Postcode BN21 1HJ is located in an urban city, within the Upperton ward of Eastbourne in the South East region, and forms part of the Old Town & Motcombe area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Old Town & Motcombe is £50,289 per year. The nearest station is Eastbourne, about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Gildredge Park.
Old Town & Motcombe has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,134 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Old Town & Motcombe has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Old Town & Motcombe is £50,289 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 54 ft away from BN21 1HJ.
Old Town & Motcombe near BN21 1HJ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Eastbourne | N/A | Walking directions to Eastbourne |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Gildredge Park | Large | Walking directions to Gildredge Park |
| 0.4 mi | Hartfield Square | Small | Walking directions to Hartfield Square |
| 0.3 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 1HJ.
In the BN21 1HJ postcode area, located within Old Town & Motcombe, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN21 1HJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | High Street, Eastbourne, BN21 1HR | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.3 mi | S Q Convenience Store | 16 Station Roundabout, Eastbourne, BN21 1BE | Walking directions to S Q Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | The Station Convenience Store | Terminus Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1BE | Walking directions to The Station Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Grove Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4TU | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 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 1HJ, 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 1HJ records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around BN21 1HJ in Old Town & Motcombe is £195,000 (about £285 per square foot) based on 191 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to BN21 1HJ, including Gildredge House (Good), St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School (Good) and Motcombe Infants' School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BN21 1HJ is Eastbourne, about 655 m away.
BN21 1HJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,134 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 1HJ 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.