Blackwater Road, Eastbourne
House prices, sold prices and local information for BN20 7DH, BN20 7DL, BN20 7DN.
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At a glance
106 property sales on Blackwater Road, Eastbourne have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 7 homes sold here for an average of £225,714. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £258,237. Average sale prices fell from £291,733 in 2016 to £225,714 in 2026 (-23%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 28% below the Eastbourne average of £312,997 over the same period. 26 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 23 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 94% flat, 2% semi-detached, 2% detached. Recorded sale prices on Blackwater Road range from £94,000 to £1,100,000. 8% of homes sold here were freehold and 92% leasehold. Of 279 streets in Eastbourne with at least two sales in the last year, Blackwater Road ranks 218th for average price.
House prices on Blackwater Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all BN21 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 8% freehold and 92% leasehold across 119 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 100 | £258,237 | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £901,750 | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Detached | 2 | £985,000 | 22 Dec 2022 |
| Terraced | 2 | £475,000 | 22 Oct 2025 |
Sold prices on Blackwater Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 18, The Lodge, 3, Blackwater Road BN21 4JF | 26 Aug 2026 | £130,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, Park Lodge, 2, Blackwater Road BN21 4JE | 4 Aug 2026 | £180,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, Court Lodge, 6, Blackwater Road BN21 4JD | 10 Mar 2026 | £440,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, 48, Blackwater Road BN20 7DH | 6 Mar 2026 | £165,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, 8, Blackwater Road BN21 4JD | 5 Mar 2026 | £190,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, Fulbourne House, 56, Blackwater Road BN20 7DN | 29 Jan 2026 | £165,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, 45, Blackwater Road BN20 7DH | 26 Jan 2026 | £310,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 43D, Blackwater Road BN20 7DG | 22 Oct 2025 | £500,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 2, 47, Blackwater Road BN20 7DH | 1 Oct 2025 | £275,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, Littlecote, 41A, Blackwater Road BN20 7DG | 18 Sep 2025 | £300,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 7, Park Lodge, 2, Blackwater Road BN21 4JE | 23 May 2025 | £225,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, Cotswold Court, 18, Blackwater Road BN21 4JB | 28 Mar 2025 | £172,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 19, The Lodge, 3, Blackwater Road BN21 4JF | 25 Mar 2025 | £235,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 14, Park Lodge, 2, Blackwater Road BN21 4JE | 24 Mar 2025 | £247,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, 59, Blackwater Road BN20 7DL | 13 Dec 2024 | £197,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, 47, Blackwater Road BN20 7DH | 29 Aug 2024 | £272,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 7B, Clovelly, 20, Blackwater Road BN21 4JQ | 29 Aug 2024 | £239,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, Cavendish Court, 12-14, Blackwater Road BN21 4JD | 27 Aug 2024 | £375,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 9, Fulbourne House, 56, Blackwater Road BN20 7DN | 12 Jul 2024 | £310,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, 46, Blackwater Road BN20 7DH | 14 Jun 2024 | £204,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 10, Fulbourne House, 56, Blackwater Road BN20 7DN | 24 May 2024 | £335,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 4B, Clovelly, 20, Blackwater Road BN21 4JQ | 5 Apr 2024 | £248,750 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 14, Fulbourne House, 56, Blackwater Road BN20 7DN | 20 Mar 2024 | £580,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, 47, Blackwater Road BN20 7DH | 28 Feb 2024 | £327,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, Littlecote, 41A, Blackwater Road BN20 7DG | 11 Jan 2024 | £260,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, 49, Blackwater Road BN20 7DH | 6 Dec 2023 | £10,500 | Other | Freehold |
| Flat 1, Park Lodge, 2, Blackwater Road BN21 4JE | 9 Nov 2023 | £265,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 6, Cotswold Court, 18, Blackwater Road BN21 4JB | 2 Oct 2023 | £175,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 7, Boyne House, 55, Blackwater Road BN20 7DL | 9 Jun 2023 | £375,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, Fulbourne House, 56, Blackwater Road BN20 7DN | 28 Apr 2023 | £295,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 16, Blackwater Road BN21 4JD | 27 Mar 2023 | £515,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Flat 1, Fulbourne House, 56, Blackwater Road BN20 7DN | 22 Mar 2023 | £210,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 4A, Clovelly, 20, Blackwater Road BN21 4JQ | 3 Mar 2023 | £185,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, 46, Blackwater Road BN20 7DH | 24 Feb 2023 | £325,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, 46, Blackwater Road BN20 7DH | 24 Feb 2023 | £275,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1B, Clovelly, 20, Blackwater Road BN21 4JQ | 24 Feb 2023 | £275,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, 48, Blackwater Road BN20 7DH | 23 Feb 2023 | £165,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Clovelly Cottage, 22, Blackwater Road BN21 4HD | 22 Dec 2022 | £1,100,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Garage 5, 59, Blackwater Road BN20 7DL | 20 Dec 2022 | £26,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, The Lodge, 3, Blackwater Road BN21 4JF | 19 Dec 2022 | £317,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 8, 59, Blackwater Road BN20 7DL | 30 Nov 2022 | £255,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 6, Fulbourne House, 56, Blackwater Road BN20 7DN | 23 Nov 2022 | £243,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1C, Clovelly, 20, Blackwater Road BN21 4JQ | 9 Nov 2022 | £236,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 8, 48, Blackwater Road BN20 7DH | 12 Oct 2022 | £215,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 8, Boyne House, 55, Blackwater Road BN20 7DL | 13 Sep 2022 | £385,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, Park Lodge, 2, Blackwater Road BN21 4JE | 1 Jul 2022 | £230,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, The Lodge, 3, Blackwater Road BN21 4JF | 17 Jun 2022 | £245,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, Boyne House, 55, Blackwater Road BN20 7DL | 13 Jun 2022 | £397,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 1, Court Lodge, 6, Blackwater Road BN21 4JD | 11 May 2022 | £420,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, 57, Blackwater Road BN20 7DL | 23 Mar 2022 | £515,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Flat 3, Park Lodge, 2, Blackwater Road | £230,000 (Jul 2022) → £180,000 (Aug 2026) | -22% over 4 yrs |
| 3, Court Lodge, 6, Blackwater Road | £400,000 (Oct 2016) → £440,000 (Mar 2026) | +10% over 9 yrs |
| Flat 2, 47, Blackwater Road | £215,000 (Feb 2016) → £275,000 (Oct 2025) | +28% over 10 yrs |
| Flat 2, Littlecote, 41A, Blackwater Road | £245,000 (Jun 2019) → £300,000 (Sep 2025) | +22% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 1, 59, Blackwater Road | £183,000 (Jul 2017) → £167,500 (Mar 2020) → £197,000 (Dec 2024) | +8% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 3, 47, Blackwater Road | £225,000 (Jan 2017) → £272,000 (Aug 2024) | +21% over 8 yrs |
| Flat 7B, Clovelly, 20, Blackwater Road | £199,000 (Apr 2017) → £209,000 (Nov 2019) → £239,000 (Aug 2024) | +20% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 5, Cavendish Court, 12-14, Blackwater Road | £340,000 (Apr 2018) → £375,000 (Aug 2024) | +10% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 10, Fulbourne House, 56, Blackwater Road | £270,000 (Jul 2019) → £335,000 (May 2024) | +24% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 4B, Clovelly, 20, Blackwater Road | £94,000 (Feb 2020) → £248,750 (Apr 2024) | +165% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 1, Park Lodge, 2, Blackwater Road | £220,000 (Jun 2016) → £265,000 (Nov 2023) | +20% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 6, Cotswold Court, 18, Blackwater Road | £127,500 (Mar 2016) → £175,000 (Jul 2017) → £175,000 (Oct 2023) | +37% over 8 yrs |
| Flat 3, Fulbourne House, 56, Blackwater Road | £240,000 (Nov 2017) → £295,000 (Apr 2023) | +23% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 1, Fulbourne House, 56, Blackwater Road | £235,000 (Nov 2020) → £210,000 (Mar 2023) | -11% over 2 yrs |
| Flat 3, 46, Blackwater Road | £200,000 (Nov 2016) → £250,000 (Jun 2021) → £275,000 (Feb 2023) | +38% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 1B, Clovelly, 20, Blackwater Road | £235,000 (Aug 2017) → £275,000 (Feb 2023) | +17% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 2, The Lodge, 3, Blackwater Road | £245,000 (Jun 2022) → £317,500 (Dec 2022) | +30% over under a year |
| Flat 6, Fulbourne House, 56, Blackwater Road | £255,000 (Oct 2016) → £243,000 (Nov 2022) | -5% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 8, 48, Blackwater Road | £147,000 (Jun 2017) → £197,500 (Sep 2021) → £215,000 (Oct 2022) | +46% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 1, 57, Blackwater Road | £427,500 (Dec 2017) → £515,000 (Mar 2022) | +20% over 4 yrs |
| 10, Blackwater Road | £803,500 (Aug 2016) → £1,000,000 (Dec 2021) | +24% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 1, 48, Blackwater Road | £152,500 (Apr 2018) → £190,000 (Jun 2019) → £229,950 (Aug 2021) | +51% over 3 yrs |
| Flat 5, Cotswold Court, 18, Blackwater Road | £125,000 (Feb 2016) → £160,000 (Jul 2021) | +28% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 2, 57, Blackwater Road | £385,000 (Sep 2016) → £455,000 (Nov 2020) | +18% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 5, Fulbourne House, 56, Blackwater Road | £245,000 (Apr 2019) → £306,000 (Dec 2019) | +25% over under a year |
| Flat 8, Fulbourne House, 56, Blackwater Road | £200,000 (Aug 2016) → £315,000 (Nov 2017) | +58% over 1 yr |
