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BN21 3UT

St Leonards Road

Upperton

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Detailed insights for BN21 3UT

Overview

Postcode BN21 3UT is located in an urban city, within the Upperton ward of Eastbourne in the South East region, and forms part of the King Edward's Parade area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 155 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in King Edward's Parade is £45,449 per year. The nearest station is Eastbourne, about 0.2 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
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
155
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
4.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

King Edward's Parade has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,274 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

King Edward's Parade has a very high crime rate, with approximately 155 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.6%

Approximately 4.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in King Edward's Parade is £45,449 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 239 ft away from BN21 3UT.

Flood risk

No risk

King Edward's Parade near BN21 3UT 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN21 3UT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Eastbourne

N/A

Walking directions to Eastbourne

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
413
Population density
5,463 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
78.54(+148%)
Anti-social behaviour
47.74(+288%)
Public order
18.48(+204%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.37(+123%)
Other theft
10.78(+92%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
265
64.48%
Other White
58
14.11%
Other
25
6.08%
Indian
15
3.65%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
1.7%
Total population: 411

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
125
36.98%
Level 3 (A level)
66
19.53%
No qualifications
55
16.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
12.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
7.99%
Total 16+ residents: 338

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
117
60%
Owns outright
32
16.41%
Owns with a mortgage
28
14.36%
Social rents from council
8
4.1%
Other forms of private rent
8
4.1%
Total households: 195

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 3UT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN21 3UT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Mar 2026Greencoat House, 32, St Leonards Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3UTOtherFreehold£2,800,000
05 Nov 2025Flat 21, Beaufort Court, 30, St Leonards Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3UTFlatsLeasehold£140,000
21 Jul 2025Flat 15, Beaufort Court, 30, St Leonards Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3UTFlatsLeasehold£128,000
04 Jul 2025Greencoat House, 32, St Leonards Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3UTOtherFreehold£1,065,000
30 Sept 2025Flat 13, The Yews, 25, St Leonards Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3AQFlatsLeasehold£210,000

Schools

In the BN21 3UT postcode area, located within King Edward's Parade, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN21 3UT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryBourne Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.5 miNot applicableAnderida Learning CentreOther independent special school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN21 3UT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury'sEastbourne, BN21 3NWWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miPremier - Susans RoadSusan's Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3TGWalking directions to Premier - Susans Road
0.2 miPasha Mini MarketSusan's Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3TGWalking directions to Pasha Mini Market
0.2 miThe Station Convenience StoreTerminus Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1BEWalking directions to The Station Convenience Store
0.2 miS Q Convenience Store16 Station Roundabout, Eastbourne, BN21 1BEWalking directions to S Q Convenience Store

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 3UT, 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)King Edward's ParadeE02004366
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Eastbourne 011DE01020968
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN21 3UT

Is BN21 3UT (King Edward's Parade) safe?

The area around BN21 3UT records about 155 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.

What is the average house price near BN21 3UT?

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

What schools are near BN21 3UT?

There are 7 schools close to BN21 3UT, 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 3UT?

The closest station to BN21 3UT is Eastbourne, about 286 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN21 3UT?

BN21 3UT scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,274 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN21 3UT (King Edward's Parade) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Eastbourne covering BN21 3UT 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.