BN21 1BY is a mixed residential area located 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. 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 above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for BN21 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00106447 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN21 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN21 1BY.
265
61
£ 44,800 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BN21 1BY — age 61, 59% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN21 1BY. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN21 1BY is above average at 100 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
121 nearby- Cinema Café & Bar0.9 km
- Devonshire Park Tennis Centre0.9 km
- 'Light' Restaurant & Bar0.9 km
- Babosh0.9 km
- Bill's Restaurant0.8 km
- + 116 more
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Cavendish Place Pharmacy0.8 km
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.8 km
- Good News Newsagent0.9 km
- Halal Shop Ltd0.9 km
- Irem Turkish food0.9 km
- + 49 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Sheldon Hotel1.0 km
- Ravilious Hotel0.8 km
- The Manse0.2 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 & Spencer0.8 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- The Co-op0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Dallas Chicken & Pizza0.8 km
- Indian To Go0.9 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
- Dittons Road0.1 km
- Hartfield Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN211BY · Data under Open Government Licence