BN21 1EQ is a mixed residential area on Compton Place Road, 0.7km from Old Town in Eastbourne. Administratively it sits within Upperton ward and the Eastbourne constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £423k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN21 1EQ are sourced from Output Area E00106451 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COMPTON PLACE ROAD, BN21 1EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMPTON PLACE ROAD, BN21 1EQ.
237
44
£ 40,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 44, BN21 1EQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN21 1EQ. The average age is 44.1. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 400,000
21 sales · Mean £ 438,119
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN21 1EQ is moderate at 55 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
Motcombe Infants' School
St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School
Bourne Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Arundel Hotel0.9 km
- Devonshire Park Hotel0.9 km
- Ravilious Hotel0.8 km
- The Manse0.2 km
- Merrifield1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
100 nearby- Cinema Café & Bar0.8 km
- Devonshire Park Tennis Centre0.8 km
- 'Light' Restaurant & Bar0.8 km
- Ashoka Restaurant0.8 km
- 4 Golf Simulators0.8 km
- + 95 more
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Barley Sugar0.9 km
- Boots The Chemist0.9 km
- Card Factory0.9 km
- Grape Tree0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Admiral Casino0.8 km
- Beerarama0.9 km
- The Terrace0.9 km
- Wetherspoon Plc0.8 km
- Lamb Inn0.7 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- The Co-op0.8 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Burger King0.9 km
- Pizza Stop0.6 km
- Curry King0.5 km
- Mande0.4 km
- Avenue Snacks0.6 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Eastbourne0.6 km
- Hampden Park3.2 km
- Polegate6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Saffrons Sports Club0.3 km
- Dittons Road0.3 km
- Dittons Road0.3 km
- Catholic Church0.4 km
- Catholic Church0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BN211EQ · Data under Open Government Licence