Postcode BN21 1RS 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 38.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Old Town & Motcombe is £50,289 per year. The nearest station is Eastbourne located about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Victoria Gardens.
Old Town & Motcombe has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,824 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Old Town & Motcombe has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN21 1RS.
Old Town & Motcombe near BN21 1RS 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Victoria Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Gardens |
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £351,000 in Old Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,000 up to £1,300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £477,500 |
| Flats | 9 | £175,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £352,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £325,000 |
10 year median price trend in Old Town
In the BN21 1RS postcode area, located within Old Town & Motcombe, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN21 1RS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Albert Terrace, Eastbourne, BN21 1ST | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Beechy Avenue, Eastbourne, BN20 8NR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Scott's Newsagents | Eldon Road, Eastbourne, BN20 8QJ | Walking directions to Scott's Newsagents |
| 0.3 mi | Mace | Eldon Road, Eastbourne, BN20 8QJ | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.4 mi | Cheers Local | 16 Willingdon Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1TH | Walking directions to Cheers Local |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.