Postcode Analysis Eastbourne, South East

COMPTON PLACE ROAD, BN21 1DZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMPTON PLACE ROAD, BN21 1DZ.

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Population

142

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Avg Age

70

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Avg Income

£ 44,600 /yr

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Employed

14%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

BN21 1DZ has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 20.2% year-on-year.

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

BN21 1DZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Compton Place Road, 0.7km from Meads in Eastbourne. Administratively it sits within Meads ward and the Eastbourne constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BN21 1DZ is an older retirement area, many residents well beyond working age. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An established, mature community with an average age of 70 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 6% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k, up 20.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN21 1DZ are sourced from Output Area E00106269 (shared with 7 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 1DZ. The average age is 69.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

14%Active
FT: 6%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Flat

£ 311,750

16 sales · Mean £ 311,843

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

BN21 1DZ has low crime rates — 25 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.

Violence and sexual offences34
Anti-social behaviour21
Shoplifting19
Public order11
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

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Gildredge House

Good1233 pupils0.7 km
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St John's Meads Church of England Primary School

Good215 pupils1.5 km
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Bourne Primary School

Requires Improvement438 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • Cook1.0 km
  • Grand Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Hudsons Fine Food0.8 km
  • Levels Bottle Shop Ltd0.8 km
  • Barley Sugar0.8 km
  • + 36 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

28 nearby
  • Arundel Hotel0.6 km
  • Beachy Rise Guest House1.0 km
  • Brayscroft Private Hotel0.8 km
  • Devonshire Park Hotel0.6 km
  • Hydro Hotel0.8 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

100 nearby
  • Cinema Café & Bar0.6 km
  • Coffee Pot Plus0.9 km
  • Devonshire Park Tennis Centre0.6 km
  • 'Light' Restaurant & Bar0.6 km
  • Oasis Cafe0.7 km
  • + 95 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • The Co-operative1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • The Co-op0.9 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Admiral Casino0.8 km
  • Beerarama0.9 km
  • Carlton Court Bar0.8 km
  • The Stage Door0.8 km
  • The Terrace0.8 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Burger King0.9 km
  • Pizza Stop0.9 km
  • Curry King0.4 km
  • Mande0.5 km
  • Avenue Snacks0.9 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Eastbourne0.8 km
  • Hampden Park3.5 km
  • Polegate6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Saffrons Park0.1 km
  • Saffrons Sports Club0.1 km
  • Saffrons Park0.1 km
  • Wargrave House0.2 km
  • Wargrave House0.2 km