Carew Road is in Eastbourne and in Eastbourne district. BN21 2AU 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 Carew Road, Eastbourne, BN21 2AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN21 2AN, BN21 2AT, BN21 3XA, BN21 2AS, BN21 2AR, BN21 3YQ, BN21 3XB, BN21 2BQ, BN21 2DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN21 2AU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 51.5% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 46.5% | 48.5% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BN21 2AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.4% | 44.2% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.7% | 26.5% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -17.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 13.3% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 21% | 10.5% | -10.5% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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 | 35.2% | 43.9% | 8.7% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 42% | 35.2% | -6.8% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 14.9% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.5% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 19.3% | 12.2% | -7.1% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 6.8% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 11.2% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.4% | 24.7% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 40% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 6.2% |
| Other | 7.8% | 3.7% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 92% | 86.9% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 82.4% 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 | 83.9% | 82.4% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 8.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.9% | 82.1% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 10.1% | 8.6% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 0.9% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 1.2% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carew Road was 46.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.2% lower than the Ratton average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Carew Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Ratton and the 130th lowest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Carew Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2021-02-01 | £711,560 |
| 7 Carew Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2020-12-15 | £714,574 |
| 9A Carew Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2017-11-03 | £271,914 |
| 9B Carew Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2016-08-18 | £282,064 |
| 7 Carew Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2015-11-23 | £481,328 |
BN21 2AU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 509 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bourne Primary School Melbourne Road , BN22 8BD | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Junior School Ringwood Road , BN22 8UA | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roselands Infants' School Woodgate Road , BN22 8PD | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Motcombe Infants' School Macmillan Drive , BN21 1SN | 3out of 4 | 1,579 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 | 2,569 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | 3out of 4 | 3,418 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's College Priory Road , BN23 7BL | 3out of 4 | 4,063 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Turing School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | - not rated | 4,088 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willingdon Community School Broad Road , Lower Willingdon BN20 9QX | 3out of 4 | 5,436 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 | 1,859 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 | 1,078 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE | 3out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderida Learning Centre Neville Mews , BN22 8HR | - not rated | 858 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne College Headmaster's House , Old Wish Road BN21 4JX | - not rated | 1,457 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The South Downs School Beechy Avenue , BN20 8NU | 4out of 4 | 2,181 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Prep Meads , BN20 7RP | - not rated | 2,692 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bede's Prep School Duke's Drive , BN20 7XL | - not rated | 2,914 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The time is now catering | 1 Upper Avenue, Eastbourne | 85 yd | |
| 4 Golf Simulators | 3-4 Commercial Road, Eastbourne | 325 yd | |
| The Pantry, Age Concern | Junction Road, Eastbourne | 456 yd | |
| Jocelyn's | Station Parade, Eastbourne | 492 yd | |
| La Piazza Eastbourne | Station Parade, Eastbourne | 492 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The London & County | 46-48 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 630 yd | |
| The Hart | 89 Cavendish Place, Eastbourne | 651 yd | |
| Eastbourne Cocktail Club | 10 Station Street, Eastbourne | 667 yd | |
| The Loft Lounge & Bar | 14 Station Street, Eastbourne | 667 yd | |
| Eastbourne Working Mens Club | 100-102 Firle Road, Eastbourne | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue Snacks | The Avenue, Eastbourne | 383 yd | |
| SUBWAY | Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 557 yd | |
| Kebab Kingdom | 13 Station Parade, Eastbourne | 563 yd | |
| Our Place | 42 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 611 yd | |
| Kenito's Piri Piri | 34 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 63 The Beacon, Eastbourne | 618 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 83-85 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 679 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 133-137 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 732 yd | |
| Iceland | 21-23 Langney Road, Eastbourne | 737 yd | |
| The Co-op | 25-29 Cornfield Road, Eastbourne | 808 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School TUTTS BARN LANE | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Tennis In The Park Dittons Road | tennis courts | 838 yd |
| Eastbourne Saffron Sports Club COMPTON PLACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 936 yd |
| City Gym Express FURNESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 970 yd |
| Asterix Fitness Centre (Closed) SEASIDE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,032 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 | 65.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.