Postcode Analysis Eastbourne, South East

SOUTHFIELDS ROAD, BN21 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1BZ spans multiple life stages — average age 61, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (61) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

BN21 1BZ is a mixed residential area on Southfields Road, 0.6km from Old Town in Eastbourne. Administratively it sits within Upperton ward and the Eastbourne constituency.

For families considering a move, BN21 1BZ 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 is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for BN21 1BZ 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 1BZ. 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 1BZ 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.

Violence and sexual offences165
Anti-social behaviour105
Public order38
Criminal damage and arson36
Other theft27

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 pupils1.0 km
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Motcombe Infants' School

Good265 pupils1.2 km
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Bourne Primary School

Requires Improvement438 pupils1.2 km
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The Cavendish School

Good1347 pupils1.5 km
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Stafford Junior School

Inadequate347 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

107 nearby
  • Cinema Café & Bar1.0 km
  • Devonshire Park Tennis Centre1.0 km
  • 'Light' Restaurant & Bar1.0 km
  • Ashoka Restaurant0.8 km
  • 4 Golf Simulators0.6 km
  • + 102 more
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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Barley Sugar1.0 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.7 km
  • Card Factory0.7 km
  • Grape Tree0.7 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • + 43 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Ravilious Hotel0.9 km
  • Merrifield0.7 km
  • Ocklynge Manor1.0 km
  • The Manse0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Admiral Casino0.7 km
  • Beerarama0.8 km
  • The Terrace1.0 km
  • Wetherspoon Plc0.8 km
  • The Rainbow0.5 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • The Co-op0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Burger King0.7 km
  • Pizza Stop0.5 km
  • Curry King0.6 km
  • Mande0.5 km
  • Avenue Snacks0.4 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

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