Postcode Analysis Eastbourne, South East

UPPERTON ROAD, BN21 1EU House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1EU 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN21 1EU spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £100k. Property prices are trending down 11.1% year-on-year.

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

BN21 1EU is an active urban area on Upperton Road, 0.7km 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 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £100k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 11.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN21 1EU 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 1EU. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 94,975

20 sales · Mean £ 94,920

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

Crime around BN21 1EU is above average at 110 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 offences236
Anti-social behaviour150
Shoplifting72
Public order65
Other theft50

school Local Schools

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Gildredge House

Good1233 pupils0.6 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 pupils1.3 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

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Restaurant, Cafe

122 nearby
  • Cinema Café & Bar0.9 km
  • Devonshire Park Tennis Centre0.9 km
  • 'Light' Restaurant & Bar0.9 km
  • Babosh0.8 km
  • Bill's Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 117 more
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Retailers - Other

55 nearby
  • Best-One1.0 km
  • Cavendish Place Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.7 km
  • Good News Newsagent0.9 km
  • Halal Shop Ltd0.9 km
  • + 50 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Premier Inn1.0 km
  • Sheldon Hotel1.0 km
  • Ravilious Hotel0.8 km
  • The Manse0.3 km
  • Merrifield0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Blue Bar Cafe0.9 km
  • Cameo0.8 km
  • Duke of Devonshire0.8 km
  • NME0.8 km
  • The Hart0.9 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

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

20 nearby
  • Dallas Chicken & Pizza0.8 km
  • Indian To Go0.8 km
  • Istanbul Kebabs0.9 km
  • Pizza 2 Night1.0 km
  • Pizza Fratelli and Grill0.9 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Eastbourne0.4 km
  • Hampden Park2.8 km
  • Polegate5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Hartfield Road0.0 km
  • Dittons Road0.1 km
  • Dittons Road0.1 km
  • Hartfield Road0.2 km
  • Upperton Gardens0.2 km