Postcode Analysis Eastbourne, South East

UPPERTON ROAD, BN21 1AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPERTON ROAD, BN21 1AG.

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Population

275

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 40,100 /yr

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Employed

73%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN21 1AG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN21 1AG spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 17.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN21 1AG is a mixed residential area on Upperton Road, 0.7km from Upperton in Eastbourne. Administratively it sits within Upperton ward and the Eastbourne constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 17.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN21 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00106443 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN21 1AG. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.5%
Asian / British Asian6.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

73%Active
FT: 55%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 172,500

79 sales · Mean £ 196,958

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BN21 1AG is moderate at 75 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.

Violence and sexual offences173
Anti-social behaviour117
Public order40
Criminal damage and arson38
Other theft35

school Local Schools

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Gildredge House

Good1233 pupils0.6 km
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St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School

Good438 pupils0.9 km
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Bourne Primary School

Requires Improvement438 pupils1.1 km
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Motcombe Infants' School

Good265 pupils1.2 km
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Stafford Junior School

Inadequate347 pupils1.4 km
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The Cavendish School

Good1347 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

117 nearby
  • Cinema Café & Bar1.0 km
  • Devonshire Park Tennis Centre1.0 km
  • 'Light' Restaurant & Bar1.0 km
  • Babosh0.9 km
  • Bill's Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 112 more
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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • Cavendish Place Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.8 km
  • Good News Newsagent0.9 km
  • Halal Shop Ltd0.9 km
  • Irem Turkish food0.9 km
  • + 47 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Blue Bar Cafe0.9 km
  • Cameo0.9 km
  • Duke of Devonshire0.9 km
  • NME0.8 km
  • The Hart0.9 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • The Co-op0.7 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Dallas Chicken & Pizza0.8 km
  • Indian To Go0.8 km
  • Istanbul Kebabs0.9 km
  • Pizza 2 Night1.0 km
  • Pizza Fratelli and Grill0.9 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Ravilious Hotel0.9 km
  • The Manse0.3 km
  • Merrifield0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Eastbourne0.5 km
  • Hampden Park2.8 km
  • Polegate5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Hartfield Road0.0 km
  • Dittons Road0.1 km
  • Dittons Road0.1 km
  • Hartfield Road0.1 km
  • Dittons Road0.1 km