BN21 1EN is an active urban area on Upperton Road, 0.8km from Upperton in Eastbourne. Administratively it sits within Upperton ward and the Eastbourne constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 134 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £190k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN21 1EN are sourced from Output Area E00106443 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPPERTON ROAD, BN21 1EN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPERTON ROAD, BN21 1EN.
275
39
£ 40,100 /yr
73%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN21 1EN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BN21 1EN — age 39, 41% ownership, 56% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £190k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN21 1EN. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 190,000
5 sales · Mean £ 190,990
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN21 1EN is above average at 134 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.
school Local Schools
Gildredge House
St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School
Bourne Primary School
Motcombe Infants' School
Stafford Junior School
Roselands Infants' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 nearby- Arundel Hotel1.0 km
- Devonshire Park Hotel1.0 km
- Arden Hotel1.0 km
- Cumberland Hotel1.0 km
- Haddon Hall Hotel1.0 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
146 nearby- Cinema Café & Bar0.8 km
- Devonshire Park Tennis Centre0.8 km
- 'Light' Restaurant & Bar0.8 km
- Babosh0.7 km
- Bill's Restaurant0.7 km
- + 141 more
Retailers - Other
65 nearby- Best-One0.9 km
- Cavendish Place Pharmacy0.7 km
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.6 km
- Good News Newsagent0.8 km
- Halal Shop Ltd0.8 km
- + 60 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Blue Bar Cafe0.8 km
- Cameo0.7 km
- Duke of Devonshire0.7 km
- NME0.7 km
- The Hart0.8 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- The Co-op0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Dallas Chicken & Pizza0.7 km
- Indian To Go0.7 km
- Istanbul Kebabs0.8 km
- Pizza 2 Night0.9 km
- Pizza Fratelli and Grill0.8 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Eastbourne0.3 km
- Hampden Park2.8 km
- Polegate5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Upperton Gardens0.1 km
- Hartfield Road0.1 km
- Upperton Gardens0.1 km
- Sorting Office0.1 km
- Sorting Office0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN211EN · Data under Open Government Licence