Postcode BN21 1DL is located in an urban city, within the Upperton ward of Eastbourne in the South East region, and forms part of the King Edward's Parade area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 155 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in King Edward's Parade is £45,449 per year. The nearest station is Eastbourne, about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Gildredge Park.
King Edward's Parade has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,274 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
King Edward's Parade has a very high crime rate, with approximately 155 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in King Edward's Parade is £45,449 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 324 ft away from BN21 1DL.
King Edward's Parade near BN21 1DL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Eastbourne located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Eastbourne | N/A | Walking directions to Eastbourne |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Gildredge Park | Large | Walking directions to Gildredge Park |
| 0.3 mi | Hartfield Square | Small | Walking directions to Hartfield Square |
| 0.2 mi | Upperton Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Upperton Gardens |
Based on 191 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £285 per square foot) in Upperton area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £1,250,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £582,500 | £394 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £399,000 | £342 |
| Terraced | 25 | £342,000 | £357 |
| Flats | 145 | £172,500 | £269 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £495,000 | £165,000 | £365,000 | £309,995 |
| 2017 | £520,000 | £164,100 | £365,000 | £280,000 |
| 2018 | £495,000 | £162,500 | £407,500 | £310,000 |
| 2019 | £590,000 | £169,000 | £409,000 | £295,000 |
| 2020 | £576,250 | £165,500 | £370,000 | £305,000 |
| 2021 | £563,500 | £177,500 | £425,000 | £340,000 |
| 2022 | £725,000 | £185,000 | £520,000 | £385,000 |
| 2023 | £612,500 | £191,500 | £480,000 | £350,000 |
| 2024 | £722,500 | £185,000 | £470,000 | £387,500 |
| 2025 | £690,000 | £182,500 | £420,000 | £345,000 |
| 2026 | — | £155,500 | £340,000 | £308,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £288 | £240 | £287 | £274 |
| 2017 | £287 | £242 | £274 | £285 |
| 2018 | £268 | £249 | £232 | £284 |
| 2019 | £290 | £262 | £265 | £304 |
| 2020 | £287 | £264 | £301 | £298 |
| 2021 | £332 | £280 | £301 | £303 |
| 2022 | £350 | £284 | £382 | £352 |
| 2023 | £367 | £297 | £376 | £339 |
| 2024 | £342 | £276 | £339 | £321 |
| 2025 | £376 | £276 | £320 | £332 |
| 2026 | — | £258 | £358 | £339 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN21 1DL.
In the BN21 1DL postcode area, located within King Edward's Parade, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN21 1DL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | S Q Convenience Store | 16 Station Roundabout, Eastbourne, BN21 1BE | Walking directions to S Q Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Grove Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4TU | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | The Station Convenience Store | Terminus Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1BE | Walking directions to The Station Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Boss Man Booze | Grove Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4TY | Walking directions to Boss Man Booze |
| 0.2 mi | $Q Off-License | Terminus Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4QS | Walking directions to $Q Off-License |
Annual council tax rates for Eastbourne district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BN21 1DL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tom Nevill
Upperton - Elected 1 May 2025
Josh Babarinde
Eastbourne - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BN21 1DL records about 155 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around BN21 1DL in King Edward's Parade is £195,000 (about £285 per square foot) based on 191 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to BN21 1DL, including Gildredge House (Good), Eastbourne College and St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BN21 1DL is Eastbourne, about 392 m away.
BN21 1DL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,274 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Eastbourne covering BN21 1DL is Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tom Nevill (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.