Postcode Analysis Eastbourne, South East

THE GOFFS, BN21 1HA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GOFFS, BN21 1HA.

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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
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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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BN21 1HA combines high owner-occupation (59%), strong property values (£985k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

BN21 1HA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Goffs, 0.5km 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. Average age 61 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £985k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN21 1HA 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 1HA. 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

Detached

£ 985,000

1 sales · Mean £ 985,000

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

BN21 1HA has low crime rates — 47 incidents 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 offences77
Anti-social behaviour54
Criminal damage and arson25
Shoplifting21
Public order18

school Local Schools

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Gildredge House

Good1233 pupils0.4 km
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St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School

Good438 pupils1.0 km
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Motcombe Infants' School

Good265 pupils1.1 km
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Bourne Primary School

Requires Improvement438 pupils1.3 km
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The Cavendish School

Good1347 pupils1.4 km
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Stafford Junior School

Inadequate347 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Edinburgh Woollen Mill1.0 km
  • Millets1.0 km
  • Premier Stores1.0 km
  • Bluebell Dreams0.8 km
  • Eastbourne Service Station0.4 km
  • + 34 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • NME1.0 km
  • Lamb Inn0.5 km
  • Prince Albert Public House0.4 km
  • Star Inn0.5 km
  • The Crown0.5 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

98 nearby
  • Bolognesely1.0 km
  • Caffe Nero1.0 km
  • Poloniusz1.0 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • Cafe Aroma0.6 km
  • + 93 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
  • Waitrose0.4 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • The Co-op0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Ocklynge Manor0.9 km
  • The Manse0.2 km
  • Ravilious Hotel1.0 km
  • Merrifield0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Pizza Stop0.4 km
  • Urban Jade Oriental1.0 km
  • Curry King0.7 km
  • Mande0.6 km
  • Avenue Snacks0.5 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Eastbourne0.6 km
  • Hampden Park2.8 km
  • Polegate5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Dittons Road0.1 km
  • Hartfield Road0.1 km
  • The Goffs0.1 km
  • Dittons Road0.2 km
  • Dittons Road0.2 km