Arundel Road, Eastbourne, BN21 2EL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN21 2EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.7%	50.8%	-3.9%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	45.3%	49.2%	3.9%	49.0%	0.2%

Partnership Status

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 2EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% 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	46.5%	42.3%	-4.2%	37.9%	4.4%
Married: Opposite sex	22%	26.8%	4.8%	44.2%	-17.4%
Married: Same sex	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	3.1%	3%	-0.1%	2.2%	0.8%
Divorced	14.3%	16.6%	2.3%	9.1%	7.5%
Widowed	13.6%	10.9%	-2.7%	6.1%	4.8%

Health

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	37.3%	43.3%	6.0%	48.4%	-5.1%
Good health	30.3%	27.9%	-2.4%	33.6%	-5.7%
Fair health	20.7%	18.1%	-2.6%	12.7%	5.4%
Bad health	8%	3%	-5.0%	4.0%	-1.0%
Very bad health	3.7%	7.7%	4.0%	1.2%	6.5%

Education and Qualifications

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	22.4%	18.3%	-4.1%	18.2%	0.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.4%	9.9%	0.5%	9.6%	0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.1%	8%	-8.1%	13.4%	-5.4%
Apprenticeship	3.5%	6.5%	3.0%	5.3%	1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.3%	16%	2.7%	16.9%	-0.9%
Degree or Similar	30.8%	36.3%	5.5%	33.8%	2.5%
Other	4.5%	5%	0.5%	2.8%	2.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	1.3%	2%	0.7%	3.1%	-1.1%
Other Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	3.9%	3.6%	0.9%	3.0%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	97.7%	88.8%	-8.9%	81.4%	7.4%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	0%	2.6%	2.6%	1.6%	1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 76.5% 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	80.3%	76.5%	-3.8%	83.2%	-6.7%
European Union	12.7%	15.2%	2.5%	6.1%	9.1%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	1%	0.7%	0.8%	0.2%
Africa	1.3%	2%	0.7%	2.7%	-0.7%
Middle East and Asia	3.7%	2.6%	-1.1%	5.6%	-3.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	2.3%	1.6%	1.3%	1.0%
Oceania	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	80%	76%	-4.0%	83.2%	-7.2%
10+ Years	4.7%	9.2%	4.5%	9.8%	-0.6%
5-10 Years	4.3%	6.3%	2.0%	2.9%	3.4%
2-5 Years	3.7%	6.3%	2.6%	2.2%	4.1%
Less than 2 years	7.3%	2.3%	-5.0%	1.9%	0.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	62.6%	76.7%	-14.1%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	2%	0.6%	1.4%
Portugal	2%	0.5%	1.5%
Spain	3%	0.4%	2.6%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Romania	3.3%	0.9%	2.4%
Other EU countries	5.3%	1.5%	3.8%
North Africa	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	1%	1.2%	-0.2%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	18.5%	13.5%	5.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.8%	37.2%	3.6%
Christian	38.2%	46.2%	-8.0%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Hindu	2%	1.7%	0.3%
Muslim	3.3%	6.5%	-3.2%
Not answered	15.1%	6.0%	9.1%

Safety

Is Arundel Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arundel Road was 40.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.6% lower than the Ratton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Arundel Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Ratton and the 118th lowest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£44,200

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in BN21 2EL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Arundel Road are based on 453 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Eastbourne.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Arundel Road, Eastbourne, BN21 2EL

Estimated Average Property Prices for BN21 2EL

Average Price
£292,293

Semi-Detached
£1,228,229

Terraced
£371,322

Detached
£631,406

Flats/Maisonettes
£211,243

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Arundel Road

Average Price
£211,139

Semi-Detached
£1,095,324

Terraced
£366,121

Detached
£744,984

Flats/Maisonettes
£179,668

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Arundel Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 4 Bex Court, 18 Arundel Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£140,000	2025-09-05	£136,088
Flat 3 Eaton Court, 8 Arundel Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£197,500	2025-01-31	£190,430
Flat 1 Eaton Court, 8 Arundel Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£190,000	2024-02-29	£171,143
Flat 8 Abbots Lodge, 19 Arundel Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£250,000	2022-10-14	£212,144
Flat 6 Bex Court, 18 Arundel Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£80,000	2022-10-07	£67,886

