BN21 1HD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Goffs, 0.4km from Old Town in Eastbourne. Administratively it sits within Upperton ward and the Eastbourne constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN21, BN21 1HD offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 72% 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £534k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN21 1HD are sourced from Output Area E00106444 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE GOFFS, BN21 1HD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GOFFS, BN21 1HD.
299
53
£ 44,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN21 1HD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BN21 1HD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £534k, 72% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £534k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN21 1HD. The average age is 53.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 177,500
5 sales · Mean £ 235,500
Terraced
£ 565,000
7 sales · Mean £ 587,642
Semi-Detached
£ 720,000
1 sales · Mean £ 720,000
Detached
£ 1,000,000
2 sales · Mean £ 1,000,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN21 1HD has low crime rates — 38 incidents 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
Motcombe Infants' School
The Cavendish School
Bourne Primary School
Stafford Junior School
The South Downs School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.9 km
- Card Factory0.9 km
- Grape Tree0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Admiral Casino0.9 km
- Beerarama1.0 km
- Wetherspoon Plc1.0 km
- Lamb Inn0.4 km
- Prince Albert Public House0.3 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
87 nearby- Ashoka Restaurant1.0 km
- 4 Golf Simulators0.7 km
- 5th Avenue Ltd0.9 km
- Boom Battle Bar0.8 km
- Chi0.8 km
- + 82 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- The Co-op1.0 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Burger King0.9 km
- Pizza Stop0.3 km
- Urban Jade Oriental0.9 km
- Curry King0.8 km
- Mande0.7 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Ocklynge Manor0.8 km
- The Manse0.2 km
- Merrifield0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Eastbourne0.7 km
- Hampden Park2.7 km
- Polegate5.7 km
Bus Stops
- The Goffs0.1 km
- Hartfield Road0.1 km
- Henleaze0.1 km
- Dittons Road0.1 km
- The Goffs0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BN211HD · Data under Open Government Licence