BN21 1EA is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Devonshire Park in Eastbourne. Administratively it sits within Upperton ward and the Eastbourne constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BN21 1EA 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 is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for BN21 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00106451 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN21 1EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN21 1EA.
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 1EA is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN21 1EA. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN21 1EA is moderate at 50 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 Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School
St John's Meads Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Grand Pharmacy0.7 km
- Hudsons Fine Food0.7 km
- Levels Bottle Shop Ltd0.7 km
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.9 km
- Mace1.0 km
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
32 nearby- Arundel Hotel0.5 km
- Brayscroft Private Hotel0.7 km
- Devonshire Park Hotel0.5 km
- Hydro Hotel0.8 km
- Southcroft0.7 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
116 nearby- Cinema Café & Bar0.5 km
- Coffee Pot Plus1.0 km
- Devonshire Park Tennis Centre0.5 km
- 'Light' Restaurant & Bar0.5 km
- Oasis Cafe0.7 km
- + 111 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Cameo1.0 km
- Duke of Devonshire0.9 km
- NME0.9 km
- Admiral Casino0.7 km
- Beerarama0.8 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- The Co-op0.7 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Dallas Chicken & Pizza1.0 km
- Taco Bell0.9 km
- The Best Kebab House1.0 km
- Burger King0.8 km
- Curry King0.3 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Eastbourne0.6 km
- Hampden Park3.5 km
- Polegate6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Saffrons Park0.0 km
- Saffrons Sports Club0.1 km
- Catholic Church0.1 km
- Saffrons Park0.2 km
- Catholic Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN211EA · Data under Open Government Licence