Eastbourne vs Lewes
A side-by-side comparison of the Eastbourne and Leweslocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: Eastbourne is the more populous; council tax is lower in Eastbourne; Lewes has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| Eastbourne | Lewes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 101,686 | 99,907 |
| Density | 2,303/km² | 342/km² |
| Deprivation | 7% in most-deprived 10% | 0% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,654 | £2,756 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 75% | 100% |
| Aged under 16 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 16–64 | 59% | 57% |
| Aged 65+ | 25% | 26% |