BN21 1HB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Goffs, 0.4km from Old Town in Eastbourne. Administratively it sits within Upperton ward and the Eastbourne constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £274k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN21 1HB are sourced from Output Area E00106444 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE GOFFS, BN21 1HB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GOFFS, BN21 1HB.
299
53
£ 44,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN21 1HB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BN21 1HB — age 53, 72% ownership, 28% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £274k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN21 1HB. The average age is 53.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 274,975
6 sales · Mean £ 313,316
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN21 1HB has low crime rates — 40 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.
school Local Schools
Gildredge House
Motcombe Infants' School
St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School
The Cavendish School
Bourne Primary School
Stafford Junior School
The South Downs School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.9 km
- Card Factory0.9 km
- Grape Tree0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Admiral Casino0.9 km
- Wetherspoon Plc1.0 km
- Lamb Inn0.4 km
- Prince Albert Public House0.3 km
- Star Inn0.4 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- 4 Golf Simulators0.8 km
- 5th Avenue Ltd0.9 km
- Boom Battle Bar0.9 km
- Chi0.8 km
- Coffee Republic1.0 km
- + 77 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- The Co-op1.0 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Burger King1.0 km
- Pizza Stop0.3 km
- Urban Jade Oriental0.9 km
- Curry King0.8 km
- Mande0.7 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Ocklynge Manor0.8 km
- The Manse0.2 km
- Merrifield0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Eastbourne0.7 km
- Hampden Park2.8 km
- Polegate5.7 km
Bus Stops
- The Goffs0.1 km
- The Goffs0.1 km
- Dittons Road0.2 km
- The Goffs0.2 km
- Hartfield Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN211HB · Data under Open Government Licence