Whitley Road, Eastbourne, BN22 8NW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN22 8NW has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.7% 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	52.8%	57.7%	4.9%	51.0%	6.7%
Male	47.2%	42.3%	-4.9%	49.0%	-6.7%

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	31.6%	34.7%	3.1%	37.9%	-3.2%
Married: Opposite sex	43.3%	37.4%	-5.9%	44.2%	-6.8%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	2.8%	3.1%	0.3%	2.2%	0.9%
Divorced	7.8%	12.6%	4.8%	9.1%	3.5%
Widowed	13.8%	11.6%	-2.2%	6.1%	5.5%

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	40.1%	46.6%	6.5%	48.4%	-1.8%
Good health	36.7%	32.4%	-4.3%	33.6%	-1.2%
Fair health	18%	14.2%	-3.8%	12.7%	1.5%
Bad health	3.9%	5.7%	1.8%	4.0%	1.7%
Very bad health	1.4%	1.1%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.1%

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	25.9%	21.2%	-4.7%	18.2%	3.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16%	11.1%	-4.9%	9.6%	1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.6%	15.5%	-5.1%	13.4%	2.1%
Apprenticeship	3.9%	7.1%	3.2%	5.3%	1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.6%	18.5%	7.9%	16.9%	1.6%
Degree or Similar	16.7%	24.6%	7.9%	33.8%	-9.2%
Other	6.4%	2%	-4.4%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	1.1%	0.0%
Chinese	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.7%	0.9%
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	95.9%	94.1%	-1.8%	81.4%	12.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.1% 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	91.4%	85.1%	-6.3%	83.2%	1.9%
European Union	5.2%	9.8%	4.6%	6.1%	3.7%
Rest of Europe	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	0.8%	0.0%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	3%	1.9%	5.6%	-2.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.4%	1.4%	0.0%	1.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.3%	85.3%	-5.0%	83.2%	2.1%
10+ Years	0.6%	9.2%	8.6%	9.8%	-0.6%
5-10 Years	1.4%	3.5%	2.1%	2.9%	0.6%
2-5 Years	2.2%	1.4%	-0.8%	2.2%	-0.8%
Less than 2 years	5.5%	0.5%	-5.0%	1.9%	-1.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.7%	76.7%	-2.0%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Portugal	2.4%	0.5%	1.9%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	1.9%	1.3%	0.6%
Romania	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Other EU countries	2.4%	1.5%	0.9%
Southern Asia	0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	15.1%	13.5%	1.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46%	37.2%	8.8%
Christian	44.9%	46.2%	-1.3%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Muslim	1.1%	6.5%	-5.4%
Other religion	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Not answered	6.7%	6.0%	0.7%

Safety

Is Whitley Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitley Road was 24.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.4% lower than the Devonshire average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Whitley Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Devonshire and the 52nd lowest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£47,700

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in BN22 8NW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above 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 - 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 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 - 8/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 Whitley Road are based on 403 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 Whitley Road, Eastbourne, BN22 8NW

Estimated Average Property Prices for BN22 8NW

Average Price
£139,525

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£139,525

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Whitley Road

Average Price
£289,374

Semi-Detached
£392,962

Terraced
£302,980

Detached
£496,366

Flats/Maisonettes
£166,454

Other
£494,169

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Whitley Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 16 St. Aidans Court, 2 Whitley Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£100,000	2026-03-03	£100,000
Flat 12 St. Aidans Court, 2 Whitley Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£95,000	2026-02-11	£95,000
Flat 19 St. Aidans Court, 2 Whitley Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£145,000	2024-10-25	£134,378
Flat 22 St. Aidans Court, 2 Whitley Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£97,000	2024-06-14	£87,279
Flat 2 St. Aidans Court, 2 Whitley Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£83,000	2024-06-04	£74,682

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BN22 8NW

Employment

BN22 8NW 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	97
Retired	82
Part-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	23
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Unemployed	7
Other	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	38
Human health and social work activities	21
Construction	14
Education	14
Transport and storage	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Manufacturing	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Other	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Roselands Infants' School Woodgate Road , BN22 8PD	- not rated	379 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Roselands Infants' School Woodgate Road , BN22 8PD	3out of 4	379 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bourne Primary School Melbourne Road , BN22 8BD	2out of 4	722 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Andrew's Church of England Infants School Winchelsea Road , BN22 7PP	3out of 4	870 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Andrew's Church of England Infants School Winchelsea Road , BN22 7PP	- not rated	870 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE	- not rated	2,872 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Bishop Bell Church of England Mathematics and Computing Specialist School Priory Road , BN23 7BL	- not rated	3,015 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Catherine's College Priory Road , BN23 7BL	3out of 4	3,015 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ratton School Park Avenue , BN21 2XR	- not rated	3,379 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ratton School Park Avenue , BN21 2XR	3out of 4	3,379 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	2,426 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sussex Downs College Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF	- not rated	2,427 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eastbourne College of Arts and Technology Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF	- not rated	2,427 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Park College Eastbourne King's Drive , BN21 2UN	- not rated	2,755 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	- not rated	2,387 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE	- not rated	2,872 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	506 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Anderida Therapeutic Learning Centre 145 Ashford Road , BN21 3UA	- not rated	923 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Eastbourne College Headmaster's House , Old Wish Road BN21 4JX	- not rated	2,239 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Summerdown School 3 Broadwater Way , BN22 9PZ	- not rated	2,476 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Chelmsford Hall School Chelmsford Hall , Carlisle Road BN20 7EL	- not rated	2,564 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cafe Continental	223 Seaside, Eastbourne	59 yd
Seaside Cafe	245 Seaside, Eastbourne	153 yd
LJ's Fish and Chips	263 Seaside, Eastbourne	153 yd
Paws Awhile	Avondale Road, Eastbourne	248 yd
Treasure Island	Royal Parade, Eastbourne	269 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kings Arms	222 Seaside, Eastbourne	245 yd
Buskers Bar	170 Seaside, Eastbourne	382 yd
Eastbourne Angling Association	Royal Parade, Eastbourne	549 yd
Eastbourne Fishermans Club	Royal Parade, Eastbourne	549 yd
Eastbourne Working Mens Club	100-102 Firle Road, Eastbourne	578 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden Flower Kitchen	229 Seaside, Eastbourne	59 yd
Kim's Chinese Takeaway	293 Seaside, Eastbourne	290 yd
Pizza GoGo	180 Seaside, Eastbourne	382 yd
Chopsticks	137 Seaside, Eastbourne	400 yd
Ates Kebab (Rother Grill)	131 Seaside, Eastbourne	400 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	332-334 Seaside, Eastbourne	414 yd
The Southern Co-Operative Limited	346 Seaside, Eastbourne	508 yd
Sainsbury's	122-134 Seaside, Eastbourne	633 yd
Tesco	131-135 Seaside Road, Eastbourne	1,052 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Seaside Recreation Ground WHITLEY ROAD	grass pitches	66 yd
Roselands Recreation Ground BAILLIE AVENUE	grass pitches	414 yd
Fishermans Green ROYAL PARADE	tennis courts	689 yd
Princes Park (The Oval) THE OVAL THE OVAL CHANNEL VIEW ROAD	grass pitches	750 yd
Stafford Junior School RINGWOOD ROAD		1,022 yd
Asterix Fitness Centre (Closed) SEASIDE ROAD	health and fitness suite	1,060 yd
The Bridgemere Centre BRIDGEMERE ROAD		1,068 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	58.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	57.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BN22 8NW