BN21 1DX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Compton Place Road, 0.7km from Devonshire Park in Eastbourne. Administratively it sits within Meads ward and the Eastbourne constituency.
For families considering a move, BN21 1DX represents a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Average age 74 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k, down 23.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN21 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00106262 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COMPTON PLACE ROAD, BN21 1DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMPTON PLACE ROAD, BN21 1DX.
176
74
£ 44,600 /yr
12%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BN21 1DX is a settled retirement community — average age 74, 90% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 23.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN21 1DX. The average age is 74.3. 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 & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 300,000
28 sales · Mean £ 324,517
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN21 1DX has low crime rates — 39 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
Bourne Primary School
St John's Meads Church of England Primary School
Motcombe Infants' School
St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Grand Pharmacy0.8 km
- Hudsons Fine Food0.8 km
- Levels Bottle Shop Ltd0.8 km
- Barley Sugar0.8 km
- Boots The Chemist0.9 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
26 nearby- Arundel Hotel0.6 km
- Brayscroft Private Hotel0.8 km
- Devonshire Park Hotel0.6 km
- Hydro Hotel0.9 km
- Southcroft0.8 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
103 nearby- Cinema Café & Bar0.6 km
- Coffee Pot Plus1.0 km
- Devonshire Park Tennis Centre0.6 km
- 'Light' Restaurant & Bar0.6 km
- Oasis Cafe0.8 km
- + 98 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Admiral Casino0.8 km
- Beerarama0.9 km
- Carlton Court Bar0.9 km
- The Stage Door0.8 km
- The Terrace0.8 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- The Co-op0.8 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Burger King0.9 km
- Pizza Stop0.8 km
- Curry King0.4 km
- Mande0.4 km
- Avenue Snacks0.8 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Eastbourne0.7 km
- Hampden Park3.4 km
- Polegate6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Saffrons Sports Club0.0 km
- Saffrons Park0.1 km
- Saffrons Park0.1 km
- Catholic Church0.2 km
- Wargrave House0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN211DX · Data under Open Government Licence