Dene Close Friston, Wealden
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (BN20), about 70 m long, classed as a local access road. USRN 42702195.
- Sales: 21 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £660,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 3, E: 2, F: 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 E; Band D in Wealden costs £2,728 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Eastbourne, about 5.1 km (3.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 480 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 57 to 67 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Victoria Medical Centre, about 3.6 km (2.2 miles) away.
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 96% of households owned their home and 51% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £660,000 | £660,000 | £660,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £720,000 | £720,000 | £720,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £390,000 | £390,000 | £390,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £505,000 | £505,000 | £505,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £470,000 | £470,000 | £470,000 |
| 2016 | 3 | £302,500 | £285,000 | £456,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £272,000 | £272,000 | £272,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £447,000 | £447,000 | £447,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £399,000 | £399,000 | £399,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £255,500 | £236,000 | £275,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £379,950 | £379,950 | £379,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2026 | 6 BN20 0JJ | Detached | £660,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2021 | 9 BN20 0JJ | Detached | £720,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2020 | 4 BN20 0JJ | Semi-detached | £390,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2019 | 10 BN20 0JJ | Detached | £505,000 | |
| 21 Apr 2017 | 3 BN20 0JJ | Detached | £470,000 | |
| 18 Oct 2016 | 6 BN20 0JJ | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2016 | 7 BN20 0JJ | Detached | £456,000 | |
| 7 Jan 2016 | 5 BN20 0JJ | Detached | £302,500 | |
| 5 Jan 2015 | 7 BN20 0JJ | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2012 | 9 BN20 0JJ | Detached | £272,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2011 | 2 BN20 0JJ | Detached | £447,000 | |
| 16 Sep 2010 | 10 BN20 0JJ | Detached | £399,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2009 | 10 BN20 0JJ | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 9 Apr 2009 | 4 BN20 0JJ | Semi-detached | £236,000 | |
| 8 Aug 2008 | 3 BN20 0JJ | Detached | £379,950 | |
| 12 May 2006 | 2 BN20 0JJ | Detached | £361,500 | |
| 25 Sep 2003 | 3 BN20 0JJ | Detached | £265,000 | |
| 25 May 2001 | 2 BN20 0JJ | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 2 Jun 2000 | 7 BN20 0JJ | Detached | £81,320 | |
| 10 Jun 1999 | 8 BN20 0JJ | Detached | £137,000 | |
| 28 Aug 1997 | 7 BN20 0JJ | Detached | £134,950 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 121 m². Most common: House, detached (5); Bungalow, detached (4). Built: 1950-1966 (5); 1930-1949 (3); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Wealden in 2026-27: Band D £2,728 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,819 | £2,122 | £2,425 | £2,728 | £3,335 | £3,941 | £4,547 | £5,457 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (29% of about 1,160 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 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 11 addresses are between 57 m and 67 m above sea level (62 m on average); the ground rises about 10 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN20 0JH | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| BN20 0JJ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Eastbourne 3.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.1 miles) |
| Hampden Park (Sussex) 861,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Polegate 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dene Side Friston | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bishopstone - Hill Rise | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal | 11.4 km (7.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 51.2 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Victoria Medical Centre | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Kamsons Pharmacy | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Orchard Dental Group | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Hospital | Eastbourne District General Hospital | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Police station | Police Station | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,810 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 870 m² | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | East Dean with Friston War Memorial Recreation Ground 1.7 ha | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Dipperays and Gazebo, a listed building (Grade II*), 450 m (0.3 miles) south-west. 19 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Dipperays and Gazebo | Listed building, Grade II* | 450 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| The Parish Church of St Simon and St Jude | Listed building, Grade I | 530 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| The Parish Church of Saint Mary the Virgin | Listed building, Grade I | 820 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Dewpond | Scheduled monument | 880 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Medieval farmstead and regular aggregate field system, 805m west of Crapham Barn | Scheduled monument | 900 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Bowl barrow 500m north-east of Cornish Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Went Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Chapman's Bottom | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Birling Gap Beach | Beach | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Horseshoe Plantation | Wood | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Winchester's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) north-west |
| Exceat Saltings | Wetland | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.7 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 11 |
2 of the street's 11 addresses are 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 Wealden: see them on the Wealden page.
Nearest schools
No open schools within 2 km (1.2 miles).
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downland Butchers BN20 0HR | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Barn Stores BN20 0HR | Retailers - other | 180 m | 4 Good | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Cafe East Dean Ltd BN20 0HR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Wayside Bakery Limited BN20 0HR | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Village Lunch Club BN20 0DR | Other catering premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sussex Gardens (2); On or near Eastbourne Road (1); On or near Dene Close (1); On or near Wenthill Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 64 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 5% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 49% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 96% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 69% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 3% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 45% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 54% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 51% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
Went Lane · Michel Close · Downlands Way · Wenthill Close · Wayside · Sussex Gardens · Hillside · Eastbourne Road · Gore Farm Close · Dene Side · Downs View Close · Michel Dene Close
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.