Postcode Analysis Eastbourne, South East

BN21 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN21 1BY.

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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

No single demographic signal dominates BN21 1BY — age 61, 59% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

BN21 1BY is a mixed residential area located 0.7km from Old Town in Eastbourne. Administratively it sits within Upperton ward and the Eastbourne constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Average age 61 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for BN21 1BY 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 1BY. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

Crime around BN21 1BY is above average at 100 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 offences231
Anti-social behaviour149
Shoplifting72
Public order65
Other theft48

school Local Schools

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Gildredge House

Good1233 pupils0.5 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 pupils1.3 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

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

121 nearby
  • Cinema Café & Bar0.9 km
  • Devonshire Park Tennis Centre0.9 km
  • 'Light' Restaurant & Bar0.9 km
  • Babosh0.9 km
  • Bill's Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 116 more
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Retailers - Other

54 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
  • + 49 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Sheldon Hotel1.0 km
  • Ravilious Hotel0.8 km
  • The Manse0.2 km
  • Merrifield0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Blue Bar Cafe0.9 km
  • Cameo0.8 km
  • Duke of Devonshire0.8 km
  • NME0.8 km
  • The Hart0.9 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

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

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Eastbourne0.4 km
  • Hampden Park2.8 km
  • Polegate5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Hartfield Road0.0 km
  • Dittons Road0.1 km
  • Dittons Road0.1 km
  • Dittons Road0.1 km
  • Hartfield Road0.2 km