BN21 1BF 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. 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 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for BN21 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00106443 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPPERTON ROAD, BN21 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPERTON ROAD, BN21 1BF.
275
39
£ 40,100 /yr
73%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN21 1BF 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN21 1BF spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN21 1BF. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN21 1BF is moderate at 76 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
The Cavendish School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
112 nearby- Cinema Café & Bar1.0 km
- Devonshire Park Tennis Centre1.0 km
- 'Light' Restaurant & Bar1.0 km
- Ashoka Restaurant0.8 km
- 4 Golf Simulators0.5 km
- + 107 more
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Barley Sugar0.9 km
- Boots The Chemist0.7 km
- Card Factory0.7 km
- Grape Tree0.7 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- + 44 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Ravilious Hotel0.9 km
- The Manse0.2 km
- Merrifield0.7 km
- Ocklynge Manor1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Admiral Casino0.6 km
- Beerarama0.8 km
- The Terrace0.9 km
- Wetherspoon Plc0.7 km
- Blue Bar Cafe0.9 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- The Co-op0.7 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Burger King0.7 km
- Dallas Chicken & Pizza0.9 km
- Indian To Go0.9 km
- Istanbul Kebabs1.0 km
- Pizza Fratelli and Grill0.9 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Eastbourne0.5 km
- Hampden Park2.8 km
- Polegate5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Hartfield Road0.1 km
- Dittons Road0.1 km
- Dittons Road0.1 km
- Hartfield Road0.1 km
- Dittons Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BN211BF · Data under Open Government Licence