81.4%	12.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.9% 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	97.3%	93.9%	-3.4%	83.2%	10.7%
European Union	1.4%	1.8%	0.4%	6.1%	-4.3%
Africa	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	2.6%	1.2%	5.6%	-3.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.8%	93.9%	-2.9%	83.2%	10.7%
10+ Years	0%	5.3%	5.3%	9.8%	-4.5%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.9%	76.7%	13.2%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	8.8%	13.5%	-4.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.1%	37.2%	-1.1%
Christian	55.9%	46.2%	9.7%
Buddhist	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Church Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Street was 17.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.7% lower than the Lower Willingdon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Church Street has the 9th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Lower Willingdon and the 120th lowest crime rate of 494 local areas in Wealden .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£42,500

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in BN22 0HX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (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 - 2/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 2/10 (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 Church Street are based on 469 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wealden.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Church Street, Willingdon, Eastbourne, BN22 0HX

Estimated Average Property Prices for BN22 0HX

Average Price
£181,230

Semi-Detached
£291,896

Terraced
£303,685

Detached
£655,136

Flats/Maisonettes
£126,576

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Church Street

Average Price
£337,869

Semi-Detached
£507,202

Terraced
£336,371

Detached
£829,326

Flats/Maisonettes
£155,086

Other
£154,730

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Church Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 18 Haystoun House, 76 Church Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£85,000	2025-04-17	£83,154
Flat 17 Haystoun House, 76 Church Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£58,500	2025-03-31	£56,013
Flat 12 Haystoun House, 76 Church Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£160,000	2025-02-20	£156,017
Flat 29 Haystoun House, 76 Church Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£152,500	2024-06-07	£142,682
Haystoun Cottage Church Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£162,000	2023-11-07	£154,294

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BN22 0HX

Employment

BN22 0HX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.

BN22 0HX 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 BN22 0HX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 55% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	112
Full-Time Employee	38
Self-Employed	24
Part-Time Employee	18
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Looking after home or family	4
Other	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Student (economically inactive)	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Human health and social work activities	14
Manufacturing	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Education	9
Construction	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Information and communication	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Transport and storage	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oakwood School Magnolia Drive , BN22 0SS	- not rated	856 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oakwood Primary Academy Magnolia Drive , BN22 0SS	3out of 4	856 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Parkland Junior School Brassey Avenue , BN22 9QJ	- not rated	991 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkland Infant School Brassey Avenue , BN22 9QJ	- not rated	991 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkland Infant School Brassey Avenue , BN22 9QJ	3out of 4	991 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ	- not rated	861 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eastbourne Technology College Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ	- not rated	933 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ratton School Park Avenue , BN21 2XR	- not rated	1,187 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ratton School Park Avenue , BN21 2XR	3out of 4	1,187 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Willingdon Community School Broad Road , Lower Willingdon BN20 9QX	3out of 4	1,856 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Park College Eastbourne King's Drive , BN21 2UN	- not rated	1,539 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sussex Downs College Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF	- not rated	1,808 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eastbourne College of Arts and Technology Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF	- not rated	1,808 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
East Sussex College Group Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF	- not rated	1,809 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	- not rated	2,479 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gildredge House Compton Place Road , BN20 8AB	- not rated	3,891 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	- not rated	749 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Lindfield School Lindfield Road , Hampden Park BN22 0BQ	4out of 4	749 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eastbourne Tutorial Unit 9 Park Lane , BN21 2UU	- not rated	997 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
College Central 124 Brodrick Road , BN22 9RB	- not rated	1,435 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Summerdown School 3 Broadwater Way , BN22 9PZ	- not rated	1,729 yd	Free schools special	No	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	404 yd
The Pantry Coffee House Ltd	29A Church Street	404 yd
Miha's Cafe	20 The Broadway, Eastbourne	684 yd
Cafe Willingdon	5, Freshwater Square Anderida Road	853 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wheatsheaf Inn	Wheatsheaf Inn, 2 Church Street	522 yd
Red Lion Public House	99 Wish Hill, Eastbourne	618 yd
The Seven Sisters	The Seven Sisters Seven Sisters Road	828 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Charlie Chans	14 The Broadway, Eastbourne	672 yd
New China	22 The Broadway, Eastbourne	672 yd
Broadway Chippy	24 The Broadway, Eastbourne	672 yd
Broadway Kebab House	8 The Broadway, Eastbourne	672 yd
China Garden	2, Freshwater Square Anderida Road	853 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Southern Co-Operative Limited	28a Lindfield Road, Eastbourne		643 yd
Tesco	11 - 15, Freshwater Square Anderida Road		806 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Huggetts Lane Recreation Ground HUGGETTS LANE	grass pitches	738 yd
The Lindfield School LINDFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	749 yd
Oakwood Primary Academy OAKWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL OAKWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL MAGNOLIA DRIVE	grass pitches	853 yd
Hampden Park Sports Centre BRODRICK ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts	856 yd
Westlords WILLINGDON ROAD	grass pitches	903 yd
The Eastbourne Academy BRODRICK ROAD	grass pitches	933 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	34.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	33.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	60.22 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	60.22 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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