Roborough Close is in Eastbourne and in Eastbourne district. BN21 3XS 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 Roborough Close, Eastbourne, BN21 3XS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN21 3ZE, BN21 3XJ, BN21 3XN, BN21 3XL, BN21 3XW, BN21 3XR, BN21 3UY, BN21 3XH, BN22 8DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN21 3XS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents 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 | 60.9% | 54.2% | -6.7% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 39.1% | 45.8% | 6.7% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 | 28.8% | 33.2% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.7% | 31.1% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -13.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 11.4% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 31% | 18.9% | -12.1% | 6.1% | 12.8% |
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 (62.7%) 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 | 22.2% | 29.5% | 7.3% | 48.4% | -18.9% |
| Good health | 28% | 33.2% | 5.2% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 23.4% | 27.8% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 15.1% |
| Bad health | 22.2% | 7.4% | -14.8% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
In the area around BN21 3XS this area, 31.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.4% | 31.8% | -12.6% | 18.2% | 13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 7.9% | 1.0% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 10.3% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6.4% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 12.7% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 27% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 94.2% | 93.5% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 84.2% 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 | 87.4% | 84.2% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 7.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 84.7% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 3.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0.8% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 76.7% | -12.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 24.6% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roborough Close was 212.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 159.5% higher than the Ratton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Roborough Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Ratton and the 44th highest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 120.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Roborough Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-06-23 | £283,562 |
| 5 Roborough Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2021-11-22 | £317,257 |
| 11 Roborough Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-09-29 | £289,022 |
| 10 Roborough Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2019-09-06 | £340,406 |
| 1 Roborough Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £297,500 | 2019-07-09 | £358,679 |
BN21 3XS 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BN21 3XS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 156 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 614 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bourne Primary School Melbourne Road , BN22 8BD | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roselands Infants' School Woodgate Road , BN22 8PD | - not rated | 947 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Junior School Ringwood Road , BN22 8UA | - not rated | 953 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Infants School Winchelsea Road , BN22 7PP | 3out of 4 | 1,815 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 2,746 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | 3out of 4 | 3,476 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's College Priory Road , BN23 7BL | 3out of 4 | 3,825 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Turing School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | - not rated | 4,003 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 | 1,954 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 | 1,362 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE | 3out of 4 | 1,958 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 | 546 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne College Headmaster's House , Old Wish Road BN21 4JX | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The South Downs School Beechy Avenue , BN20 8NU | 4out of 4 | 2,483 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Prep Meads , BN20 7RP | - not rated | 2,860 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bede's Prep School Duke's Drive , BN20 7XL | - not rated | 3,067 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 | 230 yd | |
| Fernandes Cafe | 102 Cavendish Place, Eastbourne | 395 yd | |
| 4 Golf Simulators | 3-4 Commercial Road, Eastbourne | 426 yd | |
| Rice time | 58 Susans Road, Eastbourne | 431 yd | |
| Bolognesely | 69 Susans Road, Eastbourne | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbourne Working Mens Club | 100-102 Firle Road, Eastbourne | 369 yd | |
| The Hart | 89 Cavendish Place, Eastbourne | 474 yd | |
| Shotz | 19 Langney Road, Eastbourne | 643 yd | |
| Embassy | 2a-2b Pevensey Road, Eastbourne | 667 yd | |
| Blue Bar Cafe | 2d Pevensey Road, Eastbourne | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Fratelli and Grill | 85 Cavendish Place, Eastbourne | 474 yd | |
| Avenue Snacks | The Avenue, Eastbourne | 605 yd | |
| Wings & tings, Flip the bird & Seoul chikin | 15 Langney Road, Eastbourne | 650 yd | |
| Dallas Chicken & Pizza | 9 Langney Road, Eastbourne | 661 yd | |
| The Best Kebab House | 14 Langney Road, Eastbourne | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 63 The Beacon, Eastbourne | 620 yd | |
| Iceland | 21-23 Langney Road, Eastbourne | 650 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 83-85 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 686 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 133-137 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 692 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 122-134 Seaside, Eastbourne | 703 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School TUTTS BARN LANE | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Asterix Fitness Centre (Closed) SEASIDE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 834 yd |
| Seaside Recreation Ground WHITLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Stafford Junior School RINGWOOD ROAD | 1,004 yd | |
| City Gym Express FURNESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,078 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 | 46.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.68 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.68 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.