Postcode BN21 2QS is located in an urban city, within the Ratton ward of Eastbourne in the South East region, and forms part of the Upperton area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 169.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Upperton is £44,200 per year. The nearest station is Hampden Park (Sussex) located about 1.0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Upperton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,571 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Upperton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 169.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.9% 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 of residents in Upperton is £44,200 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 268 ft away from BN21 2QS.
Upperton near BN21 2QS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hampden Park (Sussex) located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Ratton area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £1,900,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 68 | £450,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £161,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £325,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £265,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ratton
In the BN21 2QS postcode area, located within Upperton, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN21 2QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | King's Drive, Eastbourne, BN21 2QP | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.1 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.