BN21 1DZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Compton Place Road, 0.7km from Meads in Eastbourne. Administratively it sits within Meads ward and the Eastbourne constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BN21 1DZ is an older retirement area, many residents well beyond working age. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An established, mature community with an average age of 70 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 6% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k, up 20.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN21 1DZ are sourced from Output Area E00106269 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COMPTON PLACE ROAD, BN21 1DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMPTON PLACE ROAD, BN21 1DZ.
142
70
£ 44,600 /yr
14%
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 1DZ has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 20.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN21 1DZ. The average age is 69.8. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 311,750
16 sales · Mean £ 311,843
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN21 1DZ has low crime rates — 25 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
41 nearby- Cook1.0 km
- Grand Pharmacy0.8 km
- Hudsons Fine Food0.8 km
- Levels Bottle Shop Ltd0.8 km
- Barley Sugar0.8 km
- + 36 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
28 nearby- Arundel Hotel0.6 km
- Beachy Rise Guest House1.0 km
- Brayscroft Private Hotel0.8 km
- Devonshire Park Hotel0.6 km
- Hydro Hotel0.8 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
100 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
- + 95 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Co-operative1.0 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- The Co-op0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Admiral Casino0.8 km
- Beerarama0.9 km
- Carlton Court Bar0.8 km
- The Stage Door0.8 km
- The Terrace0.8 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Burger King0.9 km
- Pizza Stop0.9 km
- Curry King0.4 km
- Mande0.5 km
- Avenue Snacks0.9 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Eastbourne0.8 km
- Hampden Park3.5 km
- Polegate6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Saffrons Park0.1 km
- Saffrons Sports Club0.1 km
- Saffrons Park0.1 km
- Wargrave House0.2 km
- Wargrave House0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN211DZ · Data under Open Government Licence