Postcode BN21 2SN 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 185.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Upperton is £50,444 per year. The nearest station is Eastbourne located about 1.1 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 0.0% 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.
The average income per household in Upperton is £50,444 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN21 2SN.
Upperton near BN21 2SN 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £387,500 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 14 | £272,500 |
| Detached | 67 | £445,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £141,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £370,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ratton
In the BN21 2SN postcode area, located within Upperton, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN21 2SN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 18 Framfield Way, Eastbourne, BN21 2RB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | King's Drive, Eastbourne, BN21 2QP | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Cheers Local | 16 Willingdon Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1TH | Walking directions to Cheers Local |
| 0.5 mi | Mace | Eldon Road, Eastbourne, BN20 8QJ | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.5 mi | Scott's Newsagents | Eldon Road, Eastbourne, BN20 8QJ | Walking directions to Scott's Newsagents |
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 2SN, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.