Postcode Analysis Eastbourne, South East

UPPERTON ROAD, BN21 1EN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPERTON ROAD, BN21 1EN.

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Population

275

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 40,100 /yr

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Employed

73%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BN21 1EN 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BN21 1EN — age 39, 41% ownership, 56% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £190k.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN21 1EN 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. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 134 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £190k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN21 1EN are sourced from Output Area E00106443 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN21 1EN. 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

White / British86.5%
Asian / British Asian6.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

73%Active
FT: 55%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 190,000

5 sales · Mean £ 190,990

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BN21 1EN is above average at 134 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.

Violence and sexual offences286
Anti-social behaviour179
Shoplifting128
Public order86
Other theft62

school Local Schools

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Gildredge House

Good1233 pupils0.7 km
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St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School

Good438 pupils1.0 km
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Bourne Primary School

Requires Improvement438 pupils1.0 km
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Motcombe Infants' School

Good265 pupils1.4 km
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Stafford Junior School

Inadequate347 pupils1.4 km
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Roselands Infants' School

Outstanding268 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

18 nearby
  • Arundel Hotel1.0 km
  • Devonshire Park Hotel1.0 km
  • Arden Hotel1.0 km
  • Cumberland Hotel1.0 km
  • Haddon Hall Hotel1.0 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

146 nearby
  • Cinema Café & Bar0.8 km
  • Devonshire Park Tennis Centre0.8 km
  • 'Light' Restaurant & Bar0.8 km
  • Babosh0.7 km
  • Bill's Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 141 more
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Retailers - Other

65 nearby
  • Best-One0.9 km
  • Cavendish Place Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.6 km
  • Good News Newsagent0.8 km
  • Halal Shop Ltd0.8 km
  • + 60 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Blue Bar Cafe0.8 km
  • Cameo0.7 km
  • Duke of Devonshire0.7 km
  • NME0.7 km
  • The Hart0.8 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • The Co-op0.6 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Dallas Chicken & Pizza0.7 km
  • Indian To Go0.7 km
  • Istanbul Kebabs0.8 km
  • Pizza 2 Night0.9 km
  • Pizza Fratelli and Grill0.8 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Eastbourne0.3 km
  • Hampden Park2.8 km
  • Polegate5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Upperton Gardens0.1 km
  • Hartfield Road0.1 km
  • Upperton Gardens0.1 km
  • Sorting Office0.1 km
  • Sorting Office0.2 km