BN21 1DH is an active urban area located 0.7km from Devonshire Park in Eastbourne. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Upperton ward and the Eastbourne constituency.
This is 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.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 117 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for BN21 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00106451 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN21 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN21 1DH.
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BN21 1DH's 56% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. 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 1DH. 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
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN21 1DH is above average at 117 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 Pharmacy0.9 km
- Hudsons Fine Food0.9 km
- Levels Bottle Shop Ltd0.9 km
- Best-One0.8 km
- Cavendish Place Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 65 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
32 nearby- Arundel Hotel0.7 km
- Devonshire Park Hotel0.7 km
- The Cherry Tree Guesthouse1.0 km
- The Grand Hotel1.0 km
- Arden Hotel0.8 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
159 nearby- Cinema Café & Bar0.6 km
- Devonshire Park Tennis Centre0.6 km
- 'Light' Restaurant & Bar0.6 km
- Oasis Cafe1.0 km
- The Green Bro's0.9 km
- + 154 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Blue Bar Cafe0.8 km
- Cameo0.7 km
- Duke of Devonshire0.7 km
- NME0.6 km
- The Hart0.9 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- The Co-op0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Dallas Chicken & Pizza0.7 km
- Indian To Go0.8 km
- Istanbul Kebabs0.8 km
- Pizza 2 Night0.8 km
- Pizza Fratelli and Grill0.9 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Eastbourne0.3 km
- Hampden Park3.1 km
- Polegate6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Sorting Office0.1 km
- Sorting Office0.1 km
- Library0.1 km
- Sorting Office0.1 km
- Town Hall0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN211DH · Data under Open Government Licence