BN21 1ET is a mixed residential area on Upperton Road, 0.7km from Old Town in Eastbourne. Administratively it sits within Upperton ward and the Eastbourne constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. An established, mature community with an average age of 61 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BN21 1ET are sourced from Output Area E00106447 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPPERTON ROAD, BN21 1ET House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPERTON ROAD, BN21 1ET.
265
61
£ 44,800 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN21 1ET spans multiple life stages — average age 61, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN21 1ET. The average age is 61.2. 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: 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
£ 165,000
1 sales · Mean £ 165,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN21 1ET is moderate at 76 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
The Cavendish School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
113 nearby- Cinema Café & Bar0.9 km
- Devonshire Park Tennis Centre0.9 km
- 'Light' Restaurant & Bar0.9 km
- Ashoka Restaurant0.8 km
- 4 Golf Simulators0.5 km
- + 108 more
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Barley Sugar0.9 km
- Boots The Chemist0.7 km
- Card Factory0.7 km
- Grape Tree0.7 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- + 44 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Ravilious Hotel0.9 km
- The Manse0.2 km
- Merrifield0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Admiral Casino0.6 km
- Beerarama0.8 km
- The Terrace0.9 km
- Wetherspoon Plc0.7 km
- Blue Bar Cafe0.9 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- The Co-op0.7 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Burger King0.7 km
- Dallas Chicken & Pizza0.9 km
- Indian To Go0.9 km
- Istanbul Kebabs1.0 km
- Pizza Fratelli and Grill0.9 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Eastbourne0.5 km
- Hampden Park2.8 km
- Polegate5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Hartfield Road0.1 km
- Dittons Road0.1 km
- Dittons Road0.1 km
- Dittons Road0.1 km
- Hartfield Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BN211ET · Data under Open Government Licence