The Goffs is in Eastbourne and in Eastbourne district. BN21 1EY is located in the Upperton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastbourne. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Goffs, Eastbourne, BN21 1EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN21 1BZ, BN21 1HA, BN21 1LZ, BN21 1BF, BN21 2DE, BN21 1ET, BN21 1JR, BN21 1HD, BN21 2DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN21 1EY has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.3% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.3% | 57.3% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 6.3% |
| Male | 43.7% | 42.7% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -6.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.7% | 27% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.1% | 33.1% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 17.8% | 11.3% | -6.5% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 27.9% | 25% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 18.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 29.3% | 30.1% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -18.3% |
| Good health | 24.3% | 33.1% | 8.8% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 32.7% | 22.2% | -10.5% | 12.7% | 9.5% |
| Bad health | 10.6% | 11.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 7.3% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36% | 25.6% | -10.4% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 8.4% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 10% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 10.4% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 35.2% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 6.1% | 7.6% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 4.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.7% | 93.3% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 88.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.8% | 88.4% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 89.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.5% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 1.1% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 56.3% | 46.2% | 10.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Goffs was 26.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.3% lower than the Old Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Goffs has the 14th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Old Town and the 50th lowest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 The Goffs, Eastbourne, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2016-07-06 | £625,507 |
| 3 The Goffs, Eastbourne, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2002-06-11 | £611,430 |
| 5 The Goffs, Eastbourne, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £57,225 | 1999-03-01 | £262,756 |
| 1 The Goffs, Eastbourne, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £107,000 | 1996-06-07 | £642,733 |
| 1 The Goffs, Eastbourne, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 1995-01-20 | £659,183 |
BN21 1EY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in BN21 1EY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 52% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 129 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School 3 Tutts Barn Lane , BN22 8XT | 3out of 4 | 958 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Motcombe Infants' School Macmillan Drive , BN21 1SN | 3out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bourne Primary School Melbourne Road , BN22 8BD | 3out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Junior School Ringwood Road , BN22 8UA | - not rated | 1,706 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pashley Down Infant School Beechy Avenue , BN20 8NX | 3out of 4 | 1,827 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ratton School Park Avenue , BN21 2XR | 3out of 4 | 2,535 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | 3out of 4 | 3,633 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Turing School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | - not rated | 4,544 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's College Priory Road , BN23 7BL | 3out of 4 | 4,709 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willingdon Community School Broad Road , Lower Willingdon BN20 9QX | 3out of 4 | 5,410 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Sussex College Group Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF | - not rated | 2,065 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gildredge House Compton Place Road , BN20 8AB | 3out of 4 | 416 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE | 3out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbourne College Headmaster's House , Old Wish Road BN21 4JX | - not rated | 1,252 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anderida Learning Centre Neville Mews , BN22 8HR | - not rated | 1,505 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The South Downs School Beechy Avenue , BN20 8NU | 4out of 4 | 1,695 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Prep Meads , BN20 7RP | - not rated | 2,207 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bede's Prep School Duke's Drive , BN20 7XL | - not rated | 2,454 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gildredge Park Bowling Club | The Goffs, Eastbourne | 70 yd | |
| The Tennis Cafe | The Goffs, Eastbourne | 132 yd | |
| Nelson Coffee - The Roastery | 15 Station Parade, Eastbourne | 392 yd | |
| MAMA V | 35 The Goffs, Eastbourne | 417 yd | |
| Journeys | 6 Station Parade, Eastbourne | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Albert Public House | 9 High Street, Eastbourne | 465 yd | |
| The Rainbow | Star Road, Eastbourne | 481 yd | |
| Printers Playhouse Ltd | 49a Grove Road, Eastbourne | 549 yd | |
| Star Inn | Star Road, Eastbourne | 575 yd | |
| Lamb Inn | 36 High Street, Eastbourne | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Food Cabin | Old Orchard Road, Eastbourne | 430 yd | |
| Avenue Snacks | The Avenue, Eastbourne | 438 yd | |
| Kebab Kingdom | 13 Station Parade, Eastbourne | 442 yd | |
| Pizza Stop | 1 High Street, Eastbourne | 465 yd | |
| SUBWAY | Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 4 High Street, Eastbourne | 548 yd | |
| Dem Food Centre | 58 Grove Road, Eastbourne | 595 yd | |
| Tesco | 68 Grove Road, Eastbourne | 618 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 63 The Beacon, Eastbourne | 855 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 83-85 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 874 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tennis In The Park Dittons Road | tennis courts | 171 yd |
| Eastbourne Saffron Sports Club COMPTON PLACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 519 yd |
| Temple Grove BEECHWOOD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Gildredge House COMPTON PLACE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 640 yd |
| Royal Eastbourne Golf Club PARADISE DRIVE | golf | 741 yd |
| Beresford SUMMERDOWN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 816 yd |
| City Gym Express FURNESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 821 yd |
| Motcombe Pool MOTCOMBE ROAD | swimming pool | 871 yd |
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School TUTTS BARN LANE | grass pitches | 1,011 yd |
| Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club Devonshire Park Devonshire Park College Road | tennis courts | 1,062 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.