Postcode BN21 3SJ is located in an urban city, within the Devonshire ward of Eastbourne in the South East region, and forms part of the Pier area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 235.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Pier is £42,194 per year. The nearest station is Eastbourne located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Hartfield Square.
Pier has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,852 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Pier has a very high crime rate, with approximately 235.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 48.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Pier is £42,194 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN21 3SJ.
Pier near BN21 3SJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Eastbourne located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Eastbourne | N/A | Walking directions to Eastbourne |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hartfield Square | Small | Walking directions to Hartfield Square |
| 0.5 mi | Upperton Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Upperton Gardens |
Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Devonshire area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £444,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £275,000 |
| Flats | 55 | £150,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £336,000 |
| Terraced | 101 | £266,500 |
10 year median price trend in Devonshire
In the BN21 3SJ postcode area, located within Pier, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN21 3SJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Saima Halal Grocery | Cavendish Place, Eastbourne, BN21 3RR | Walking directions to Saima Halal Grocery |
| 0 mi | Irem Turkish Food | Cavendish Place, Eastbourne, BN21 3RR | Walking directions to Irem Turkish Food |
| 0 mi | Goodnews Newsagents | Cavendish Place, Eastbourne, BN21 3RR | Walking directions to Goodnews Newsagents |
| 0.1 mi | Pasha Mini Market | Susan's Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3TG | Walking directions to Pasha Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Premier - Susans Road | Susan's Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3TG | Walking directions to Premier - Susans Road |
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: 16/01/2026.