BN21 1DY 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.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN21, BN21 1DY offers a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An established, mature community with an average age of 74 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k, up 10.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN21 1DY 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 1DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMPTON PLACE ROAD, BN21 1DY.
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 1DY 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 — £395k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 10.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN21 1DY. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 374,000
19 sales · Mean £ 376,368
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN21 1DY has low crime rates — 38 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
St John's Meads Church of England Primary School
Bourne Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Cook1.0 km
- Grand Pharmacy0.8 km
- Hudsons Fine Food0.8 km
- Levels Bottle Shop Ltd0.8 km
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill1.0 km
- + 38 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
28 nearby- Arundel Hotel0.6 km
- Brayscroft Private Hotel0.8 km
- Devonshire Park Hotel0.6 km
- Hydro Hotel0.8 km
- Southcroft0.8 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
103 nearby- Cinema Café & Bar0.6 km
- Coffee Pot Plus0.9 km
- Devonshire Park Tennis Centre0.6 km
- 'Light' Restaurant & Bar0.6 km
- Oasis Cafe0.7 km
- + 98 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- NME1.0 km
- Admiral Casino0.8 km
- Beerarama0.9 km
- Carlton Court Bar0.8 km
- The Stage Door0.8 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- The Co-op0.8 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Waitrose1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Burger King0.9 km
- Curry King0.4 km
- Mande0.4 km
- Pizza Stop0.9 km
- Avenue Snacks0.8 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Eastbourne0.7 km
- Hampden Park3.5 km
- Polegate6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Saffrons Sports Club0.1 km
- Saffrons Park0.1 km
- Saffrons Park0.1 km
- Wargrave House0.2 km
- Wargrave House0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN211DY · Data under Open Government Licence