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Crime and flood risk near Blackwater Road
Crime
709 crimes were reported within about a mile of Blackwater Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 205 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 196 |
| Shoplifting | 71 |
| Public order | 58 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 37 |
| Other theft | 37 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Blackwater Road is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- Cuckmere River Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Blackwater Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbourne College 560 pupils | Other independent school Church of England | 12–19 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Bourne Primary School 414 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.6 mi |
| Gildredge House 1,169 pupils | All-through | 4–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Anderida Learning Centre 19 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–18 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Andrew's Prep 263 pupils | Other independent school | 0–14 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School 432 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Bede's Prep School 261 pupils | Other independent school | 0–13 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Roselands Infants' School 244 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Eastbourne station 0.4 mi · 7 min walk
- Hampden Park (Sussex) station 2.2 mi · 44 min walk
- Pevensey & Westham station 4.0 mi · 1 hr 19 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Howard Square (opp, Compton Street) 2 min walk
- Winter Garden (adj, Compton Street) 2 min walk
- Memorial Roundabout (Stop M1, South Street) 3 min walk
- Winter Garden (opp, Compton Street) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Lighthouse Medical Practice
6 College Road, Eastbourne · 0.2 mi - Grove Road Surgery
59-63 Grove Road, Eastbourne · 0.3 mi - Arlington Road Surgery
1 Arlington Road, Eastbourne · 0.4 mi - Seaside Medical Centre
18 Sheen Road, Eastbourne · 0.8 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Eastbourne · 0.2 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Trinity · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Eastbrne Terminus Express · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Eastbourne Grove Express · 0.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Day Lewis Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Kamsons Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Grand Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- Beech House Dental Practice · 0.1 mi
- M & M Dental Laboratory · 0.1 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 10 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 61.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 37.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,004 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 5.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 47.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 46.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,615 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 65% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 65% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 94% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 92% |
Share of homes across Eastbourne with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Blackwater Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Eastbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89.3% | 90.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 4.2% | 3.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.1% | 1.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.5% | 1.3% |
Religion
| Here | Eastbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 56.2% | 45.9% |
| No religion | 32.5% | 43.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | Eastbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.3% | 84.8% |
| Born outside the UK | 23.7% | 15.2% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Eastbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 36.4% | 29.8% |
| No qualifications | 19.6% | 18.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 13.7% | 17.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.7% | 14.6% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.2% | 11.1% |
| Other qualifications | 4.8% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.7% |
General health
| Here | Eastbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Good health | 37.2% | 35.2% |
| Very good health | 35.4% | 43.2% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 15.2% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Eastbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 45.7% | 44.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 45.5% | 26.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 7.6% | 21.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 1.2% | 6.8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Eastbourne.
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