Postcode BN21 2BQ 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Hartfield Square.
Upperton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,987 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Upperton has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.1% 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.
The average income per household in Upperton is £50,444 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 82 ft away from BN21 2BQ.
Upperton near BN21 2BQ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Eastbourne | N/A | Walking directions to Eastbourne |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hartfield Square | Small | Walking directions to Hartfield Square |
| 0.3 mi | Upperton Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Upperton Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £582,500 | £394 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £399,000 | £342 |
| Terraced | 25 | £342,000 | £357 |
| Flats | 145 | £172,500 | £269 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN21 2BQ.
In the BN21 2BQ postcode area, located within Upperton, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN21 2BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Mace | 106 Firle Road, Eastbourne, BN22 8ES | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.3 mi | Pasha Mini Market | Susan's Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3TG | Walking directions to Pasha Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Premier - Susans Road | Susan's Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3TG | Walking directions to Premier - Susans Road |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Eastbourne, BN21 3NW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Saima Halal Grocery | Cavendish Place, Eastbourne, BN21 3RR | Walking directions to Saima Halal Grocery |
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.
Elected local representatives for BN21 2BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tom Nevill
Upperton - Elected 1 May 2025
Josh Babarinde
Eastbourne - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BN21 2BQ records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around BN21 2BQ in Upperton is £195,000 (about £285 per square foot) based on 191 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to BN21 2BQ, including St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School (Good), Anderida Learning Centre (Good) and Bourne Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BN21 2BQ is Eastbourne, about 651 m away.
BN21 2BQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,987 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Eastbourne covering BN21 2BQ is Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tom Nevill (Liberal Democrats).
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.