BN21 1DT is a mixed residential area on Saffrons Road, 0.6km from Old Town in Eastbourne. Administratively it sits within Upperton ward and the Eastbourne constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £490k, up 70.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN21 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00106451 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SAFFRONS ROAD, BN21 1DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SAFFRONS ROAD, BN21 1DT.
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BN21 1DT combines high owner-occupation (56%), strong property values (£490k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £490k. Property prices are trending up 70.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN21 1DT. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 460,000
1 sales · Mean £ 460,000
Flat
£ 235,000
5 sales · Mean £ 243,040
Semi-Detached
£ 960,000
1 sales · Mean £ 960,000
Detached
£ 775,000
1 sales · Mean £ 775,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN21 1DT is above average at 91 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
St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School
Motcombe Infants' 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 Hotel0.8 km
- Merrifield0.9 km
- The Manse0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
107 nearby- Cinema Café & Bar0.9 km
- Devonshire Park Tennis Centre0.9 km
- 'Light' Restaurant & Bar0.9 km
- Ashoka Restaurant0.8 km
- 4 Golf Simulators0.7 km
- + 102 more
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Barley Sugar0.9 km
- Boots The Chemist0.8 km
- Card Factory0.8 km
- Grape Tree0.8 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Admiral Casino0.7 km
- Beerarama0.8 km
- The Terrace0.9 km
- Wetherspoon Plc0.8 km
- The Rainbow0.6 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- The Co-op0.8 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Burger King0.8 km
- Pizza Stop0.5 km
- Curry King0.5 km
- Mande0.4 km
- Avenue Snacks0.5 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Eastbourne0.6 km
- Hampden Park3.0 km
- Polegate6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Dittons Road0.2 km
- Dittons Road0.2 km
- Dittons Road0.2 km
- Hartfield Road0.2 km
- Hartfield Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN211DT · Data under Open Government Licence