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BN21 1TP

Willingdon Road

Upperton

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Detailed insights for BN21 1TP

Overview

Postcode BN21 1TP is located in an urban city, within the Upperton ward of Eastbourne in the South East region, and forms part of the Upperton area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Upperton is £50,444 per year. The nearest station is Eastbourne, about 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Upperton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,328 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Upperton has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Upperton is £50,444 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 56 ft away from BN21 1TP.

Flood risk

No risk

Upperton near BN21 1TP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Eastbourne located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
343
Population density
10,147.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.09(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.03(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.52(+17%)
Public order
7.02(+16%)
Burglary
6.02(+132%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
281
81.92%
Other White
30
8.75%
Irish
8
2.33%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
1.75%
Other Asian
5
1.46%
Total population: 343

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
131
49.25%
Level 3 (A level)
45
16.92%
No qualifications
34
12.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
12.78%
Apprenticeship
12
4.51%
Total 16+ residents: 266

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
59
44.36%
Owns outright
51
38.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
13.53%
Shared ownership
2
1.5%
Other social rented
2
1.5%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Upperton

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£285
Sales (last 12 months)191
Typical range (middle 50%)£147K – £287K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Upperton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£582,500£394
Semi-Detached9£399,000£342
Terraced25£342,000£357
Flats145£172,500£269

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Upperton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upperton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upperton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upperton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upperton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Upperton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN21 1TP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN21 1TP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 20258, Rodmill Road, Eastbourne, BN21 2PUSemi-DetachedFreehold£357,500
07 Feb 20252, Rodmill Road, Eastbourne, BN21 2PUTerracedFreehold£390,000
23 Mar 202684, Willingdon Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1TWTerracedFreehold£405,000
31 Jan 202579, Hurst Road, Eastbourne, BN21 2PNTerracedFreehold£355,000
10 Oct 2025Flat 6, Ockling Piece, 19 - 21, Willingdon Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1TNFlatsLeasehold£204,000

Schools

In the BN21 1TP postcode area, located within Upperton, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN21 1TP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miAll-throughThe Cavendish SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMotcombe Infants' SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryOcklynge Junior SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN21 1TP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN21 1TP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op Food18 Framfield Way, Eastbourne, BN21 2RBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miCheers Local16 Willingdon Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1THWalking directions to Cheers Local
0.4 miMorrisons DailyKing's Drive, Eastbourne, BN21 2QPWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miCo-op FoodAlbert Terrace, Eastbourne, BN21 1STWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miScott's NewsagentsEldon Road, Eastbourne, BN20 8QJWalking directions to Scott's Newsagents

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Eastbourne district (2025-26).

Band A£1,688
Band B£1,970
Band C£2,251
Band D£2,532
Band E£3,095
Band F£3,658
Band G£4,221
Band H£5,065

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BN21 1TP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Tom Nevill

Upperton - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Josh Babarinde

Eastbourne - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictEastbourneE07000061
Parliamentary ConstituencyEastbourneE14001219
WardUppertonE05011582
ParishEastbourne, unparished areaE43000055
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)UppertonE02004363
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Eastbourne 008BE01020963
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN21 1TP

Is BN21 1TP (Upperton) safe?

The area around BN21 1TP records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near BN21 1TP?

The median sale price around BN21 1TP in Upperton is £195,000 (about £285 per square foot) based on 191 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN21 1TP?

There are 10 schools close to BN21 1TP, including The Cavendish School (Good), Motcombe Infants' School (Good) and Ocklynge Junior School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BN21 1TP?

BN21 1TP scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,328 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN21 1TP (Upperton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Eastbourne covering BN21 1TP is Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tom Nevill (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

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.