Lilac Close, Eastbourne, BN22 0SH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN22 0SH 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	52.7%	51.7%	-1.0%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	47.3%	48.3%	1.0%	49.0%	-0.7%

Partnership Status

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	21.6%	23%	1.4%	37.9%	-14.9%
Married: Opposite sex	55.9%	45.1%	-10.8%	44.2%	0.9%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	1.3%	0.9%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	8.8%	13.6%	4.8%	9.1%	4.5%
Widowed	12.3%	16.4%	4.1%	6.1%	10.3%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.7%) 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	36.6%	36.6%	0.0%	48.4%	-11.8%
Good health	31.7%	34.1%	2.4%	33.6%	0.5%
Fair health	23.9%	20.7%	-3.2%	12.7%	8.0%
Bad health	7%	6%	-1.0%	4.0%	2.0%
Very bad health	0.8%	2.6%	1.8%	1.2%	1.4%

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	34.4%	21.7%	-12.7%	18.2%	3.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.5%	12.7%	1.2%	9.6%	3.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15%	11.3%	-3.7%	13.4%	-2.1%
Apprenticeship	2.6%	6.6%	4.0%	5.3%	1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11%	15.1%	4.1%	16.9%	-1.8%
Degree or Similar	19.8%	27.8%	8.0%	33.8%	-6.0%
Other	5.7%	4.7%	-1.0%	2.8%	1.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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	0.8%	1.7%	0.9%	3.1%	-1.4%
Other Asian	1.2%	0.9%	-0.3%	1.6%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
White	97.5%	94%	-3.5%	81.4%	12.6%
Other	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.8% 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	88.9%	85.8%	-3.1%	83.2%	2.6%
European Union	3.7%	4.3%	0.6%	6.1%	-1.8%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	0.8%	0.1%
Africa	4.1%	2.1%	-2.0%	2.7%	-0.6%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	4.7%	3.5%	5.6%	-0.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	1.7%	0.9%	1.3%	0.4%
Oceania	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.9%	86.6%	-2.3%	83.2%	3.4%
10+ Years	0%	11.3%	11.3%	9.8%	1.5%
5-10 Years	1.2%	2.2%	1.0%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	7.8%	0%	-7.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.3%	76.7%	3.6%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Portugal	1.7%	0.5%	1.2%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	13.3%	13.5%	-0.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.2%	37.2%	-4.0%
Christian	56.5%	46.2%	10.3%
Hindu	1.7%	1.7%	0.0%
Jewish	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Muslim	1.7%	6.5%	-4.8%
Not answered	5.6%	6.0%	-0.4%

Safety

Is Lilac Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lilac Close was 78.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.7% lower than the Hampden Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Lilac Close has the 25th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Hampden Park and the 133rd highest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£41,000

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in BN22 0SH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 3/10 (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) - 6/10 (average )
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) - 3/10 (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 Lilac Close are based on 17 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 Lilac Close, Eastbourne, BN22 0SH

Estimated Average Property Prices for BN22 0SH

Average Price
£388,493

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£388,493

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lilac Close

Average Price
£385,276

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£385,276

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lilac CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Lilac Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2025-02-26	£368,243
5 Lilac Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2023-11-28	£400,780
2 Lilac Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2023-06-16	£251,486
5 Lilac Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£353,000	2019-12-19	£406,808
13 Lilac Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2019-10-04	£295,363

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BN22 0SH

Employment

BN22 0SH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 0SH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 54% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	114
Full-Time Employee	39
Part-Time Employee	20
Self-Employed	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Looking after home or family	7
Other	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Student (economically inactive)	2
Unemployed	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Human health and social work activities	13
Construction	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Education	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Transport and storage	7
Administrative and support service activities	4
Other	2
Real estate activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Information and communication	1
Manufacturing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oakwood Primary Academy Magnolia Drive , BN22 0SS	3out of 4	465 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Parkland Infant School Brassey Avenue , BN22 9QJ	3out of 4	1,066 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkland Junior School Brassey Avenue , BN22 9QJ	3out of 4	1,066 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Willingdon Primary School Rapsons Road , Willingdon BN20 9RJ	3out of 4	1,525 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Heron Park Primary Academy Dallington Road , Hampden Park BN22 9EE	2out of 4	1,832 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ	3out of 4	718 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ratton School Park Avenue , BN21 2XR	3out of 4	1,713 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Willingdon Community School Broad Road , Lower Willingdon BN20 9QX	3out of 4	1,758 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Turing School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ	- not rated	2,272 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Catherine's College Priory Road , BN23 7BL	3out of 4	4,375 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	2,135 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	2,997 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gildredge House Compton Place Road , BN20 8AB	3out of 4	4,364 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	652 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
College Central 124 Brodrick Road , BN22 9RB	3out of 4	1,204 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hazel Court School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ	3out of 4	2,532 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The South Downs School Beechy Avenue , BN20 8NU	4out of 4	3,443 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Anderida Learning Centre Neville Mews , BN22 8HR	- not rated	4,292 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
Miha's Cafe	20 The Broadway, Eastbourne	676 yd
Cafe Willingdon	5, Freshwater Square Anderida Road	841 yd
Thai Village Restaurant	29C Church Street	965 yd
The Pantry Coffee House Ltd	29A Church Street	965 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Seven Sisters	The Seven Sisters Seven Sisters Road		836 yd
Wheatsheaf Inn	Wheatsheaf Inn, 2 Church Street		1,076 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Charlie Chans	14 The Broadway, Eastbourne	671 yd
New China	22 The Broadway, Eastbourne	671 yd
Broadway Chippy	24 The Broadway, Eastbourne	671 yd
Broadway Kebab House	8 The Broadway, Eastbourne	671 yd
China Garden	2, Freshwater Square Anderida Road	841 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Southern Co-Operative Limited	28a Lindfield Road, Eastbourne		627 yd
Tesco	11 - 15, Freshwater Square Anderida Road		780 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Oakwood Primary Academy OAKWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL OAKWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL MAGNOLIA DRIVE	grass pitches	335 yd
The Lindfield School LINDFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	509 yd
The Eastbourne Academy BRODRICK ROAD	grass pitches	590 yd
Hampden Park Sports Centre BRODRICK ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts	606 yd
Huggetts Lane Recreation Ground HUGGETTS LANE	grass pitches	944 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	41.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	40.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.43 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.43 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	11.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BN22 0SH