Postcode BN21 1RX 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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 37.5 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 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Victoria Gardens.
Old Town & Motcombe has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,519 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.
Old Town & Motcombe has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN21 1RX.
Old Town & Motcombe near BN21 1RX 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 1RX postcode area, located within Old Town & Motcombe, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Hurst Arms | 76 Willingdon Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1TW | |
| 0.4 mi | The Lamb Inn | High Street, Eastbourne, BN21 1HH | |
| 0.5 mi | The Star | Star Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1NG |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.