Postcode Analysis Eastbourne, South East

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

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

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Population

176

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Avg Age

74

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Avg Income

£ 44,600 /yr

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Employed

12%

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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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
workEmployment
1/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

BN21 1EE is a settled retirement community — average age 74, 90% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £320k reflects the demand.

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

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

For serious buyers, BN21 1EE is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents here average 74 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN21 1EE are sourced from Output Area E00106262 (shared with 6 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 1EE. The average age is 74.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

12%Active
FT: 6%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 320,000

19 sales · Mean £ 316,152

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

BN21 1EE has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour17
Violence and sexual offences15
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Gildredge House

Good1233 pupils0.3 km
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Motcombe Infants' School

Good265 pupils1.3 km
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St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School

Good438 pupils1.4 km
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Bourne Primary School

Requires Improvement438 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Arundel Hotel0.8 km
  • Devonshire Park Hotel0.8 km
  • Ravilious Hotel0.8 km
  • The Manse0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

94 nearby
  • Cinema Café & Bar0.8 km
  • Devonshire Park Tennis Centre0.8 km
  • 'Light' Restaurant & Bar0.8 km
  • Ashoka Restaurant0.9 km
  • 4 Golf Simulators0.9 km
  • + 89 more
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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Barley Sugar1.0 km
  • Boots The Chemist1.0 km
  • Card Factory1.0 km
  • Grape Tree1.0 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • + 30 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Admiral Casino0.9 km
  • Beerarama1.0 km
  • The Terrace1.0 km
  • Wetherspoon Plc0.9 km
  • The Rainbow0.7 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • The Co-op0.9 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Burger King0.9 km
  • Curry King0.5 km
  • Mande0.5 km
  • Pizza Stop0.6 km
  • Avenue Snacks0.7 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Eastbourne0.7 km
  • Hampden Park3.3 km
  • Polegate6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Saffrons Sports Club0.3 km
  • Saffrons Park0.4 km
  • Saffrons Park0.4 km
  • Catholic Church0.4 km
  • Catholic Church0.4 km