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BN21 2EL

Employment

BN21 2EL 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	85
Retired	77
Self-Employed	25
Part-Time Employee	22
Looking after home or family	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	10
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	9
Unemployed	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	27
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Construction	19
Education	19
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	8
Manufacturing	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Transport and storage	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Other	5
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	3

Schools

Primary

	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	461 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School 3 Tutts Barn Lane , BN22 8XT	- not rated	461 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas A Becket Catholic Junior School Tutts Barn Lane , BN22 8XT	- not rated	516 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bourne Primary School Melbourne Road , BN22 8BD	2out of 4	1,133 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stafford Junior School Ringwood Road , BN22 8UA	- not rated	1,137 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE	- not rated	1,474 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ratton School Park Avenue , BN21 2XR	- not rated	2,399 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ratton School Park Avenue , BN21 2XR	3out of 4	2,399 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ	- not rated	3,318 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eastbourne Technology College Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ	- not rated	3,369 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
East Sussex College Group Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF	- not rated	1,745 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sussex Downs College Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF	- not rated	1,746 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eastbourne College of Arts and Technology Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF	- not rated	1,746 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Park College Eastbourne King's Drive , BN21 2UN	- not rated	1,951 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gildredge House Compton Place Road , BN20 8AB	- not rated	950 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE	- not rated	1,474 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Anderida Therapeutic Learning Centre 145 Ashford Road , BN21 3UA	- not rated	935 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Anderida Learning Centre Neville Mews , BN22 8HR	- not rated	1,063 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Beresford House School Summerdown Road , BN20 8DS	- not rated	1,412 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Eastbourne College Headmaster's House , Old Wish Road BN21 4JX	- not rated	1,516 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chelmsford Hall School Chelmsford Hall , Carlisle Road BN20 7EL	- not rated	1,685 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The time is now catering	1 Upper Avenue, Eastbourne	441 yd
The Tennis Cafe	The Goffs, Eastbourne	533 yd
Gildredge Park Bowling Club	The Goffs, Eastbourne	555 yd
4 Golf Simulators	3-4 Commercial Road, Eastbourne	602 yd
Nelson Coffee - The Roastery	15 Station Parade, Eastbourne	631 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Rainbow	Star Road, Eastbourne	700 yd
Prince Albert Public House	9 High Street, Eastbourne	778 yd
Star Inn	Star Road, Eastbourne	778 yd
The Crown	22 Crown Street, Eastbourne	796 yd
The London & County	46-48 Terminus Road, Eastbourne	810 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Avenue Snacks	The Avenue, Eastbourne	508 yd
Kebab Kingdom	13 Station Parade, Eastbourne	665 yd
SUBWAY	Terminus Road, Eastbourne	719 yd
Our Place	42 Terminus Road, Eastbourne	759 yd
The Food Cabin	Old Orchard Road, Eastbourne	771 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Waitrose	4 High Street, Eastbourne	819 yd
Sainsbury's	63 The Beacon, Eastbourne	896 yd
Dem Food Centre	58 Grove Road, Eastbourne	940 yd
Tesco Express	83-85 Terminus Road, Eastbourne	947 yd
Tesco	68 Grove Road, Eastbourne	978 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School TUTTS BARN LANE	grass pitches	516 yd
Tennis In The Park Dittons Road	tennis courts	682 yd
Eastbourne Saffron Sports Club COMPTON PLACE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts	952 yd
Motcombe Pool MOTCOMBE ROAD	swimming pool	1,038 yd
Gildredge House COMPTON PLACE ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,090 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	54.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	55.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of BN21 2EL