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.
UPPERTON ROAD, BN21 1EU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPERTON ROAD, BN21 1EU.
275
39
£ 40,100 /yr
73%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Gildredge House
St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School
Bourne Primary School
Motcombe Infants' School
Stafford Junior School
The Cavendish School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- The Co-op0.7 km
- + 1 more
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
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Postcode Profile: BN211EU · Data under Open Government Licence