Postcode BN21 2LH is located in an urban city, within the Upperton ward of Eastbourne in the South East region , and forms part of the Old Town & Motcombe area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 105.2 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 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Gildredge Park.
Old Town & Motcombe has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,852 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.
Old Town & Motcombe has a high crime rate, with approximately 105.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 301 ft away from BN21 2LH.
Old Town & Motcombe near BN21 2LH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 210 recent sales, the median property price is £218,600 in Upperton area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £1,250,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £726,250 |
| Flats | 149 | £185,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £501,250 |
| Terraced | 35 | £375,000 |
10 years price trend in Upperton
In the BN21 2LH postcode area, located within Old Town & Motcombe, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Cheers Local | 16 Willingdon Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1TH | |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | High Street, Eastbourne, BN21 1HR |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.