Postcode Analysis Eastbourne, South East

DITTONS ROAD, BN21 1DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DITTONS ROAD, BN21 1DN.

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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 1DN 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

BN21 1DN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £909k, 70% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £909k.

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

BN21 1DN is a mixed residential area on Dittons Road, 0.6km from Old Town in Eastbourne. Administratively it sits within Upperton ward and the Eastbourne constituency.

For families considering a move, BN21 1DN represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £909k, down 1.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN21 1DN 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 1DN. 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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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

£ 1,075,000

4 sales · Mean £ 995,500

Flat

£ 245,000

3 sales · Mean £ 280,000

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

Crime around BN21 1DN is moderate at 80 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 offences169
Anti-social behaviour105
Public order43
Criminal damage and arson34
Other theft30

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 pupils1.2 km
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Bourne Primary School

Requires Improvement438 pupils1.3 km
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The Cavendish School

Good1347 pupils1.5 km
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Stafford Junior School

Inadequate347 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

108 nearby
  • Cinema Café & Bar0.9 km
  • Devonshire Park Tennis Centre0.9 km
  • 'Light' Restaurant & Bar0.9 km
  • Ashoka Restaurant0.8 km
  • 4 Golf Simulators0.6 km
  • + 103 more
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Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • Barley Sugar0.9 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.8 km
  • Card Factory0.8 km
  • Grape Tree0.8 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • + 40 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Ravilious Hotel0.9 km
  • Merrifield0.8 km
  • The Manse0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Admiral Casino0.7 km
  • Beerarama0.8 km
  • The Terrace0.9 km
  • Wetherspoon Plc0.8 km
  • The Rainbow0.5 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • The Co-op0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Burger King0.8 km
  • Pizza Stop0.5 km
  • Curry King0.5 km
  • Mande0.4 km
  • Avenue Snacks0.4 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Eastbourne0.5 km
  • Hampden Park2.9 km
  • Polegate5.9 km

Bus Stops

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