BN21 1DR is a safe, established residential area on Dittons Road, 0.6km from Old Town in Eastbourne. Administratively it sits within Upperton ward and the Eastbourne constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BN21 1DR offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £810k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN21 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00106451 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DITTONS ROAD, BN21 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DITTONS ROAD, BN21 1DR.
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 1DR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £810k, 56% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £810k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN21 1DR. 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
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 810,000
1 sales · Mean £ 810,000
Terraced
£ 410,000
1 sales · Mean £ 410,000
Flat
£ 310,000
1 sales · Mean £ 310,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN21 1DR has low crime rates — 41 incidents 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
Motcombe Infants' School
St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School
Bourne Primary School
The Cavendish School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Arundel Hotel0.9 km
- Devonshire Park Hotel0.9 km
- Ravilious Hotel0.9 km
- The Manse0.2 km
- Merrifield0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
99 nearby- Cinema Café & Bar0.9 km
- Devonshire Park Tennis Centre0.9 km
- 'Light' Restaurant & Bar0.9 km
- Ashoka Restaurant0.9 km
- 4 Golf Simulators0.8 km
- + 94 more
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Barley Sugar1.0 km
- Boots The Chemist0.9 km
- Card Factory0.9 km
- Grape Tree0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Admiral Casino0.8 km
- Beerarama0.9 km
- The Terrace1.0 km
- Wetherspoon Plc0.9 km
- Lamb Inn0.6 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- The Co-op0.9 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Burger King0.9 km
- Pizza Stop0.5 km
- Curry King0.5 km
- Mande0.5 km
- Avenue Snacks0.6 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Eastbourne0.7 km
- Hampden Park3.1 km
- Polegate6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Dittons Road0.3 km
- Dittons Road0.3 km
- Dittons Road0.3 km
- Hartfield Road0.3 km
- Saffrons Sports Club0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BN211DR · Data under Open Government Licence