BN21 1EL is an active urban area on Upperton Road, 0.8km from Upperton in Eastbourne. Administratively it sits within Upperton ward and the Eastbourne constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 136 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 1.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN21 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00106443 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPPERTON ROAD, BN21 1EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPERTON ROAD, BN21 1EL.
275
39
£ 40,100 /yr
73%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN21 1EL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN21 1EL spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £180k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN21 1EL. The average age is 39.2. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 171,250
12 sales · Mean £ 170,995
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN21 1EL is above average at 136 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
Stafford Junior School
Motcombe Infants' School
Roselands Infants' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
27 nearby- Arundel Hotel1.0 km
- Devonshire Park Hotel1.0 km
- Ravilious Hotel0.7 km
- The Berkeley Guesthouse0.9 km
- The Mowbray0.9 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
149 nearby- Cinema Café & Bar0.8 km
- Devonshire Park Tennis Centre0.8 km
- 'Light' Restaurant & Bar0.8 km
- Ashoka Restaurant0.6 km
- 4 Golf Simulators0.3 km
- + 144 more
Retailers - Other
68 nearby- Barley Sugar0.7 km
- Boots The Chemist0.5 km
- Card Factory0.5 km
- Carlisle News1.0 km
- Devonshire Park Theatre0.9 km
- + 63 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Admiral Casino0.4 km
- Beerarama0.6 km
- The Stage Door0.9 km
- The Terrace0.7 km
- Wetherspoon Plc0.5 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- The Co-op0.5 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Burger King0.5 km
- Dallas Chicken & Pizza0.7 km
- Indian To Go0.7 km
- Istanbul Kebabs0.8 km
- Pizza 2 Night0.8 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Eastbourne0.3 km
- Hampden Park2.9 km
- Polegate5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Upperton Gardens0.0 km
- Upperton Gardens0.1 km
- Sorting Office0.1 km
- Eastbourne Rail Station0.1 km
- Sorting Office0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BN211EL · Data under Open Government Licence