Eastbourne
§ This page gives an overview of the Eastbourne local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. This is one of 361 LAD profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Eastbourne is a seaside town on the East Sussex coast, backed by the South Downs. It is famed for its Victorian seafront with the pier, carpet gardens, and elegant promenade, while Beachy Head’s towering chalk cliffs and panoramic views define the western edge of the town. The South Downs National Park provides rolling hills, walking trails, and scenic countryside immediately inland. Eastbourne combines coastal charm with dramatic natural landmarks, making it one of England’s most attractive seaside settings.
Eastbourne Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the Eastbourne local authority district, based on the latest geographic data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It provides a clear view of the district’s extent and helps you understand how the area fits within the wider regional and national landscape.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The administrative boundary of Eastbourne can also be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Eastbourne.
Key Facts about Eastbourne
What region is Eastbourne in? Eastbourne is in the South East of England, a region within the UK.
What county is Eastbourne in? Eastbourne is located in the county of East Sussex.
Is Eastbourne a city? No, Eastbourne is not a city. (Note: the UK has 76 officially designated cities.)
Who governs Eastbourne? The local authority for this district is: Eastbourne Borough Council - responsible for district-level services. Since East Sussex is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: East Sussex County Council.
▶ Official website of Eastbourne Borough Council 🔗 lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk
Which police force covers Eastbourne? Policing in Eastbourne is provided by Sussex Police 🔗 sussex.police.uk, which serves 13 local authority districts: Adur ⁞ Arun ⁞ Brighton and Hove ⁞ Chichester ⁞ Crawley ⁞ Eastbourne ⁞ Hastings ⁞ Horsham ⁞ Lewes ⁞ Mid Sussex ⁞ Rother ⁞ Wealden ⁞ Worthing.
Constituencies in Eastbourne
Eastbourne is divided into 1 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Eastbourne
Eastbourne is divided into 9 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Devonshire
- Hampden Park
- Langney
- Meads
- Old Town
- Ratton
- Sovereign
- St Anthony's
- Upperton
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data. We have this list page for easy browsing of all electoral wards: List of all Electoral Wards in the UK.
Parishes in Eastbourne
Eastbourne is entirely unparished—there are no civil parishes in this local authority district.
Parishes are the lowest tier of local government; where they don’t exist, those very local services and representation sit directly with the principal council. We have this list page for easy browsing of all parishes: List of Civil Parishes in England and Wales.
Post Towns in Eastbourne
Below is a list of post towns in Eastbourne, grouped by postcode area:
BN ▸ Eastbourne (BN20 / BN21 / BN22 / BN23)
The UK postal hierarchy begins with broad postcode areas (such as “CB” or “M”), which are divided into smaller postcode districts (such as “CB8” or “M1”) to support accurate mail routing. Each postal address is anchored by a designated post town, the official locality name used in the UK postcode system, which operates independently from Local Authority Districts —the administrative boundaries used for council tax and local government services. Because they serve different purposes, a property’s postal address and its local authority district do not always align exactly.
Built-up Areas in Eastbourne
Eastbourne covers 5 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Crumbles *
- East Dean and Friston *
- Eastbourne *
- Lower Willingdon *
- Pevensey Bay *
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of Eastbourne.)
We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.
Railway Stations in Eastbourne
Eastbourne is served by a number of National Rail stations, providing rail connections to nearby towns, cities, and destinations across Great Britain. The railway stations listed below are located within the Eastbourne Local Authority District and are grouped by train operating company for clarity.
- Govia Thameslink Railway (Southern) ▸ Eastbourne (BN21 3QJ) ⁞ Hampden Park (Sussex) (BN22 9ND)
This is a district-level view only. For a complete list of all National Rail stations across Great Britain, see the UK National Rail Stations Directory.
Eastbourne compared with other districts in the UK
This section shows how Eastbourne compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.
Eastbourne has 9 electoral wards.
Eastbourne has a population of 104,259 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)
Population and Migration Trends in Eastbourne
This chart shows the population trend for Eastbourne from 2015 to 2024. It provides a quick overview of whether the local authority is growing, stable, or declining over time, and helps set context for the migration patterns shown below.
Population change is influenced by natural change (births minus deaths) and migration. The net migration chart below focuses on migration, separating internal migration (moves within the UK) from international migration (moves to and from abroad). Positive values indicate net inflows, while negative values indicate net outflows. The rate labels (per 1,000 residents) help compare migration intensity across years, even when the population size changes.
More local statistics and data for Eastbourne can be found on the ONS statistics for Eastbourne.