Postcode Analysis Eastbourne, South East

SAFFRONS ROAD, BN21 1DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SAFFRONS ROAD, BN21 1DU.

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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 1DU 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

Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 51, BN21 1DU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £265k. Property prices are trending down 42.6% year-on-year.

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

BN21 1DU is an active urban area on Saffrons Road, 0.8km from Devonshire Park in Eastbourne. Administratively it sits within Upperton ward and the Eastbourne constituency.

For families considering a move, BN21 1DU represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 119 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £265k, down 42.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN21 1DU 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 1DU. 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

£ 265,000

15 sales · Mean £ 288,873

Semi-Detached

£ 873,000

1 sales · Mean £ 873,000

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

Crime around BN21 1DU is above average at 119 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 offences270
Anti-social behaviour158
Public order80
Shoplifting74
Other theft44

school Local Schools

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Gildredge House

Good1233 pupils0.5 km
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Bourne Primary School

Requires Improvement438 pupils1.2 km
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St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School

Good438 pupils1.2 km
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Motcombe Infants' School

Good265 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

61 nearby
  • Grand Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Hudsons Fine Food1.0 km
  • Levels Bottle Shop Ltd1.0 km
  • Barley Sugar0.7 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.6 km
  • + 56 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

30 nearby
  • Arundel Hotel0.8 km
  • Devonshire Park Hotel0.8 km
  • The Cherry Tree Guesthouse1.0 km
  • The Grand Hotel1.0 km
  • 17 Wilmington Square0.9 km
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

135 nearby
  • Cinema Café & Bar0.7 km
  • Devonshire Park Tennis Centre0.7 km
  • 'Light' Restaurant & Bar0.7 km
  • Oasis Cafe1.0 km
  • The Green Bro's1.0 km
  • + 130 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Admiral Casino0.6 km
  • Beerarama0.7 km
  • Carlton Court Bar0.9 km
  • The Stage Door0.9 km
  • The Terrace0.7 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • The Co-op0.6 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Burger King0.6 km
  • Dallas Chicken & Pizza0.8 km
  • Indian To Go0.9 km
  • Istanbul Kebabs0.9 km
  • Pizza 2 Night1.0 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Eastbourne0.4 km
  • Hampden Park3.1 km
  • Polegate6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Sorting Office0.2 km
  • Sorting Office0.2 km
  • Sorting Office0.2 km
  • Town Hall0.2 km
  • Catholic Church0.2 km