Postcode Analysis Eastbourne, South East

SOUTHFIELDS ROAD, BN21 1BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHFIELDS ROAD, BN21 1BT.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

61

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

29%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN21 1BT spans multiple life stages — average age 61, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £231k. Property prices are trending up 14.9% year-on-year.

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

BN21 1BT is an active urban area on Southfields Road, 0.7km from Old Town in Eastbourne. Administratively it sits within Upperton ward and the Eastbourne constituency.

For families considering a move, BN21 1BT represents a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The 61 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 £231k, up 14.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN21 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00106447 (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 1BT. The average age is 61.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 235,000

72 sales · Mean £ 234,240

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

Crime around BN21 1BT 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.

Violence and sexual offences263
Anti-social behaviour165
Public order78
Shoplifting74
Other theft52

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 pupils1.0 km
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Bourne Primary School

Requires Improvement438 pupils1.1 km
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Motcombe Infants' School

Good265 pupils1.3 km
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Stafford Junior School

Inadequate347 pupils1.5 km
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The Cavendish School

Good1347 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Arundel Hotel1.0 km
  • Devonshire Park Hotel1.0 km
  • Imperial Hotel1.0 km
  • Premier Inn1.0 km
  • Sheldon Hotel0.9 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

124 nearby
  • Cinema Café & Bar0.9 km
  • Devonshire Park Tennis Centre0.9 km
  • 'Light' Restaurant & Bar0.9 km
  • Babosh0.8 km
  • Bill's Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 119 more
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Retailers - Other

60 nearby
  • Best-One1.0 km
  • Cavendish Place Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.7 km
  • Good News Newsagent0.9 km
  • Halal Shop Ltd0.9 km
  • + 55 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Blue Bar Cafe0.8 km
  • Cameo0.8 km
  • Duke of Devonshire0.8 km
  • NME0.7 km
  • The Hart0.9 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Dallas Chicken & Pizza0.8 km
  • Indian To Go0.8 km
  • Istanbul Kebabs0.9 km
  • Pizza 2 Night0.9 km
  • Pizza Fratelli and Grill0.9 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Eastbourne0.4 km
  • Hampden Park2.9 km
  • Polegate5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Hartfield Road0.1 km
  • Dittons Road0.1 km
  • Dittons Road0.1 km
  • Sorting Office0.1 km
  • Sorting Office0.2 km