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BN21

EASTBOURNE

East Sussex, South East, England

BN21 covers EASTBOURNE in East Sussex, South East.

Avg price £309,282
1yr change ▼ 8.6%
Crime 129% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£309,282

▼ 8.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

8% above national avg

Crime Rate

186.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

129% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

5 schools

Broadband Speed

337 Mbps

Property Prices in BN21

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BN21 is £309,282, which is 32% below the East Sussex average of £455,819.

Properties in BN21 cost 7.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BN21 have fallen 8.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £539,670 190
Semi-detached £455,556 88
Terraced £342,509 231
Flat £196,782 1014
All types £309,282 1646

5-Year Price History

£280K £294K £308K £322K £337K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in BN21

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 186.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BN21 has a crime rate significantly 129% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
59.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
3.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
4.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
30.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
51.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in BN21

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BN21 has 5 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Motcombe Infants' School Primary Not inspected mi
Eastbourne College Other Not inspected mi
East Sussex College Group Post-16 Not inspected mi
Ratton School Secondary Not inspected mi
The Cavendish School Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

104,259

Population

67

Median Age

24%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
24.0%
Private rent
24.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BN21 are 337.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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337.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

82%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BN21 is collected by Eastbourne. The Band D rate is £2,308/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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BN21 — EASTBOURNE

Area Summary

BN21 (EASTBOURNE) offers property prices near the national average (£309,282), higher-than-average crime (129% above national average), 5 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (337 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about BN21 EASTBOURNE

What is the average house price in BN21 EASTBOURNE?
The average house price in BN21 (EASTBOURNE) is £309,282, based on 1646 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 8% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 8.6% over the past year.
Is BN21 EASTBOURNE a safe area to live?
Crime in BN21 is above the national average (186.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (59.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (30.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of BN21 EASTBOURNE?
The population of BN21 (EASTBOURNE) is approximately 104,259 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 24% of homes are owner-occupied, 24% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in BN21?
The average broadband download speed in BN21 is 337 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 82%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in BN21 EASTBOURNE?
There are 5 schools in or near BN21. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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