BN20 Postcode District
BN20 is one of 4 Postcode Districts for the Eastbourne Post town in East Sussex
The BN20 postcode district is located in the BN Brighton postal area, BN20 has a population of 21,272 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 12.73 square miles (32.96 square kilometres or 8,144.86 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of BN20. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
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District overview
In the BN20 postcode district in East Sussex, the primary settlement is Eastbourne. Other significant settlements include Beachy Head, East Dean, Friston, Old Town, Ratton, and Willingdon. The most significant post town in this area is Eastbourne in the county of East Sussex, England.
There are 4 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector BN20 0, covers East Dean and Friston in East Sussex.
The sector BN20 7, covers Eastbourne in East Sussex.
The sector BN20 8, covers Eastbourne in East Sussex.
The sector BN20 9, covers Eastbourne and Willingdon in East Sussex.
The post town for this district is EASTBOURNE.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Eastbourne District (B) (534 postal codes), and finally, the Wealden District area (192 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Eastbourne | 2.06 | E |
| Polegate | 3.95 | N |
| Seaford | 5.71 | W |
| Hailsham | 6.97 | N |
| Newhaven | 8.30 | WNW |
| Peacehaven | 10.25 | WNW |
| Bexhill-on-Sea | 11.78 | ENE |
| Lewes | 12.21 | NW |
| Heathfield | 14.28 | N |
| Battle | 15.26 | NE |
| Uckfield | 15.31 | NNW |
| Hastings | 16.57 | ENE |
| Brighton and Hove | 16.91 | WNW |
| Crowborough | 20.64 | N |
| Southwick | 21.10 | WNW |
| Wadhurst | 21.24 | NNE |
| Haywards Heath | 21.56 | NW |
| Shoreham-by-Sea | 22.59 | WNW |
| Cuckfield | 23.38 | NW |
| Rye | 25.47 | ENE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 830
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| EASTBOURNE | EASTBOURNE | BN20 8 | 230 |
| EASTBOURNE | EASTBOURNE | BN20 7 | 225 |
| EASTBOURNE | EASTBOURNE | BN20 9 | 138 |
| East Dean | EASTBOURNE | BN20 0 | 61 |
| EASTBOURNE | EASTBOURNE | BN20 9 | 48 |
| Friston | EASTBOURNE | BN20 0 | 32 |
| Willingdon | EASTBOURNE | BN20 9 | 30 |
| Willingdon | EASTBOURNE | BN20 9 | 27 |
| East Dean | EASTBOURNE | BN20 0 | 12 |
| Friston | EASTBOURNE | BN20 0 | 10 |
| EASTBOURNE | EASTBOURNE | BN20 9 | 6 |
| Beachy Head | EASTBOURNE | BN20 0 | 2 |
| Beachy Head | EASTBOURNE | BN20 7 | 2 |
| East Dean | EASTBOURNE | BN20 0 | 2 |
| Old Town | EASTBOURNE | BN20 8 | 1 |
| Beachy Head | EASTBOURNE | BN20 7 | 1 |
| Ratton | EASTBOURNE | BN20 9 | 1 |
| Willingdon | EASTBOURNE | BN20 9 | 1 |
| Friston | EASTBOURNE | BN20 0 | 1 |
Street list for BN20
VICTORIA DRIVE SERVICE ROAD EAST
Eastbourne, East Sussex
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 13200873
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| SILVERDALE ROAD | 87 |
| SALEHURST ROAD | 52 |
| COMPTON PLACE ROAD | 50 |
| BRIGHTLAND ROAD | 50 |
| ELDON ROAD | 50 |
| DOWNS AVENUE | 48 |
| ROCKHURST DRIVE | 46 |
| FURNESS ROAD | 42 |
| WESSEX PLACE | 42 |
| GREENWAY | 32 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 1210 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 873 |
| Public order | 243 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 209 |
| Other theft | 147 |
| Vehicle crime | 145 |
| Burglary | 137 |
| Other crime | 56 |
| Drugs | 52 |
| Possession of weapons | 31 |
| Robbery | 19 |
| Bicycle theft | 15 |
| Theft from the person | 11 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEADS STREET | EASTBOURNE | 20 | BN20 7QY | View map | |
| GORRINGE VALLEY ROAD | EASTBOURNE | 9 | BN20 9SX | View map | |
| DOWNLANDS WAY | EASTBOURNE | EAST DEAN | 6 | BN20 0HR | View map |
| VICTORIA DRIVE | EASTBOURNE | 6 | BN20 8QJ | View map |
Schools in the district
St John's Meads Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Rowsley Road , Eastbourne
Postcode: BN20 7XS
Headteacher: Mrs Katherin Weeks (Interim Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Gildredge House
Phase: All-through
Address:
Compton Place Road , Eastbourne
Postcode: BN20 8AB
