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About

Upperton sits directly north of Eastbourne's town centre, forming a primarily residential district. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to more modern developments, centred around the main thoroughfare of Upperton Road.

The district is home to the Eastbourne campus of the University of Brighton, giving parts of the area a student presence. A notable local landmark is the tall, red-brick chimney of the former Upperton Brickworks, a remnant of the area's industrial past that still stands near the railway line.

Area overview

On average Upperton has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Upperton is £50,444 per year. There are 2 schools in Upperton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Upperton is home to around 6,961 people, with a population density of about 2,623.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
10.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Upperton Population
6,961
Population density
2,623.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.78(+20%)
Shoplifting
15.37(+92%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.22(+23%)
Public order
8.19(+34%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.76(+20%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,316
76.37%
Other White
575
8.26%
Other Asian
211
3.03%
Indian
139
2%
Other
115
1.65%
Total population: 6,961

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,296
38.22%
No qualifications
992
16.51%
Level 3 (A level)
958
15.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
708
11.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
524
8.72%
Total 16+ residents: 6,007

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,058
32.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,021
31.21%
Owns with a mortgage
771
23.57%
Other social rented
220
6.73%
Other forms of private rent
108
3.3%
Total households: 3,271

Property prices in Upperton

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £218,200 in Upperton area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £885,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Upperton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Upperton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£442,500
Flats70£179,750
Semi-Detached5£357,500
Terraced12£352,500

10 years median price trend in Upperton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upperton.

All postcodes in Upperton

BN228XH

Gorringe Road

BN212AP

Hartfield Road

BN212UD

Cross Levels Way

BN212NU

Kings Drive

BN213XA

Upper Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.