St Leonards Road is in Eastbourne and in Eastbourne district. BN21 3UW is located in the Upperton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastbourne. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Leonards Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3UW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN21 3XX, BN21 3UX, BN21 3YE, BN21 3AQ, BN21 3UT, BN21 3YD, BN21 3RB, BN21 3XE, BN21 3GA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN21 3UW has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.2% of the population 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 | 61.3% | 59.2% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 8.2% |
| Male | 38.7% | 40.8% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -8.2% |
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 | 32.8% | 25.4% | -7.4% | 37.9% | -12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.1% | 27.5% | 7.4% | 44.2% | -16.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 5.7% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 20.7% | 6.3% | 9.1% | 11.6% |
| Widowed | 29.3% | 20.7% | -8.6% | 6.1% | 14.6% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 23.8% | 32.1% | 8.3% | 48.4% | -16.3% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 37.7% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 26% | 21.7% | -4.3% | 12.7% | 9.0% |
| Bad health | 12.7% | 6.1% | -6.6% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 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 | 33.3% | 24.2% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 13.9% | 3.0% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 10.3% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 10.3% | 8.0% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 10.3% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.2% | 24.7% | -3.5% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 6.9% | 6.2% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 5.3% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95% | 88% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 6.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 71.7% 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 | 86.2% | 71.7% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| European Union | 5% | 13.7% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 9.4% | 7.2% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.9% | 70.7% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 16.3% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 6.5% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 11% | 1.4% | -9.6% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Leonards Road was 76.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.2% lower than the Meads average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St Leonards Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Meads and the 135th highest 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 falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.4%.

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 36 Homelatch House St Leonards Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2023-09-14 | £69,429 |
| Flat 35 Homelatch House St Leonards Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2023-04-21 | £59,856 |
| Flat 1 Homelatch House St Leonards Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2022-11-24 | £76,136 |
| Flat 30 Homelatch House St Leonards Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2022-03-16 | £61,050 |
| Flat 28 Homelatch House St Leonards Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2021-10-11 | £66,936 |
BN21 3UW 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 3UW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 53% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 781 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bourne Primary School Melbourne Road , BN22 8BD | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Junior School Ringwood Road , BN22 8UA | - not rated | 1,352 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roselands Infants' School Woodgate Road , BN22 8PD | - not rated | 1,390 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Motcombe Infants' School Macmillan Drive , BN21 1SN | 3out of 4 | 1,669 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 | 2,785 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | 3out of 4 | 3,684 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's College Priory Road , BN23 7BL | 3out of 4 | 4,271 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Turing School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | - not rated | 4,361 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,118 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 | 941 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE | 3out of 4 | 1,814 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 | 940 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne College Headmaster's House , Old Wish Road BN21 4JX | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The South Downs School Beechy Avenue , BN20 8NU | 4out of 4 | 2,233 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Prep Meads , BN20 7RP | - not rated | 2,437 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bede's Prep School Duke's Drive , BN20 7XL | - not rated | 2,653 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Golf Simulators | 3-4 Commercial Road, Eastbourne | 91 yd | |
| Jocelyn's | Station Parade, Eastbourne | 229 yd | |
| La Piazza Eastbourne | Station Parade, Eastbourne | 229 yd | |
| Sicilia Qui | Station Parade, Eastbourne | 229 yd | |
| Yummy Noodle Bar | Station Parade, Eastbourne | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The London & County | 46-48 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 354 yd | |
| Eastbourne Cocktail Club | 10 Station Street, Eastbourne | 391 yd | |
| The Loft Lounge & Bar | 14 Station Street, Eastbourne | 391 yd | |
| Admiral Casino | 92 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 416 yd | |
| Next Door | 8 Bolton Road, Eastbourne | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue Snacks | The Avenue, Eastbourne | 164 yd | |
| SUBWAY | Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 285 yd | |
| Kebab Kingdom | 13 Station Parade, Eastbourne | 316 yd | |
| Our Place | 42 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 341 yd | |
| Kenito's Piri Piri | 34 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 63 The Beacon, Eastbourne | 379 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 83-85 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 431 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 133-137 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 506 yd | |
| Iceland | 21-23 Langney Road, Eastbourne | 542 yd | |
| The Co-op | 25-29 Cornfield Road, Eastbourne | 547 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City Gym Express FURNESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 694 yd |
| Eastbourne Saffron Sports Club COMPTON PLACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 702 yd |
| Tennis In The Park Dittons Road | tennis courts | 723 yd |
| Asterix Fitness Centre (Closed) SEASIDE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 903 yd |
| Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club Devonshire Park Devonshire Park College Road | tennis courts | 909 yd |
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School TUTTS BARN LANE | grass pitches | 949 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 | 67.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.75 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.75 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.