Postcode Analysis Eastbourne, South East

UPPERTON ROAD, BN21 1ET House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

265

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Avg Age

61

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

29%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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1/10
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9/10
workEmployment
2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN21 1ET spans multiple life stages — average age 61, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

BN21 1ET is a mixed residential area on Upperton Road, 0.7km from Old Town in Eastbourne. Administratively it sits within Upperton ward and the Eastbourne constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. An established, mature community with an average age of 61 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for BN21 1ET are sourced from Output Area E00106447 (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 1ET. The average age is 61.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 165,000

1 sales · Mean £ 165,000

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

Crime around BN21 1ET is moderate at 76 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 offences175
Anti-social behaviour122
Public order40
Criminal damage and arson39
Other theft35

school Local Schools

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Gildredge House

Good1233 pupils0.5 km
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St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School

Good438 pupils0.9 km
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Bourne Primary School

Requires Improvement438 pupils1.1 km
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Motcombe Infants' School

Good265 pupils1.2 km
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Stafford Junior School

Inadequate347 pupils1.4 km
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The Cavendish School

Good1347 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

113 nearby
  • Cinema Café & Bar0.9 km
  • Devonshire Park Tennis Centre0.9 km
  • 'Light' Restaurant & Bar0.9 km
  • Ashoka Restaurant0.8 km
  • 4 Golf Simulators0.5 km
  • + 108 more
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Retailers - Other

49 nearby
  • Barley Sugar0.9 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.7 km
  • Card Factory0.7 km
  • Grape Tree0.7 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • + 44 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Ravilious Hotel0.9 km
  • The Manse0.2 km
  • Merrifield0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Admiral Casino0.6 km
  • Beerarama0.8 km
  • The Terrace0.9 km
  • Wetherspoon Plc0.7 km
  • Blue Bar Cafe0.9 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • The Co-op0.7 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Burger King0.7 km
  • Dallas Chicken & Pizza0.9 km
  • Indian To Go0.9 km
  • Istanbul Kebabs1.0 km
  • Pizza Fratelli and Grill0.9 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Eastbourne0.5 km
  • Hampden Park2.8 km
  • Polegate5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Hartfield Road0.1 km
  • Dittons Road0.1 km
  • Dittons Road0.1 km
  • Dittons Road0.1 km
  • Hartfield Road0.1 km