BN21 1DG is an active urban area located 0.6km from Devonshire Park in Eastbourne. Administratively it sits within Upperton ward and the Eastbourne constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BN21 1DG offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 130 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for BN21 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00106451 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN21 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN21 1DG.
237
44
£ 40,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BN21 1DG is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN21 1DG. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN21 1DG is above average at 130 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
Bourne Primary School
St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School
Motcombe Infants' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
70 nearby- Grand Pharmacy0.8 km
- Hudsons Fine Food0.8 km
- Levels Bottle Shop Ltd0.8 km
- Barley Sugar0.6 km
- Boots The Chemist0.6 km
- + 65 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
33 nearby- Arundel Hotel0.6 km
- Brayscroft Private Hotel0.9 km
- Devonshire Park Hotel0.6 km
- Southcroft0.9 km
- The Cherry Tree Guesthouse0.9 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
153 nearby- Cinema Café & Bar0.5 km
- Devonshire Park Tennis Centre0.5 km
- 'Light' Restaurant & Bar0.5 km
- Oasis Cafe0.9 km
- The Green Bro's0.8 km
- + 148 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Admiral Casino0.5 km
- Beerarama0.6 km
- Carlton Court Bar0.8 km
- The Stage Door0.7 km
- The Terrace0.6 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- The Co-op0.5 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Burger King0.6 km
- Dallas Chicken & Pizza0.8 km
- Indian To Go0.9 km
- Istanbul Kebabs0.9 km
- Pizza 2 Night0.9 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Eastbourne0.4 km
- Hampden Park3.2 km
- Polegate6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Town Hall0.1 km
- Catholic Church0.1 km
- Catholic Church0.2 km
- Library0.2 km
- Sorting Office0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN211DG · Data under Open Government Licence