Farlaine Road is in Eastbourne and in Eastbourne district. BN21 1XF is located in the Old Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastbourne. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Farlaine Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1XF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN21 1XQ, BN21 1XG, BN21 1XL, BN21 1XR, BN21 1XH, BN21 1UR, BN20 8XP, BN21 2TE, BN21 1XJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN21 1XF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 51.6% | 53.2% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 48.4% | 46.8% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BN21 1XF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 15.7% | 24.9% | 9.2% | 37.9% | -13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62% | 56.2% | -5.8% | 44.2% | 12.0% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 6% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 16.1% | 10.8% | -5.3% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.1% | 47.5% | 4.4% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 32.9% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 14.2% | -3.5% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 5.4% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 22.3% | 15.3% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 11.2% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 8.8% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 16.5% | 7.8% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 39% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.9% | 93.2% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 87% 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 | 94.7% | 87% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 88.1% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 7.5% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 2.4% | -2.2% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.6% | 37.2% | -0.6% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farlaine Road was 37.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.7% lower than the Old Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farlaine Road has the 25th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Old Town and the 105th lowest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Farlaine Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2021-07-27 | £597,240 |
| 35 Farlaine Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2020-07-28 | £683,149 |
| 43 Farlaine Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2020-02-18 | £610,643 |
| 41 Farlaine Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £476,000 | 2019-06-11 | £550,003 |
| 35 Farlaine Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2016-11-25 | £604,608 |
BN21 1XF 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 1XF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 98 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocklynge Junior School Victoria Drive , BN20 8XN | 1out of 4 | 93 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Motcombe Infants' School Macmillan Drive , BN21 1SN | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pashley Down Infant School Beechy Avenue , BN20 8NX | 3out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkland Infant School Brassey Avenue , BN22 9QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkland Junior School Brassey Avenue , BN22 9QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 593 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,080 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willingdon Community School Broad Road , Lower Willingdon BN20 9QX | 3out of 4 | 3,234 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Turing School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | - not rated | 3,678 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's College Priory Road , BN23 7BL | 3out of 4 | 4,932 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,277 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 | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gildredge House Compton Place Road , BN20 8AB | 3out of 4 | 2,323 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The South Downs School Beechy Avenue , BN20 8NU | 4out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lindfield School Lindfield Road , Hampden Park BN22 0BQ | 4out of 4 | 2,001 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| College Central 124 Brodrick Road , BN22 9RB | 3out of 4 | 2,470 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Anderida Learning Centre Neville Mews , BN22 8HR | - not rated | 3,069 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne College Headmaster's House , Old Wish Road BN21 4JX | - not rated | 3,459 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willingdon Golf Club & Bar | Southdown Road, Eastbourne | 408 yd | |
| The Golf Kitchen Ltd | Southdown Road, Eastbourne | 408 yd | |
| Trident Fish Restaurant | Green Street, Eastbourne | 1,044 yd | |
| 53.3 Cafe | Kings Drive, Eastbourne | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rodmill Public House | 1 Rangemore Drive, Eastbourne | 756 yd | |
| Hurst Arms | 76 Willingdon Road, Eastbourne | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 167 Kings Drive, Eastbourne | 780 yd | |
| Uncle Sam's | 28 Framfield Way, Eastbourne | 807 yd | |
| Marine Fish Bar | 22 Framfield Way, Eastbourne | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 18 Framfield Way, Eastbourne | 807 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 153 Victoria Drive, Eastbourne | 1,013 yd | |
| Co-op | Green Street, Eastbourne | 1,044 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ocklynge Junior School VICTORIA DRIVE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 128 yd |
| Willingdon Golf Club SOUTHDOWN ROAD | golf | 450 yd |
| Ratton School PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Cavendish Sports Centre ELDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 644 yd |
| Cavendish School ELDON ROAD | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Westlords WILLINGDON ROAD | grass pitches | 872 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 | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.81 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.