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BN21 2JJ

Mill Gap Road

Upperton

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Detailed insights for BN21 2JJ

Overview

Postcode BN21 2JJ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Gildredge Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Upperton has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN21 2JJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Upperton near BN21 2JJ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN21 2JJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Eastbourne

N/A

Walking directions to Eastbourne

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN21 2JJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGildredge ParkLargeWalking directions to Gildredge Park
0.2 miHartfield SquareSmallWalking directions to Hartfield Square
0.3 miUpperton GardensSmallWalking directions to Upperton Gardens

Area Profile

Population
173
Population density
6,259 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.81(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.52(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.29(+44%)
Other theft
4.65(-17%)
Burglary
4.65(+79%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
124
71.26%
Other White
28
16.09%
Indian
7
4.02%
Irish
6
3.45%
Other Asian
3
1.72%
Total population: 174

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
37.58%
Level 3 (A level)
32
20.38%
No qualifications
18
11.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
11.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
8.92%
Total 16+ residents: 157

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
50
44.25%
Owns outright
38
33.63%
Owns with a mortgage
23
20.35%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.77%
Total households: 113

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 2JJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN21 2JJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Apr 202612, Mill Gap Road, Eastbourne, BN21 2JEDetachedFreehold£465,000
27 Feb 2026Flat 2, Elmwood, 5, Arundel Road, Eastbourne, BN21 2ENFlatsLeasehold£144,000
23 Jun 2025Flat 8, Elmwood, 5, Arundel Road, Eastbourne, BN21 2ENFlatsLeasehold£145,000
16 May 2025Flat 15, Elmwood, 5, Arundel Road, Eastbourne, BN21 2ENFlatsLeasehold£163,000
05 Sept 2025Flat 4, Bex Court, 18, Arundel Road, Eastbourne, BN21 2ELFlatsLeasehold£140,000

Schools

In the BN21 2JJ postcode area, located within Upperton, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN21 2JJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miAll-throughGildredge HouseFree schools

Good

0.6 miPrimaryStafford Junior SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN21 2JJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN21 2JJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miS Q Convenience Store16 Station Roundabout, Eastbourne, BN21 1BEWalking directions to S Q Convenience Store
0.4 miWaitroseHigh Street, Eastbourne, BN21 1HRWalking directions to Waitrose
0.4 miThe Station Convenience StoreTerminus Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1BEWalking directions to The Station Convenience Store
0.5 miCheers Local16 Willingdon Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1THWalking directions to Cheers Local
0.5 mi$Q Off-LicenseTerminus Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4QSWalking directions to $Q Off-License

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 2JJ, 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 008DE01020966
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN21 2JJ

Is BN21 2JJ (Upperton) safe?

The area around BN21 2JJ 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.

What is the average house price near BN21 2JJ?

The median sale price around BN21 2JJ 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 2JJ?

There are 10 schools close to BN21 2JJ, including St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School (Good), Gildredge House (Good) and Stafford Junior School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BN21 2JJ?

The closest station to BN21 2JJ is Eastbourne, about 736 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN21 2JJ?

BN21 2JJ 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).

Who represents BN21 2JJ (Upperton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Eastbourne covering BN21 2JJ 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.