Benjamin Close Eastbourne
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (BN22), about 60 m long. USRN 13200673.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £285,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Eastbourne costs £2,654 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hampden Park (Sussex), about 660 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Shinewater Park, is about 280 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 4 to 5 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Park Practice, about 880 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 560 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 29% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 152 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £47,000 | £47,000 | £47,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2025 | 4 BN22 9JE | Semi-detached | £285,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2009 | 6 BN22 9JE | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 6 Dec 2004 | 1 BN22 9JE | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 2 Aug 1996 | 5 BN22 9JE | Semi-detached | £47,000 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 91 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
Council tax
What each band costs in Eastbourne in 2026-27: Band D £2,654 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,770 | £2,064 | £2,359 | £2,654 | £3,244 | £3,834 | £4,424 | £5,309 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (60% of about 1,390 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Garages to the rear of 11 Cade Street: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (70 m)
- Garages adjacent to 1 Wadhurst Close: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (370 m)
- Garages adjacent 25-32 Fletching Road: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (390 m)
- Garages to the rear of 17 Pulborough Avenue: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 4 m and 5 m above sea level (4 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN22 9HR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN22 9JE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hampden Park (Sussex) 861,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pevensey and Westham 166,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Polegate 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Hydneye Hampden Park | 50 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 50.7 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park Practice | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Eastbourne District General Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Hammonds Drive Police Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Hampden Park, Hampden Park Cashzone | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shinewater Park 71 ha | 280 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,650 m² | 280 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Winkney Farm Recreation Ground 2.6 ha | 240 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,560 m² | 220 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 71 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Shinewater Bronze Age settlement, a scheduled monument, 600 m (0.4 miles) east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Shinewater Bronze Age settlement | Scheduled monument | 600 m (0.4 miles) east |
| The Hoo | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hydneye Lake | Lake or reservoir | 550 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Ham Shaw | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| St Anthony's Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Tas Combe | Valley | 2.7 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Eastbourne Beach | Beach | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-east |
| Langney Point | Wetland | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 7 |
1 of the street's 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Eastbourne: see them on the Eastbourne page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Park Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 350 m | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Turing School | Secondary | 11–16 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Parkland Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Parkland Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Eastbourne Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Inadequate; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Inadequate |
| Shinewater Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Oakwood Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| West Rise Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Stone Cross School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| East Sussex College Group | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATES Supermarket BN22 9DD | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| Masala Breakfast BN22 9BU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Tasty Bites BN22 9BU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily BN22 9BU | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Starling Cafe BN22 9BU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Park Express Grill BN22 9BT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 59 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cade Street (39); On or near Midhurst Road (33); On or near Iden Street (14); On or near Kingston Road (11); On or near The Hydneye (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 29% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 36% | 17% |
| Private rented | 34% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Cade Street · The Hydneye · Sackville Road · Iden Street · Midhurst Road · Court Road · Dovedale Gardens · Southern Road · Manor Road · Knoll Crescent · Otham Road · Kingston Road
All the streets in BN22 and across Eastbourne.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.