Postcode Analysis Eastbourne, South East

ARLINGTON ROAD, BN21 1DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARLINGTON ROAD, BN21 1DL.

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Population

236

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 40,100 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BN21 1DL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BN21 1DL's 70% ownership and 51-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £346k. Property prices are trending up 148.9% year-on-year.

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

BN21 1DL is an active urban area on Arlington Road, 0.7km from Old Town in Eastbourne. Administratively it sits within Upperton ward and the Eastbourne constituency.

For families considering a move, BN21 1DL represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 131 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £346k, up 148.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN21 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00106450 (shared with 4 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 1DL. The average age is 51.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.6%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 237,500

13 sales · Mean £ 257,576

Detached

£ 575,000

2 sales · Mean £ 575,000

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

Crime around BN21 1DL is above average at 131 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 offences228
Anti-social behaviour143
Shoplifting72
Public order66
Other theft43

school Local Schools

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Gildredge House

Good1233 pupils0.5 km
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St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School

Good438 pupils1.1 km
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Bourne Primary School

Requires Improvement438 pupils1.2 km
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Motcombe Infants' School

Good265 pupils1.3 km
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Stafford Junior School

Inadequate347 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Arundel Hotel0.9 km
  • Devonshire Park Hotel0.9 km
  • Ravilious Hotel0.8 km
  • Sheldon Hotel0.9 km
  • The Manse0.1 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

117 nearby
  • Cinema Café & Bar0.8 km
  • Devonshire Park Tennis Centre0.8 km
  • 'Light' Restaurant & Bar0.8 km
  • Ashoka Restaurant0.7 km
  • 4 Golf Simulators0.6 km
  • + 112 more
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Retailers - Other

49 nearby
  • Barley Sugar0.8 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.7 km
  • Card Factory0.7 km
  • Devonshire Park Theatre1.0 km
  • Grape Tree0.7 km
  • + 44 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Admiral Casino0.6 km
  • Beerarama0.7 km
  • The Stage Door1.0 km
  • The Terrace0.8 km
  • Wetherspoon Plc0.7 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • The Co-op0.7 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Burger King0.7 km
  • Dallas Chicken & Pizza0.8 km
  • Indian To Go0.9 km
  • Istanbul Kebabs1.0 km
  • Pizza 2 Night1.0 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Eastbourne0.4 km
  • Hampden Park3.0 km
  • Polegate6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Dittons Road0.1 km
  • Dittons Road0.1 km
  • Hartfield Road0.2 km
  • Sorting Office0.2 km
  • Dittons Road0.2 km