Wakehurst Road, Eastbourne, BN22 7FL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN22 7FL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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	55.7%	52.9%	-2.8%	51.0%	1.9%
Male	44.3%	47.1%	2.8%	49.0%	-1.9%

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	36.9%	41.7%	4.8%	37.9%	3.8%
Married: Opposite sex	40.4%	33.6%	-6.8%	44.2%	-10.6%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1%	1.0%	0.1%	0.9%
Separated	3.6%	3.4%	-0.2%	2.2%	1.2%
Divorced	14.2%	15.7%	1.5%	9.1%	6.6%
Widowed	4%	3.4%	-0.6%	6.1%	-2.7%

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	47.5%	43%	-4.5%	48.4%	-5.4%
Good health	32.3%	34.4%	2.1%	33.6%	0.8%
Fair health	15.2%	14.6%	-0.6%	12.7%	1.9%
Bad health	4.1%	6.6%	2.5%	4.0%	2.6%
Very bad health	0.9%	1.5%	0.6%	1.2%	0.3%

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	29.3%	19.6%	-9.7%	18.2%	1.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.8%	14.1%	-3.7%	9.6%	4.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.6%	13.6%	-6.0%	13.4%	0.2%
Apprenticeship	3.1%	4%	0.9%	5.3%	-1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.4%	21.8%	9.4%	16.9%	4.9%
Degree or Similar	14.2%	24.8%	10.6%	33.8%	-9.0%
Other	3.6%	2%	-1.6%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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	3.2%	0.9%	-2.3%	0.7%	0.2%
Indian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	3.1%	-2.5%
Pakistani	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.7%	-2.1%
Black African	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.5%	-1.2%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.4%
Other Black	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0.2%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.6%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.5%	0.6%	-0.9%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	1.2%	1.7%	0.5%	0.8%	0.9%
White	92.4%	92.3%	-0.1%	81.4%	10.9%
Arab	0.6%	0.2%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.4%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.6% 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	92.1%	88.6%	-3.5%	83.2%	5.4%
European Union	1.5%	5.7%	4.2%	6.1%	-0.4%
Rest of Europe	0.9%	0.7%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	1.5%	2.8%	1.3%	2.7%	0.1%
Middle East and Asia	3.2%	1.3%	-1.9%	5.6%	-4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.1%	88%	-4.1%	83.2%	4.8%
10+ Years	0%	8.9%	8.9%	9.8%	-0.9%
5-10 Years	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	2.6%	1.1%	-1.5%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	5.3%	0.4%	-4.9%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.6%	76.7%	0.9%
Ireland	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Portugal	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Spain	1.1%	0.4%	0.7%
Lithuania	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Poland	2.9%	1.3%	1.6%
Romania	0.2%	0.9%	-0.7%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
Central and Western Africa	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Central and South America	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
No passport held	15.1%	13.5%	1.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	52.1%	37.2%	14.9%
Christian	40.6%	46.2%	-5.6%
Hindu	0.5%	1.7%	-1.2%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	1.1%	6.5%	-5.4%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is Wakehurst Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wakehurst Road was 107.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.8% lower than the Devonshire average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Wakehurst Road has the 31st highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Devonshire and the 95th highest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,800

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in BN22 7FL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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 Wakehurst Road are based on 14 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 Wakehurst Road, Eastbourne, BN22 7FL

Estimated Average Property Prices for BN22 7FL

Average Price
£370,168

Semi-Detached
£395,576

Terraced
£365,087

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wakehurst Road

Average Price
£378,772

Semi-Detached
£391,651

Terraced
£377,781

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wakehurst Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Wakehurst Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£337,500	2025-03-31	£331,949
8 Wakehurst Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£350,000	2022-01-10	£351,568
12 Wakehurst Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£320,000	2019-08-09	£376,693
8 Wakehurst Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£320,000	2017-04-05	£423,363
10 Wakehurst Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2016-02-18	£391,651

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BN22 7FL

Employment

BN22 7FL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	115
Retired	76
Part-Time Employee	58
Self-Employed	41
Long-Term Sick or disabled	38
Looking after home or family	27
Student (economically inactive)	21
Other	18
Unemployed	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Education	17
Construction	12
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Human health and social work activities	12
Manufacturing	11
Other	8
Transport and storage	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Information and communication	1
Real estate activities	1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Andrew's Church of England Infants School Winchelsea Road , BN22 7PP	3out of 4	295 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tollgate Community Junior School Winston Crescent , Seaside BN23 6NL	3out of 4	613 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Haven Voluntary Aided CofE/Methodist Primary School Atlantic Drive , Sovereign Harbour South BN23 5SW	3out of 4	1,154 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Roselands Infants' School Woodgate Road , BN22 8PD	- not rated	1,168 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Stafford Junior School Ringwood Road , BN22 8UA	- not rated	1,584 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Catherine's College Priory Road , BN23 7BL	3out of 4	1,913 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Turing School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ	- not rated	3,161 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ	3out of 4	3,686 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ratton School Park Avenue , BN21 2XR	3out of 4	3,811 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	2,810 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gildredge House Compton Place Road , BN20 8AB	3out of 4	3,470 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE	3out of 4	3,659 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Anderida Learning Centre Neville Mews , BN22 8HR	- not rated	1,629 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
College Central 124 Brodrick Road , BN22 9RB	3out of 4	3,298 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eastbourne College Headmaster's House , Old Wish Road BN21 4JX	- not rated	3,387 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hazel Court School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ	3out of 4	3,563 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Lindfield School Lindfield Road , Hampden Park BN22 0BQ	4out of 4	3,757 yd	Academy special converter	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
KFC Drive Thru'	1 Lottbridge Drove, Eastbourne	274 yd
C&K Sisters Diner	477 Seaside, Eastbourne	326 yd
Princes Mini Golf	Royal Parade, Eastbourne	361 yd
Sovereign Centre	Royal Parade, Eastbourne	361 yd
The Rosy Lee	379 Seaside, Eastbourne	579 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Alexandra Arms	453 Seaside, Eastbourne	339 yd
Arlington Arms	360 Seaside, Eastbourne	396 yd
Eastbourne United Association FC	Channel View Road, Eastbourne	555 yd
Eastbourne Angling Association	Royal Parade, Eastbourne	866 yd
Eastbourne Fishermans Club	Royal Parade, Eastbourne	866 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Carter's Family Fish & Chips	8 Winston Crescent, Eastbourne	649 yd
Yo! To Go!	21 Lottbridge Drove, Eastbourne	662 yd
Sovereign Fish Bar	38 Beatty Road, Eastbourne	698 yd
Seaside Fish Bar	351 Seaside, Eastbourne	759 yd
Seaside Grill	335 Seaside, Eastbourne	759 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	21 Lottbridge Drove, Eastbourne	662 yd
Lidl	520 Seaside, Eastbourne	687 yd
The Southern Co-Operative Limited	346 Seaside, Eastbourne	752 yd
Tesco	332-334 Seaside, Eastbourne	821 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Princes Park WARTLING ROAD	grass pitches	223 yd
The Sovereign Centre SOVEREIGN CENTRE SOVEREIGN CENTRE ROYAL PARADE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	361 yd
Princes Park (The Oval) THE OVAL THE OVAL CHANNEL VIEW ROAD	grass pitches	442 yd
Performance Fitness 14C 14C MAPLE ROAD	health and fitness suite	504 yd
Fishermans Green ROYAL PARADE	tennis courts	710 yd
Roselands Recreation Ground BAILLIE AVENUE	grass pitches	1,024 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	75.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	72.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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