Larch Gardens is in Eastbourne and in Eastbourne district. BN22 0SW is located in the Ratton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastbourne. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Larch Gardens, Eastbourne, BN22 0SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN22 0SP, BN22 0RZ, BN22 0SQ, BN22 0SL, BN22 0RY, BN22 0SJ, BN22 0SN, BN22 0RX, BN22 0TQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN22 0SW has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.6% of the population 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 | 54.2% | 56.6% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 5.6% |
| Male | 45.8% | 43.4% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -5.6% |
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 | 22.2% | 26.3% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 46.1% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 13.4% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 11.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
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 | 31.1% | 35.3% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -13.1% |
| Good health | 39% | 38.8% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 22% | 20.2% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 7.5% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4.3% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35% | 26.6% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 12.1% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 15.4% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 3.7% | -1.9% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 17.8% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 21% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 8.5% | 3.3% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.5% | 95% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 93.6% | 92.6% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 92.3% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.8% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Larch Gardens was 86.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.9% lower than the Hampden Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Larch Gardens has the 24th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Hampden Park and the 118th highest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Larch Gardens, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-02-01 | £256,191 |
| 28 Larch Gardens, Eastbourne, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-02-25 | £243,422 |
| 22 Larch Gardens, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £274,000 | 2021-12-20 | £275,253 |
| 2 Larch Gardens, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-09-17 | £262,992 |
| 4 Larch Gardens, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-06-24 | £254,858 |
BN22 0SW 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 retired residents living in BN22 0SW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 94 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Primary Academy Magnolia Drive , BN22 0SS | 3out of 4 | 395 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkland Infant School Brassey Avenue , BN22 9QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkland Junior School Brassey Avenue , BN22 9QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willingdon Primary School Rapsons Road , Willingdon BN20 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heron Park Primary Academy Dallington Road , Hampden Park BN22 9EE | 2out of 4 | 1,788 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willingdon Community School Broad Road , Lower Willingdon BN20 9QX | 3out of 4 | 1,811 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ratton School Park Avenue , BN21 2XR | 3out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Turing School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | - not rated | 2,142 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's College Priory Road , BN23 7BL | 3out of 4 | 4,286 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,214 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 | 3,130 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gildredge House Compton Place Road , BN20 8AB | 3out of 4 | 4,477 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lindfield School Lindfield Road , Hampden Park BN22 0BQ | 4out of 4 | 675 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| College Central 124 Brodrick Road , BN22 9RB | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Court School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,383 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The South Downs School Beechy Avenue , BN20 8NU | 4out of 4 | 3,593 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anderida Learning Centre Neville Mews , BN22 8HR | - not rated | 4,339 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miha's Cafe | 20 The Broadway, Eastbourne | 761 yd | |
| Cafe Willingdon | 5, Freshwater Square Anderida Road | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Seven Sisters | The Seven Sisters Seven Sisters Road | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Chans | 14 The Broadway, Eastbourne | 759 yd | |
| New China | 22 The Broadway, Eastbourne | 759 yd | |
| Broadway Chippy | 24 The Broadway, Eastbourne | 759 yd | |
| Broadway Kebab House | 8 The Broadway, Eastbourne | 759 yd | |
| China Garden | 2, Freshwater Square Anderida Road | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | 28a Lindfield Road, Eastbourne | 717 yd | |
| Tesco | 11 - 15, Freshwater Square Anderida Road | 859 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Primary Academy OAKWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL OAKWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL MAGNOLIA DRIVE | grass pitches | 252 yd |
| The Lindfield School LINDFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| The Eastbourne Academy BRODRICK ROAD | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Hampden Park Sports Centre BRODRICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 623 yd |
| Huggetts Lane Recreation Ground HUGGETTS LANE | grass pitches | 1,065 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 | 62.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.59 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.59 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.