BN20 postcode: what it's like to live there
The BN20 district covers Meads, Ratton, Lower Willingdon. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 7 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in BN20
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from BN20 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Brighton: 64 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in BN20
- Gildredge House · BN20 8AB · Good or better in every area (2024) · Top 42% in England
- Ocklynge Junior School · BN20 8XN · Good or better in every area (2024) · Bottom 15% in England
- Pashley Down Infant School · BN20 8NX · Remains Good (2024)
- St John's Meads Church of England Primary School · BN20 7XS · Requires improvement (2024) · Top 50% in England
- Willingdon Primary School · BN20 9RJ · Good (2024) · Top 46% in England
Secondary schools in BN20
- Gildredge House · BN20 8AB · Good or better in every area (2024) · Top 42% in England
- Willingdon Community School · BN20 9QX · Remains Good (2023) · Top 49% in England
Fee-paying schools in BN20
- Bede's Prep School · BN20 7XL · Inspected by ISI
- St Andrew's Prep · BN20 7RP · Inspected by ISI
Nurseries and pre-schools in BN20
- Bede's Nursery · BN20 7XH · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- St Andrew's Prep Nursery · BN20 7RP · Good (Ofsted)
- Step by Step Children's Nursery Ltd · BN20 8QX · Good (Ofsted)
- Chalk Hill Pre-school and Toddler Group · BN20 9HT · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Lower Willingdon Pre-School Nursery · BN20 9RJ · Outstanding (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in BN20
- Victoria Medical Centre · BN20 8NH
Neighbourhoods in BN20
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of BN20 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meads | 33% | £364k | Very low | 18 min |
| Ratton | 25% | £380k | High | 8 min |
| Willingdon | 14% | £355k | Low | 14 min |
| Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean | 13% | £370k | Average | 27 min |
| Old Town & Motcombe | 9% | £300k | Low | 8 min |
| King Edward's Parade | 4% | £197k | Very high | 16 min |
Questions
Where is the BN20 postcode?
BN20 covers 7 neighbourhoods in Meads, Ratton, Lower Willingdon, with 730 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in BN20?
The typical home price across BN20's neighbourhoods is £364k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in BN20?
5 primary and 2 secondary state schools have a BN20 postcode, plus 2 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from BN20?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Brighton 64 minutes.