Postcode BN21 1QB is located in an urban city, within the Old Town ward of Eastbourne in the South East region , and forms part of the Old Town & Motcombe area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46.5 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 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Gildredge Park.
Old Town & Motcombe has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,302 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Old Town & Motcombe has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 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 62 ft away from BN21 1QB.
Old Town & Motcombe near BN21 1QB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £367,500 in Old Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,300,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £476,250 |
| Flats | 7 | £195,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £357,500 |
| Terraced | 42 | £330,000 |
10 years price trend in Old Town
In the BN21 1QB postcode area, located within Old Town & Motcombe, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Motcombe Infants' School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | All-through | The Cavendish School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | All-through | Gildredge House | Free schools | Good |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Cheers Local | 16 Willingdon Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1TH | |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | High Street, Eastbourne, BN21 1HR | |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | Albert Terrace, Eastbourne, BN21 1ST |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.