Headteacher: Mr Craig Bull (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The South Downs Community Special School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Beechy Avenue , Eastbourne
Postcode: BN20 8NU
Headteacher: Mr Remo Palladino (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
The South Downs School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Beechy Avenue , Eastbourne
Postcode: BN20 8NU
Headteacher: Miss Penny Kershaw (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Pashley Down Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Beechy Avenue , Pashley Down Infant School , Eastbourne
Postcode: BN20 8NX
Headteacher: Mr Andy Best (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Ocklynge Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Victoria Drive , Eastbourne
Postcode: BN20 8XN
Headteacher: Mr Jon Reynard (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Serious Weaknesses
Ocklynge Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Victoria Drive , Eastbourne
Postcode: BN20 8XN
Headteacher: Mr Paul Reilly
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Willingdon Community School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Broad Road , Lower Willingdon , Eastbourne
Postcode: BN20 9QX
Headteacher: Mrs Emily May (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Willingdon Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Rapsons Road , Willingdon , Eastbourne
Postcode: BN20 9RJ
Headteacher: Mrs Gemma Roxburgh (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pure Dental Surgery Limited | 70 BROAD ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 9QX | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Broad Road Dental Surgery | 70 BROAD ROAD, EASTBOURNE, BN20 9QX | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victoria Medical Centre | 153A VICTORIA DRIVE, EASTBOURNE, BN20 8NH | GP PRACTICE | Call 01323 407900 |
| 2 | Victoria Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2 | 153A VICTORIA DRIVE, EASTBOURNE, BN20 8NH | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kamsons Pharmacy | 46 MEADS STREET, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 7RG | PHARMACY | Call 01323 733212 |
| 2 | Kamsons Pharmacy | 187 VICTORIA DRIVE, EASTBOURNE, BN20 8QJ | PHARMACY | Call 01323 727855 |
| 3 | Kamsons Pharmacy | VICTORIA MEDICAL PRACTICE, 153A VICTORIA DRIVE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 8NH | PHARMACY | Call 01323 721806 |
| 4 | Kamsons Pharmacy | 1-2 ORCHARD PARADE, LOWER WILLINGDON, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN20 9PL | PHARMACY | Call 01323 484448 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £675,073 | 80 | £644,437 | 100 | £670,848 | 84 | £716,052 | 115 |
| Semi-detached | £396,058 | 67 | £426,497 | 73 | £416,090 | 51 | £455,209 | 70 |
| Terraced | £383,082 | 54 | £378,003 | 56 | £419,261 | 40 | £430,219 | 52 |
| Flats | £256,010 | 105 | £284,002 | 121 | £288,098 | 123 | £295,696 | 225 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M23 J11
Average Driving Time from within the district: 43.77
Average Driving Distance: 38.50
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 726
M23 J10
Average Driving Time from within the district: 47.05
Average Driving Distance: 42.49
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 495
M23 J10A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 47.40
Average Driving Distance: 36.72
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 726
M23 J9
Average Driving Time from within the district: 47.65
Average Driving Distance: 43.66
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 281
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| BN20 0 | Eastbourne Delivery Office |
| BN20 7 | Eastbourne Delivery Office |
| BN20 8 | Eastbourne Delivery Office |
| BN20 9 | Eastbourne Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| B | N | 2 | 0 | - | X | X | X |
| B | N | 2 | 0 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the BN20 postal code is EASTBOURNE followed by East Dean, and Willingdon.
The postcode area has a boundary with The English Channel.
The BN20 Postcode shares a border with BN26 (POLEGATE, Alfriston, Berwick), BN25 (SEAFORD), BN21 (EASTBOURNE) and BN22 (EASTBOURNE).
Maps and visuals
Weather
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