The Goffs is in Eastbourne and in Eastbourne district. BN21 1HA 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 1HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN21 1EY, BN21 1HD, BN21 1HJ, BN21 1BZ, BN21 1HB, BN21 1JR, BN21 1LZ, BN21 1DN, BN21 1BF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN21 1HA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunningtons, 11 The Goffs, Eastbourne, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £985,000 | 2017-12-15 | £1,157,969 |
| Hunningtons, 11B The Goffs, Eastbourne, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2015-02-11 | £917,791 |
| 9 The Goffs, Eastbourne, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2008-10-31 | £1,031,765 |
BN21 1HA 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 1HA 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 | 1,000 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Motcombe Infants' School Macmillan Drive , BN21 1SN | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bourne Primary School Melbourne Road , BN22 8BD | 3out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Junior School Ringwood Road , BN22 8UA | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pashley Down Infant School Beechy Avenue , BN20 8NX | 3out of 4 | 1,765 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 | 2,513 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 | 4,570 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's College Priory Road , BN23 7BL | 3out of 4 | 4,762 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willingdon Community School Broad Road , Lower Willingdon BN20 9QX | 3out of 4 | 5,384 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 | 2,069 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 | 367 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE | 3out of 4 | 1,353 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 | 1,279 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anderida Learning Centre Neville Mews , BN22 8HR | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The South Downs School Beechy Avenue , BN20 8NU | 4out of 4 | 1,634 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Prep Meads , BN20 7RP | - not rated | 2,190 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bede's Prep School Duke's Drive , BN20 7XL | - not rated | 2,439 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 | 2 yd | |
| The Tennis Cafe | The Goffs, Eastbourne | 84 yd | |
| MAMA V | 35 The Goffs, Eastbourne | 353 yd | |
| Nelson Coffee - The Roastery | 15 Station Parade, Eastbourne | 453 yd | |
| Journeys | 6 Station Parade, Eastbourne | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Albert Public House | 9 High Street, Eastbourne | 400 yd | |
| The Rainbow | Star Road, Eastbourne | 426 yd | |
| Star Inn | Star Road, Eastbourne | 518 yd | |
| Lamb Inn | 36 High Street, Eastbourne | 533 yd | |
| The Crown | 22 Crown Street, Eastbourne | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Stop | 1 High Street, Eastbourne | 400 yd | |
| The Food Cabin | Old Orchard Road, Eastbourne | 475 yd | |
| Kebab Kingdom | 13 Station Parade, Eastbourne | 502 yd | |
| Avenue Snacks | The Avenue, Eastbourne | 507 yd | |
| Our Place | 42 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 4 High Street, Eastbourne | 486 yd | |
| Dem Food Centre | 58 Grove Road, Eastbourne | 633 yd | |
| Tesco | 68 Grove Road, Eastbourne | 652 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 63 The Beacon, Eastbourne | 919 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 83-85 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 936 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tennis In The Park Dittons Road | tennis courts | 128 yd |
| Eastbourne Saffron Sports Club COMPTON PLACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 537 yd |
| Temple Grove BEECHWOOD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 573 yd |
| Gildredge House COMPTON PLACE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 574 yd |
| Royal Eastbourne Golf Club PARADISE DRIVE | golf | 687 yd |
| Beresford SUMMERDOWN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Motcombe Pool MOTCOMBE ROAD | swimming pool | 812 yd |
| City Gym Express FURNESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 862 yd |
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School TUTTS BARN LANE | grass pitches | 1,040 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.