Hartington Place is in Eastbourne and in Eastbourne district. BN21 3BS is located in the Meads electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastbourne. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hartington Place, Eastbourne, BN21 3BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN21 3BP, BN21 3BT, BN21 3BJ, BN21 3YR, BN21 3BL, BN21 4AG, BN21 3DA, BN21 3BH, BN21 3BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN21 3BS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 47.2% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 48.4% | 52.8% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 | 33.8% | 33.7% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.4% | 35.6% | 4.2% | 44.2% | -8.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.5% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 13.7% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 18.6% | 11.2% | -7.4% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 | 39.4% | 30.5% | -8.9% | 48.4% | -17.9% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 40.8% | 12.6% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 25.8% | 21.1% | -4.7% | 12.7% | 8.4% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 5.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.1% | 18.5% | -9.6% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 10.2% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 13.7% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20% | 11.7% | -8.3% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 36.6% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 2.8% |
| Other | 4.8% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| White | 94.4% | 85.1% | -9.3% | 81.4% | 3.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 73.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 73.5% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| European Union | 12.2% | 11.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.3% | 74.9% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 15.6% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.3% | 4.3% | -7.0% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hartington Place was 623.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 198.4% higher than the Meads average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hartington Place has the 3rd highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Meads and the 14th highest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 322.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 13 Gresham House, 5 - 11 Hartington Place, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-11-28 | £187,586 |
| Flat 6 Gresham House, 5 - 11 Hartington Place, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £446,000 | 2022-07-06 | £375,035 |
| Flat 9 Gresham House, 5 - 11 Hartington Place, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-05-20 | £204,309 |
| Flat 14 Gresham House, 5 - 11 Hartington Place, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2020-02-03 | £239,943 |
| Flat 5 Gresham House, 5 - 11 Hartington Place, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2019-09-27 | £412,797 |
The percentage of retired residents living in BN21 3BS 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 | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne Primary School Melbourne Road , BN22 8BD | 2out of 4 | 855 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roselands Infants' School Woodgate Road , BN22 8PD | - not rated | 1,740 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roselands Infants' School Woodgate Road , BN22 8PD | 3out of 4 | 1,740 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School 3 Tutts Barn Lane , BN22 8XT | 3out of 4 | 1,743 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School 3 Tutts Barn Lane , BN22 8XT | - not rated | 1,743 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 | 2,811 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ratton School Park Avenue , BN21 2XR | - not rated | 3,815 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ratton School Park Avenue , BN21 2XR | 3out of 4 | 3,815 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop Bell Church of England Mathematics and Computing Specialist School Priory Road , BN23 7BL | - not rated | 4,564 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's College Priory Road , BN23 7BL | 3out of 4 | 4,564 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 | 3,102 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sussex Downs College Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF | - not rated | 3,103 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne College of Arts and Technology Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF | - not rated | 3,103 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College Eastbourne King's Drive , BN21 2UN | - not rated | 3,343 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 | - not rated | 1,591 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE | - not rated | 2,811 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderida Therapeutic Learning Centre 145 Ashford Road , BN21 3UA | - not rated | 759 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eastbourne College Headmaster's House , Old Wish Road BN21 4JX | - not rated | 790 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford Hall School Chelmsford Hall , Carlisle Road BN20 7EL | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Anderida Learning Centre Neville Mews , BN22 8HR | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roedean Moira House Upper Carlisle Road , BN20 7TE | - not rated | 2,053 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Snug at the Trinity Centre | Trinity Place, Eastbourne | 142 yd | |
| Tuk Tuk | 240 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 155 yd | |
| Duke's Delicatessen & Cafe | 254 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 155 yd | |
| Harleywood American Diner | 246 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 155 yd | |
| Harry Ramsden's | 258-262 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 158 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drop in the Ocean | Grand Parade, Eastbourne | 351 yd | |
| B1 | 114 South Street, Eastbourne | 351 yd | |
| Duke of Devonshire | 155 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 354 yd | |
| Next Door | 8 Bolton Road, Eastbourne | 362 yd | |
| Broadway | 6 Bolton Road, Eastbourne | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alibaba | 33 Seaside Road, Eastbourne | 276 yd | |
| Clay Oven | 43-45 Seaside Road, Eastbourne | 325 yd | |
| Pizza 2 Night | 12 Susans Road, Eastbourne | 328 yd | |
| Pizza Hot 4 You | 2 Susans Road, Eastbourne | 328 yd | |
| 1901 Fish and Chips | Grand Parade, Eastbourne | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op | 25-29 Cornfield Road, Eastbourne | 387 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 133-137 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 400 yd | |
| Iceland | 21-23 Langney Road, Eastbourne | 419 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 83-85 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 469 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 63 The Beacon, Eastbourne | 521 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Asterix Fitness Centre (Closed) SEASIDE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 510 yd |
| Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club Devonshire Park Devonshire Park College Road | tennis courts | 514 yd |
| City Gym Express FURNESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 595 yd |
| Grand Hotel Health Club KING EDWARDS PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 782 yd |
| Eastbourne College MARLBOROUGH HOUSE MARLBOROUGH HOUSE OLD WISH ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 789 yd |
| Eastbourne Saffron Sports Club COMPTON PLACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 980 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.