Area Analysis Eastbourne, South East

BN21 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BN21 postcode area.

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Population

26,483

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 37,643 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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1/10
family_restroomFamily
1/10
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9/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
9/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
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Area Character

BN21 is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £301k. Property prices are trending up 1.6% year-on-year.

home £301,206 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN21 is a postcode district in Eastbourne, South East, covering 930 active and 659 retired postcodes.

The largest share of BN21 (38%) is characterised by a community-focused area with strong migrant family networks, alongside a suburban area with older residents still working, typically homeowners (11%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes BN21 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in BN21 are around £301k, up 1.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BN21 at 651 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 46 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BN21 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.7%
Asian / British Asian5.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences5300
Shoplifting3772
Anti-social behaviour2374
Public order1397
Criminal damage and arson1132

school Local Schools

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Motcombe Infants' School

Good265 pupils
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Ratton School

Good1187 pupils
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The Cavendish School

Good1347 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

86 nearby
  • Premier - Cheers Local Store
  • Premier Halal Butcher
  • HMV
  • Femys Oriental Food
  • Good News Newsagent
  • + 81 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

38 nearby
  • 17 Wilmington Square
  • Afton Hotel
  • Alexandra Hotel
  • Arden Hotel
  • Arundel Hotel
  • + 33 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • Admiral Casino
  • Beerarama
  • Bibendum
  • Blue Bar Cafe
  • Cameo
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

176 nearby
  • Fat Moe’s
  • Ashoka Restaurant
  • Cafe 32
  • 4 Golf Simulators
  • 53.3 Cafe
  • + 171 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Co-op
  • Iceland
  • Marks & Spencer
  • Sainsbury's
  • Tesco
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Alibaba
  • Avenue Snacks
  • Best Pizza
  • Burger King
  • Clay Oven
  • + 28 more