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About

Upperton ward sits on the northern slopes above Eastbourne's town centre, primarily a residential area with a mix of housing types. The layout is defined by long, straight roads like Upperton Road itself, which runs parallel to the main railway line connecting the area to the coast. Housing ranges from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to more modern developments, with local shopping parades serving the community's daily needs.

The ward's elevated position offers clear views towards the South Downs from its upper streets. A notable local landmark is the large red-brick building of St. Mary's Church, situated at a major junction. The area is bordered by leafy Gildredge Park to the east, providing green space, while its western edge is marked by the busy arterial road of Willingdon Trees.

Area overview

On average Upperton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Upperton is £48,784 per year. There are 2 schools in Upperton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Upperton is home to around 10,934 people, with a population density of about 3,709.7 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
7.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Upperton Population
10,934
Population density
3,709.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.78(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.32(+90%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.69(+50%)
Public order
7.87(+30%)
Other theft
6.49(+16%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,578
78.46%
Other White
983
8.99%
Other Asian
239
2.19%
Other
157
1.44%
Irish
148
1.35%
Total population: 10,933

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,584
37.39%
No qualifications
1,648
17.19%
Level 3 (A level)
1,524
15.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,187
12.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
834
8.7%
Total 16+ residents: 9,585

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,862
33.92%
Owns outright
1,739
31.68%
Owns with a mortgage
1,198
21.83%
Other social rented
369
6.72%
Social rents from council
148
2.7%
Total households: 5,489

Property prices in Upperton

Based on 207 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Upperton area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £1,250,000.

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
Flats153£182,500
Semi-Detached9£399,000
Terraced29£344,000
Detached16£670,250

10 years median price trend in Upperton

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

All postcodes in Upperton

BN212LX

Mill Road

BN214TU

Grove Road

BN212PP

Hurst Lane

BN212NA

Ashburnham Gardens

BN212AU

Carew Road

BN211NZ

Prospect Cottages

BN212AN

Hartfield Lane

BN212LL

Watts Lane

BN211JS

Upperton Road

BN211NQ

The Goffs

BN212LR

Selwyn Road

BN219WA

Upperton

BN211HB

The Goffs

BN212JZ

Roman Croft

BN228XJ

Mayfield Place

BN212WU

Upperton

BN211NF

Moat Croft Road

BN212NP

Selwyn Road

BN213YD

The Avenue

BN212DS

Eversfield Road

BN212BY

Lewes Road

BN213AQ

St Leonards Road

BN213WW

Wharf Road

BN212BE

Carew Road

BN212JT

College Green

BN212LD

Selwyn Road

BN212LW

Mill Road

BN212DN

Enys Road

BN211BX

Southfields Road

BN211HP

Church Street

BN213YQ

The Avenue

BN213XB

Upper Avenue

BN219NL

Upperton

BN211LT

Upperton Road

BN211AH

Upperton

BN211EG

Compton Place Road

BN212NU

Kings Drive

BN212LG

Selwyn Road

BN211NN

New Upperton Road

BN211LN

Upperton Road

BN213XL

Upper Avenue

BN211JR

Upperton Road

BN212JR

Carew Road

BN212QD

Ocklynge Avenue

BN212EH

Arundel Road

BN213FJ

Avenue Lane

BN208AZ

Greys Road

BN211HE

The Goffs

BN214UG

Grove Road

BN219AT

Upperton

BN212DD

St Anne's Road

BN219SG

Grove Road

BN211LJ

Upperton Road

BN213XX

St Annes Road

BN213XJ

Upper Avenue

BN213UF

St Leonards Road

BN228XS

Tutts Barn Lane

BN212EB

Enys Road

BN211BD

Wharf Road

BN211EQ

Compton Place Road

BN212NR

Selwyn Road

BN211NG

Star Road

BN212LQ

Laleham Close

BN208AY

Greys Road

BN212QB

Ocklynge Avenue

BN219SB

Grove Road

BN212AP

Hartfield Road

BN219WE

Upperton

BN213XE

Commercial Road

BN213XF

Commercial Road

BN219EP

Upperton

BN212LJ

Selwyn Road

BN212AF

Upperton Gardens

BN212BL

Bedfordwell Road

BN211JT

Upperton Road

BN211AE

Watts Lane

BN212BN

Upperton

BN213LG

St Anne's Road

BN212LS

Ratton Road

BN211DR

Dittons Road

BN212PW

Hurst Road

BN211AD

Upperton

BN219WJ

Upperton

BN212DT

Bedford Grove

BN207DS

Meads Road

BN212EW

Arundel Road

BN211DW

Dittons Road

BN211LZ

Upperton Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.