Town Pop. 1,305

Living in East Dean and Friston: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for East Dean and Friston is 35/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 89/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the BN20 postcode district, East Dean and Friston scores lowest. The BN20 district averages 52/100, putting East Dean and Friston 17 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, East Dean and Friston sits 33 points above the BN20 district figure of 56/100. For the surrounding area, see BN20 postcode district.

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East Dean and Friston scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
60.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Violence and sexual offences 18 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Possession of weapons 5 crimes
↑ 322% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 26 crimes
  2. 2 Lower Street 5 crimes
  3. 3 Upper Street 4 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 8.9 µg/m³
77
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsEastbourne District General Hospital2.7 mi
Royal Sussex County Hospital14.3 mi
Worthing Hospital24.7 mi
Hospital waitsEast Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.9%
Nearest GP surgeryVictoria Medical Centre2.3 mi
GP capacity1,460 patients per GP
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Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
10
Full fibre (FTTP)68.6%
available across Wealden
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
10.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
10.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 84 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate46.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46.1%Unemployed1.2%Retired43.1%Student2.7%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.9%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary10.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.6%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership83.8%
Among the least-deprived 19% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
23
Council tax Wealden · 2026-27
A £1,819
B £2,122
C £2,425
D £2,728
E £3,334
F £3,940
G £4,547
H £5,456
Energy South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
8
Eastbourne 3.3 mi
Hampden Park 3.9 mi
Polegate 4.3 mi
J10A M23 28.2 mi
J11 M23 28.3 mi
J11 M23 28.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in East Dean and Friston in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Lower Willingdon 60 3.5 mi away ⇄
Eastbourne 55 3.6 mi away ⇄
Alfriston 36 3.9 mi away ⇄
Polegate 54 4.4 mi away ⇄
Seaford 56 4.5 mi away ⇄
Stone Cross 58 5.2 mi away ⇄
Crumbles 45 5.9 mi away ⇄
Westham 45 6.2 mi away ⇄
Upper Dicker 36 7.0 mi away ⇄
Newhaven 43 7.1 mi away ⇄
Pevensey Bay 37 7.3 mi away ⇄
Hailsham 43 7.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is East Dean and Friston a nice place to live?

East Dean and Friston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for East Dean and Friston is 35/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is East Dean and Friston?

East Dean and Friston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 79 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

East Dean and Friston in context

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Postcode districts in East Dean and Friston

BN20 52 ⇄

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