Postcode BN21 2LU 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 moderate crime levels, with around 43.0 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 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Gildredge Park.
Old Town & Motcombe has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,134 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Old Town & Motcombe has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.0 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 2LU.
Old Town & Motcombe near BN21 2LU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Eastbourne | N/A | Walking directions to Eastbourne |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Gildredge Park | Large | Walking directions to Gildredge Park |
Based on 227 recent sales, the median property price is £218,000 in Upperton area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £1,250,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £725,000 |
| Flats | 164 | £187,475 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £478,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £363,501 |
10 year median price trend in Upperton
In the BN21 2LU postcode area, located within Old Town & Motcombe, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN21 2LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Cheers Local | 16 Willingdon Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1TH | Walking directions to Cheers Local |
| 0.3 mi | Waitrose | High Street, Eastbourne, BN21 1HR | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | 18 Framfield Way, Eastbourne, BN21 2RB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.