Postcode Analysis Eastbourne, South East

STATION PARADE, BN21 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION PARADE, BN21 1BE.

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Population

412

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 40,100 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN21 1BE 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

BN21 1BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 31% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £150k.

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

BN21 1BE is an active urban area on Station Parade, 0.7km from Devonshire Park in Eastbourne. Administratively it sits within Upperton ward and the Eastbourne constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (188 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for BN21 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00106441 (shared with 24 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 1BE. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.0%
Asian / British Asian8.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed9.7%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 150,000

1 sales · Mean £ 150,000

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

Crime rates near BN21 1BE are high at 188 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences373
Shoplifting311
Anti-social behaviour232
Public order112
Other theft72

school Local Schools

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Gildredge House

Good1233 pupils0.8 km
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Bourne Primary School

Requires Improvement438 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School

Good438 pupils1.1 km
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Stafford Junior School

Inadequate347 pupils1.5 km
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Motcombe Infants' School

Good265 pupils1.5 km
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Roselands Infants' School

Outstanding268 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

32 nearby
  • Arundel Hotel0.8 km
  • Devonshire Park Hotel0.8 km
  • Arden Hotel0.8 km
  • Cumberland Hotel0.8 km
  • Da Vinci Hotel0.8 km
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

160 nearby
  • Cinema Café & Bar0.7 km
  • Devonshire Park Tennis Centre0.7 km
  • 'Light' Restaurant & Bar0.7 km
  • Babosh0.6 km
  • Bill's Restaurant0.6 km
  • + 155 more
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Retailers - Other

71 nearby
  • Best-One0.7 km
  • Cavendish Place Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.5 km
  • Good News Newsagent0.7 km
  • Halal Shop Ltd0.7 km
  • + 66 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Blue Bar Cafe0.6 km
  • Cameo0.6 km
  • Duke of Devonshire0.6 km
  • NME0.5 km
  • The Hart0.7 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • The Co-op0.4 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Dallas Chicken & Pizza0.6 km
  • Indian To Go0.7 km
  • Istanbul Kebabs0.7 km
  • Pizza 2 Night0.7 km
  • Pizza Fratelli and Grill0.7 km
  • + 21 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Eastbourne0.2 km
  • Hampden Park3.0 km
  • Polegate6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Eastbourne Rail Station0.0 km
  • Railway Station0.1 km
  • Sorting Office0.1 km
  • Sorting Office0.1 km
  • Sorting Office0.1 km