Eastbourne · BN20

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Covering Eastbourne, Beachy Head, East Dean, Friston, Old Town, Ratton, Wannock, Willingdon, including Lower Willingdon, Meads, South Downs. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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BN20 (Eastbourne) in a nutshell

BN20 covers Eastbourne, Beachy Head, East Dean, Friston, Old Town, Ratton, Wannock, Willingdon, in Eastbourne and Wealden. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for BN20

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Two councils in one district

BN20 is split between Eastbourne and Wealden. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

BN20 stretches across Lower Willingdon, Meads, Old Town and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'BN20', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Flats and shared houses

Plenty of Eastbourne homes are flats or converted houses, where the shared hallway lights and circuits matter too. Ask whether the quote covers communal areas.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Eastbourne: 26.1% purpose-built flats, 8.1% converted/shared
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New to EICRs? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the Eastbourne page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does BN20 cover?

BN20 (Eastbourne, Beachy Head, East Dean, Friston, Old Town, Ratton, Wannock, Willingdon) includes the wards of Lower Willingdon, Meads, Old Town, Ratton, South Downs, Upperton, Upper Willingdon (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to BN20?

Neighbouring districts include BN21 (Eastbourne), BN22 (Eastbourne), BN26 (Polegate), BN23 (Eastbourne), BN27 (Hailsham) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering BN20 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in BN20?

About 9,657 households and 21,401 residents at the 2011 Census, across 730 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is BN20 in?

BN20 sits in Eastbourne, Wealden (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Eastbourne, Lewes.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
BN20 1
Areas covered
Eastbourne, Beachy Head, East Dean, Friston, Old Town, Ratton, Wannock, Willingdon 2
Active postcodes
730 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
9,657 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
21,401 2
Electoral wards
Lower Willingdon, Meads, Old Town, Ratton, South Downs, Upperton, Upper Willingdon 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Eastbourne, Lewes 4
Local authority
Eastbourne, Wealden 4
Households privately renting (Eastbourne built-up area)
26.4% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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