Bakewell Road is in Eastbourne and in Eastbourne district. BN21 1PX is located in the Old Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastbourne. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bakewell Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN21 1SG, BN21 1PT, BN21 1TG, BN21 1QE, BN21 1PU, BN21 1QD, BN21 1TQ, BN21 1SQ, BN21 1QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN21 1PX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% of residents 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 | 50.8% | 54.4% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 49.2% | 45.6% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 | 32.9% | 36.4% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 42.3% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 12% | 14.2% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 2.9% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.3% | 53% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 35.4% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 7.7% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
In the area around BN21 1PX this area, 6.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 6.6% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 9.5% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 15.8% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 19.9% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 44% | 43.6% | -0.4% | 33.8% | 9.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.7% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% 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 | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 95.6% | 91.6% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 91.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.9% | 91.9% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 90.9% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.4% | 37.2% | 13.2% |
| Christian | 36.3% | 46.2% | -9.9% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 11.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bakewell Road was 20.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.6% lower than the Old Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bakewell Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Old Town and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Bakewell Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £481,000 | 2024-11-01 | £474,044 |
| 19 Bakewell Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-04-15 | £387,746 |
| 8 Bakewell Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-03-08 | £389,927 |
| 1 Bakewell Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £418,500 | 2019-10-29 | £487,883 |
| 7 Bakewell Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2018-12-12 | £497,684 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motcombe Infants' School Macmillan Drive , BN21 1SN | 3out of 4 | 458 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pashley Down Infant School Beechy Avenue , BN20 8NX | 3out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Junior School Tutts Barn Lane , BN22 8XT | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School 3 Tutts Barn Lane , BN22 8XT | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School 3 Tutts Barn Lane , BN22 8XT | - not rated | 1,276 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE | - not rated | 716 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ratton School Park Avenue , BN21 2XR | - not rated | 1,989 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ratton School Park Avenue , BN21 2XR | 3out of 4 | 1,989 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | - not rated | 3,286 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne Technology College Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | - not rated | 3,358 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,822 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sussex Downs College Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF | - not rated | 1,823 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne College of Arts and Technology Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF | - not rated | 1,823 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College Eastbourne King's Drive , BN21 2UN | - not rated | 1,838 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE | - not rated | 716 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gildredge House Compton Place Road , BN20 8AB | - not rated | 765 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beresford House School Summerdown Road , BN20 8DS | - not rated | 542 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The South Downs Community Special School Beechy Avenue , BN20 8NU | - not rated | 918 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The South Downs School Beechy Avenue , BN20 8NU | 4out of 4 | 918 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roedean Moira House Upper Carlisle Road , BN20 7TE | - not rated | 1,824 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Chelmsford Hall School Chelmsford Hall , Carlisle Road BN20 7EL | - not rated | 1,900 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Garden | 6 Church Street, Eastbourne | 254 yd | |
| Cafe Aroma | 54 Ocklynge Road, Eastbourne | 272 yd | |
| The Old Town Cafe @ The JPK Sussex Project | 39 Church Street, Eastbourne | 319 yd | |
| The Two Bulls Steakhouse | 42 Church Street, Eastbourne | 342 yd | |
| EL CHANGARRO | 42 Church Street, Eastbourne | 342 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown | 22 Crown Street, Eastbourne | 302 yd | |
| Star Inn | Star Road, Eastbourne | 351 yd | |
| Lamb Inn | 36 High Street, Eastbourne | 356 yd | |
| The Rainbow | Star Road, Eastbourne | 445 yd | |
| Prince Albert Public House | 9 High Street, Eastbourne | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Jade Oriental | 53 Green Street, Eastbourne | 276 yd | |
| Curry Master | 107 Green Street, Eastbourne | 372 yd | |
| Oven Kebab House | 84a Green Street, Eastbourne | 435 yd | |
| Pizza Stop | 1 High Street, Eastbourne | 483 yd | |
| Priti Indian | 143 Green Street, Eastbourne | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 4 High Street, Eastbourne | 391 yd | |
| Co-op | Green Street, Eastbourne | 637 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 153 Victoria Drive, Eastbourne | 739 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Motcombe Pool MOTCOMBE ROAD | swimming pool | 58 yd |
| Gildredge House COMPTON PLACE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 699 yd |
| Cavendish School ELDON ROAD | grass pitches | 717 yd |
| Old Town Recreation Ground BODMIN CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 766 yd |
| Temple Grove BEECHWOOD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Cavendish Sports Centre ELDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 808 yd |
| Beresford SUMMERDOWN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Tennis In The Park Dittons Road | tennis courts | 892 yd |
| Royal Eastbourne Golf Club PARADISE DRIVE | golf | 939 yd |
| Summerdown PARADISE CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,090 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% |
| Median download speed | 57.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.97 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.