Postcode BN21 2RL 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 low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 185.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× 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 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 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 185.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 8.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Upperton is £50,444 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 206 ft away from BN21 2RL.
Upperton near BN21 2RL 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Eastbourne | N/A | Walking directions to Eastbourne |
Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £393 per square foot) in Ratton area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £1,900,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 71 | £458,000 | £414 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £347,700 | £406 |
| Terraced | 19 | £275,000 | £321 |
| Flats | 8 | £190,000 | £297 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £385,000 | £176,000 | £269,500 | £207,500 |
| 2017 | £370,000 | £145,000 | £271,500 | £226,250 |
| 2018 | £400,000 | £146,000 | £269,000 | £218,000 |
| 2019 | £370,000 | £130,000 | £275,250 | £215,000 |
| 2020 | £380,000 | £169,250 | £274,500 | £230,000 |
| 2021 | £446,839 | £168,750 | £315,000 | £256,000 |
| 2022 | £490,000 | £167,000 | £350,050 | £279,250 |
| 2023 | £450,000 | £145,000 | £323,500 | £287,500 |
| 2024 | £455,000 | £243,500 | £322,500 | £267,500 |
| 2025 | £442,500 | £153,000 | £360,000 | £265,000 |
| 2026 | £515,000 | £285,000 | £345,000 | £290,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £328 | £245 | £315 | £258 |
| 2017 | £317 | £231 | £351 | £262 |
| 2018 | £347 | £237 | £310 | £274 |
| 2019 | £344 | £226 | £347 | £265 |
| 2020 | £360 | £252 | £330 | £279 |
| 2021 | £381 | £278 | £357 | £311 |
| 2022 | £445 | £273 | £402 | £365 |
| 2023 | £438 | £273 | £409 | £336 |
| 2024 | £403 | £259 | £364 | £315 |
| 2025 | £415 | £299 | £404 | £318 |
| 2026 | £397 | £290 | £339 | £325 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN21 2RL.
In the BN21 2RL postcode area, located within Upperton, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN21 2RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 18 Framfield Way, Eastbourne, BN21 2RB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Cheers Local | 16 Willingdon Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1TH | Walking directions to Cheers Local |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | King's Drive, Eastbourne, BN21 2QP | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 2RL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Colin Sidney Belsey
Ratton - Elected 4 May 2023
David Small
Ratton - Elected 4 May 2023
Nick Ansell
Ratton - Elected 4 May 2023
Josh Babarinde
Eastbourne - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BN21 2RL records about 185 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 2RL in Upperton is £370,000 (about £393 per square foot) based on 128 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to BN21 2RL, including St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School (Good), The Cavendish School (Good) and Motcombe Infants' School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BN21 2RL is Eastbourne, about 1,448 m away.
BN21 2RL scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,571 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 2RL is Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Colin Sidney Belsey (Conservative and Unionist Party), David Small (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Nick Ansell (Conservative and Unionist Party).
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.