BN21 1AF is an active urban area on Southfields Road, 0.8km from Old Town in Eastbourne. Administratively it sits within Upperton ward and the Eastbourne constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BN21 1AF offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 122 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £287k, up 3.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN21 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00106449 (shared with 514 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHFIELDS ROAD, BN21 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHFIELDS ROAD, BN21 1AF.
311
53
£ 40,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN21 1AF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN21 1AF spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £287k. Property prices are trending up 3.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN21 1AF. The average age is 52.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 297,450
78 sales · Mean £ 286,873
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN21 1AF is above average at 122 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Gildredge House
St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School
Bourne Primary School
Motcombe Infants' School
Stafford Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- Arundel Hotel1.0 km
- Devonshire Park Hotel1.0 km
- Arden Hotel1.0 km
- Haddon Hall Hotel1.0 km
- Hadleigh Hotel1.0 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
145 nearby- Cinema Café & Bar0.8 km
- Devonshire Park Tennis Centre0.8 km
- 'Light' Restaurant & Bar0.8 km
- Babosh0.8 km
- Bill's Restaurant0.8 km
- + 140 more
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- Best-One0.9 km
- Cavendish Place Pharmacy0.8 km
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.7 km
- Good News Newsagent0.8 km
- Halal Shop Ltd0.8 km
- + 59 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Blue Bar Cafe0.8 km
- Cameo0.8 km
- Duke of Devonshire0.8 km
- NME0.7 km
- The Hart0.8 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- The Co-op0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Dallas Chicken & Pizza0.7 km
- Indian To Go0.8 km
- Istanbul Kebabs0.8 km
- Pizza 2 Night0.9 km
- Pizza Fratelli and Grill0.8 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Eastbourne0.3 km
- Hampden Park2.9 km
- Polegate5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Hartfield Road0.1 km
- Sorting Office0.1 km
- Upperton Gardens0.1 km
- Sorting Office0.1 km
- Dittons Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BN211AF · Data under Open Government Licence