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BN21 3DU

St Leonards Road

Upperton

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Detailed insights for BN21 3DU

Overview

Postcode BN21 3DU is located in an urban city, within the Upperton ward of Eastbourne in the South East region, and forms part of the Upperton area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Hartfield Square.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Upperton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,987 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Upperton has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.4%

Approximately 3.4% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Upperton is £50,444 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 119 ft away from BN21 3DU.

Flood risk

No risk

Upperton near BN21 3DU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Eastbourne located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN21 3DU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Eastbourne

N/A

Walking directions to Eastbourne

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN21 3DU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHartfield SquareSmallWalking directions to Hartfield Square
0.3 miUpperton GardensSmallWalking directions to Upperton Gardens

Area Profile

Population
354
Population density
5,496.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.81(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.52(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.29(+44%)
Other theft
4.65(-17%)
Burglary
4.65(+79%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
299
84.94%
Other White
26
7.39%
Other
7
1.99%
Indian
4
1.14%
Irish
4
1.14%
Total population: 352

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
105
31.82%
Level 4+ (Degree)
89
26.97%
Level 3 (A level)
42
12.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
10.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
7.88%
Total 16+ residents: 330

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
74
42.05%
Owns outright
69
39.2%
Owns with a mortgage
23
13.07%
Other social rented
5
2.84%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.7%
Total households: 176

Property prices in Upperton

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£285
Sales (last 12 months)191
Typical range (middle 50%)£147K – £287K

Based on 191 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £285 per square foot) in Upperton area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £1,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Upperton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£582,500£394
Semi-Detached9£399,000£342
Terraced25£342,000£357
Flats145£172,500£269

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Upperton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upperton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£495,000£165,000£365,000£309,995
2017£520,000£164,100£365,000£280,000
2018£495,000£162,500£407,500£310,000
2019£590,000£169,000£409,000£295,000
2020£576,250£165,500£370,000£305,000
2021£563,500£177,500£425,000£340,000
2022£725,000£185,000£520,000£385,000
2023£612,500£191,500£480,000£350,000
2024£722,500£185,000£470,000£387,500
2025£690,000£182,500£420,000£345,000
2026£155,500£340,000£308,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upperton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upperton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£288£240£287£274
2017£287£242£274£285
2018£268£249£232£284
2019£290£262£265£304
2020£287£264£301£298
2021£332£280£301£303
2022£350£284£382£352
2023£367£297£376£339
2024£342£276£339£321
2025£376£276£320£332
2026£258£358£339
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upperton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Upperton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN21 3DU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN21 3DU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Feb 2026Flat 3, Gables Court, 44 - 46, St Leonards Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3QSFlatsLeasehold£132,950
11 Feb 2026Flat 18, Gables Court, 44 - 46, St Leonards Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3QSFlatsLeasehold£82,000
18 Aug 2025Flat 8, Gables Court, 44 - 46, St Leonards Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3QSFlatsLeasehold£80,000
20 Jun 2025Flat 4, Lime Tree House, 27, St Leonards Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3UUFlatsLeasehold£202,500
20 Aug 202527, Commercial Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3XFTerracedFreehold£234,000

Schools

In the BN21 3DU postcode area, located within Upperton, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN21 3DU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBourne Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.4 miNot applicableAnderida Learning CentreOther independent special school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN21 3DU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN21 3DU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPasha Mini MarketSusan's Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3TGWalking directions to Pasha Mini Market
0.2 miPremier - Susans RoadSusan's Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3TGWalking directions to Premier - Susans Road
0.2 miSainsbury'sEastbourne, BN21 3NWWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miSaima Halal GroceryCavendish Place, Eastbourne, BN21 3RRWalking directions to Saima Halal Grocery
0.2 miIrem Turkish FoodCavendish Place, Eastbourne, BN21 3RRWalking directions to Irem Turkish Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Eastbourne district (2025-26).

Band A£1,688
Band B£1,970
Band C£2,251
Band D£2,532
Band E£3,095
Band F£3,658
Band G£4,221
Band H£5,065

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BN21 3DU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Tom Nevill

Upperton - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Josh Babarinde

Eastbourne - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictEastbourneE07000061
Parliamentary ConstituencyEastbourneE14001219
WardUppertonE05011582
ParishEastbourne, unparished areaE43000055
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)UppertonE02004363
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Eastbourne 008DE01020966
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced2015-05-01

Frequently asked questions about BN21 3DU

Is BN21 3DU (Upperton) safe?

The area around BN21 3DU records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near BN21 3DU?

The median sale price around BN21 3DU in Upperton is £195,000 (about £285 per square foot) based on 191 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN21 3DU?

There are 7 schools close to BN21 3DU, including Bourne Primary School (Requires improvement), Anderida Learning Centre (Good) and St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BN21 3DU?

The closest station to BN21 3DU is Eastbourne, about 448 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN21 3DU?

BN21 3DU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,987 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN21 3DU (Upperton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Eastbourne covering BN21 3DU is Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tom Nevill (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

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.