Laleham Close is in Eastbourne and in Eastbourne district. BN21 2LQ 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 Laleham Close, Eastbourne, BN21 2LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN21 1LQ, BN21 1LG, BN21 2LG, BN21 2LF, BN21 2LN, BN21 1LL, BN21 2LH, BN21 1LF, BN21 1NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN21 2LQ 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 | 51.3% | 51.5% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.5% | -0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.3% | 30.1% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 45.1% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 17.5% | 5.7% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 4.9% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.8% | 40.8% | -9.0% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 37.1% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 15.8% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 5% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
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 43.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.9% | 16.3% | 5.4% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 5.3% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 11% | -8.1% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 17.2% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.5% | 43.5% | 3.0% | 33.8% | 9.7% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 95.1% | 88.8% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 80.8% 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 | 80.9% | 80.8% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| European Union | 12% | 9.2% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 5.4% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.4% | 80.8% | 1.4% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 11.7% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.6% | 1.3% | -10.3% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laleham Close was 48.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.6% lower than the Old Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Laleham Close has the 26th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Old Town and the 133rd 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 56.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Laleham Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2023-08-14 | £440,772 |
| Flat 25 Laleham Court Laleham Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2022-11-21 | £169,493 |
| 4 Laleham Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-03-29 | £361,817 |
| 3 Laleham Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2020-03-04 | £446,618 |
| Flat 17 Laleham Court Laleham Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £146,250 | 2019-04-04 | £164,765 |
BN21 2LQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BN21 2LQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 2LQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motcombe Infants' School Macmillan Drive , BN21 1SN | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School 3 Tutts Barn Lane , BN22 8XT | 3out of 4 | 924 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pashley Down Infant School Beechy Avenue , BN20 8NX | 3out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ocklynge Junior School Victoria Drive , BN20 8XN | 1out of 4 | 1,652 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Junior School Ringwood Road , BN22 8UA | - not rated | 1,699 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,065 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | 3out of 4 | 3,241 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Turing School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | - not rated | 4,297 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's College Priory Road , BN23 7BL | 3out of 4 | 4,702 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willingdon Community School Broad Road , Lower Willingdon BN20 9QX | 3out of 4 | 4,930 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 | 1,705 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 | 674 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,278 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne College Headmaster's House , Old Wish Road BN21 4JX | - not rated | 1,735 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anderida Learning Centre Neville Mews , BN22 8HR | - not rated | 1,760 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Prep Meads , BN20 7RP | - not rated | 2,544 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bede's Prep School Duke's Drive , BN20 7XL | - not rated | 2,803 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Old Town | 3 Star Road, Eastbourne | 213 yd | |
| Cafe Aroma | 54 Ocklynge Road, Eastbourne | 242 yd | |
| MAMA V | 35 The Goffs, Eastbourne | 286 yd | |
| The Tennis Cafe | The Goffs, Eastbourne | 374 yd | |
| Gildredge Park Bowling Club | The Goffs, Eastbourne | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rainbow | Star Road, Eastbourne | 166 yd | |
| Star Inn | Star Road, Eastbourne | 213 yd | |
| The Crown | 22 Crown Street, Eastbourne | 220 yd | |
| Prince Albert Public House | 9 High Street, Eastbourne | 292 yd | |
| Lamb Inn | 36 High Street, Eastbourne | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Stop | 1 High Street, Eastbourne | 292 yd | |
| Urban Jade Oriental | 53 Green Street, Eastbourne | 758 yd | |
| Avenue Snacks | The Avenue, Eastbourne | 857 yd | |
| Curry Master | 107 Green Street, Eastbourne | 874 yd | |
| Kebab Kingdom | 13 Station Parade, Eastbourne | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 4 High Street, Eastbourne | 284 yd | |
| Dem Food Centre | 58 Grove Road, Eastbourne | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Motcombe Pool MOTCOMBE ROAD | swimming pool | 464 yd |
| Tennis In The Park Dittons Road | tennis courts | 540 yd |
| Gildredge House COMPTON PLACE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 673 yd |
| Temple Grove BEECHWOOD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 717 yd |
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School TUTTS BARN LANE | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Beresford SUMMERDOWN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 868 yd |
| Royal Eastbourne Golf Club PARADISE DRIVE | golf | 891 yd |
| Eastbourne Saffron Sports Club COMPTON PLACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 991 yd |
| Cavendish School ELDON ROAD | 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% |
| Median download speed | 55.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 70.26 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 70.26 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.