BN21 1EP is an active urban area on Upperton Road, 0.8km from Upperton in Eastbourne. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Upperton ward and the Eastbourne constituency.
Day-to-day life in BN21 1EP has the character of 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. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 117 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for BN21 1EP are sourced from Output Area E00106443 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPPERTON ROAD, BN21 1EP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPERTON ROAD, BN21 1EP.
275
39
£ 40,100 /yr
73%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN21 1EP 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
BN21 1EP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN21 1EP. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN21 1EP is above average at 117 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
The Cavendish School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
141 nearby- Cinema Café & Bar0.9 km
- Devonshire Park Tennis Centre0.9 km
- 'Light' Restaurant & Bar0.9 km
- Babosh0.8 km
- Bill's Restaurant0.8 km
- + 136 more
Retailers - Other
62 nearby- Best-One0.9 km
- Cavendish Place Pharmacy0.8 km
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.7 km
- Good News Newsagent0.8 km
- Halal Shop Ltd0.8 km
- + 57 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Imperial Hotel1.0 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Sheldon Hotel0.9 km
- Ravilious Hotel0.8 km
- The Manse0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Blue Bar Cafe0.8 km
- Cameo0.8 km
- Duke of Devonshire0.8 km
- NME0.7 km
- The Hart0.8 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- The Co-op0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Dallas Chicken & Pizza0.7 km
- Indian To Go0.8 km
- Istanbul Kebabs0.9 km
- Pizza 2 Night0.9 km
- Pizza Fratelli and Grill0.8 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Eastbourne0.4 km
- Hampden Park2.8 km
- Polegate5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Hartfield Road0.1 km
- Upperton Gardens0.1 km
- Upperton Gardens0.1 km
- Dittons Road0.2 km
- Dittons Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN211EP · Data under Open Government Licence