Postcode BN21 1PH 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 107.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Old Town & Motcombe is £44,800 per year. The nearest station is Eastbourne located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Gildredge Park.
Old Town & Motcombe has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,852 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.
Old Town & Motcombe has a high crime rate, with approximately 107.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.0% 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 of residents in Old Town & Motcombe is £44,800 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 89 ft away from BN21 1PH.
Old Town & Motcombe near BN21 1PH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 201 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Upperton area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £1,140,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £768,750 |
| Flats | 145 | £189,950 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £484,250 |
| Terraced | 32 | £371,001 |
10 years price trend in Upperton
In the BN21 1PH postcode area, located within Old Town & Motcombe, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | All-through | Gildredge House | Free schools | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Motcombe Infants' School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.6 mi | All-through | The Cavendish School | Academy converter | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.