The Avenue is in Eastbourne and in Eastbourne district. BN21 3YA 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 The Avenue, Eastbourne, BN21 3YA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN21 3RB, BN21 3YB, BN21 3UH, BN21 3UG, BN21 2AH, BN21 3XX, BN21 2AJ, BN21 3YE, BN21 3UE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN21 3YA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 47.8% | 53.5% | 5.7% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 52.2% | 46.5% | -5.7% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 3YA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.1% 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 | 52.4% | 52.1% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.4% | 28.1% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -16.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 14% | 11.2% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 3.8% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 50.8% | 54.6% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 27.1% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 11.8% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 15.2% | 16.3% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 8% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 12.4% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 27.2% | 19.5% | -7.7% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 37% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.7% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 90.2% | 80% | -10.2% | 81.4% | -1.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 2% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, 67.9% 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 | 80.1% | 67.9% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 15.9% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 8.2% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.5% | 67.9% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 13.8% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 7% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 7.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 3.9% | -5.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63% | 76.7% | -13.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 35.7% | 46.2% | -10.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Avenue was 469.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 124.6% higher than the Meads average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Avenue has the 4th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Meads and the 22nd highest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 211.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5B The Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-06-19 | £197,953 |
| 5B The Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2022-11-28 | £139,596 |
| Garden Flat 10 The Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-11-18 | £236,240 |
| Flat 1 15 The Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-08-12 | £185,099 |
| Flat 4 10 The Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-07-29 | £174,154 |
| Full-Time Employee | 133 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne Primary School Melbourne Road , BN22 8BD | 2out of 4 | 912 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School 3 Tutts Barn Lane , BN22 8XT | 3out of 4 | 916 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School 3 Tutts Barn Lane , BN22 8XT | - not rated | 916 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Junior School Tutts Barn Lane , BN22 8XT | - not rated | 985 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Junior School Ringwood Road , BN22 8UA | - not rated | 1,441 yd | Community 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 | 1,881 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ratton School Park Avenue , BN21 2XR | - not rated | 2,890 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ratton School Park Avenue , BN21 2XR | 3out of 4 | 2,890 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | - not rated | 3,814 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne Technology College Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | - not rated | 3,864 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,245 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sussex Downs College Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF | - not rated | 2,246 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne College of Arts and Technology Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF | - not rated | 2,246 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College Eastbourne King's Drive , BN21 2UN | - not rated | 2,454 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 | 887 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE | - not rated | 1,881 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 | 673 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Anderida Learning Centre Neville Mews , BN22 8HR | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne College Headmaster's House , Old Wish Road BN21 4JX | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelmsford Hall School Chelmsford Hall , Carlisle Road BN20 7EL | - not rated | 1,259 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Beresford House School Summerdown Road , BN20 8DS | - not rated | 1,509 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jocelyn's | Station Parade, Eastbourne | 141 yd | |
| La Piazza Eastbourne | Station Parade, Eastbourne | 141 yd | |
| Sicilia Qui | Station Parade, Eastbourne | 141 yd | |
| Yummy Noodle Bar | Station Parade, Eastbourne | 141 yd | |
| Thai Brasserie | Station Parade, Eastbourne | 141 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The London & County | 46-48 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 306 yd | |
| Eastbourne Cocktail Club | 10 Station Street, Eastbourne | 355 yd | |
| The Loft Lounge & Bar | 14 Station Street, Eastbourne | 355 yd | |
| Admiral Casino | 92 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 430 yd | |
| Printers Playhouse Ltd | 49a Grove Road, Eastbourne | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue Snacks | The Avenue, Eastbourne | 11 yd | |
| Kebab Kingdom | 13 Station Parade, Eastbourne | 193 yd | |
| SUBWAY | Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 216 yd | |
| Our Place | 42 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 261 yd | |
| Kenito's Piri Piri | 34 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 273 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 63 The Beacon, Eastbourne | 439 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 83-85 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 475 yd | |
| Dem Food Centre | 58 Grove Road, Eastbourne | 482 yd | |
| Tesco | 68 Grove Road, Eastbourne | 525 yd | |
| The Co-op | 25-29 Cornfield Road, Eastbourne | 560 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastbourne Saffron Sports Club COMPTON PLACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 567 yd |
| Tennis In The Park Dittons Road | tennis courts | 573 yd |
| City Gym Express FURNESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 628 yd |
| Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club Devonshire Park Devonshire Park College Road | tennis courts | 861 yd |
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School TUTTS BARN LANE | grass pitches | 986 yd |
| Asterix Fitness Centre (Closed) SEASIDE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,014 yd |
| Eastbourne College MARLBOROUGH HOUSE MARLBOROUGH HOUSE OLD WISH ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,038 yd |
| Temple Grove BEECHWOOD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,045 yd |
| Gildredge House COMPTON PLACE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,063 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.