Devonshire Place is in Eastbourne and in Eastbourne district. BN21 4AD 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 Devonshire Place, Eastbourne, BN21 4AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN21 3LA, BN21 4AE, BN21 4AA, BN21 4AB, BN21 3LD, BN21 3LF, BN21 3JT, BN21 4NS, BN21 4QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN21 4AD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 50.4% | 53.1% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 49.6% | 46.9% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 51.7% | 37.2% | -14.5% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.7% | 34.9% | 10.2% | 44.2% | -9.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 14% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 10.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.6% | 39.4% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 34.9% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 17.5% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 7.5% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 15.6% | 19.4% | 3.8% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 7.4% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 11.2% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 15.9% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.3% | 36.8% | -0.5% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 6.1% | 5% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 88.2% | 85% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 71.5% 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 | 76.8% | 71.5% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| European Union | 11.1% | 15.5% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 9.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 8.2% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75% | 71.2% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 11.3% | 8.8% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 5.1% | -2.0% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 8.9% | -2.2% | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.5% | 76.7% | -12.2% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Devonshire Place was 118.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.9% lower than the Meads average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Devonshire Place has the 17th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Meads and the 82nd highest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.8%.

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 4 Sherwood Court, 2 Devonshire Place, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-03-23 | £220,720 |
| Flat 7 Sherwood Court, 2 Devonshire Place, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-09-30 | £166,226 |
| Flat 7 Sherwood Court, 2 Devonshire Place, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2020-12-10 | £102,946 |
| Flat 1 Carlton House, 4 Devonshire Place, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2020-12-08 | £303,419 |
| Flat 3 Sherwood Court, 2 Devonshire Place, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2019-11-07 | £252,971 |
BN21 4AD 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 4AD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 97 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Education | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne Primary School Melbourne Road , BN22 8BD | 3out of 4 | 872 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School 3 Tutts Barn Lane , BN22 8XT | 3out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roselands Infants' School Woodgate Road , BN22 8PD | - not rated | 1,700 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Junior School Ringwood Road , BN22 8UA | - not rated | 1,889 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Motcombe Infants' School Macmillan Drive , BN21 1SN | 3out of 4 | 2,253 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 | 3,477 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | 3out of 4 | 4,373 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's College Priory Road , BN23 7BL | 3out of 4 | 4,592 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Turing School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | - not rated | 4,947 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 | 2,813 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 | 1,214 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE | 3out of 4 | 2,438 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbourne College Headmaster's House , Old Wish Road BN21 4JX | - not rated | 651 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anderida Learning Centre Neville Mews , BN22 8HR | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Prep Meads , BN20 7RP | - not rated | 2,063 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bede's Prep School Duke's Drive , BN20 7XL | - not rated | 2,234 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The South Downs School Beechy Avenue , BN20 8NU | 4out of 4 | 2,744 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Locanda Del Duca | 26 Cornfield Terrace, Eastbourne | 111 yd | |
| The Lighthouse Gallery | 19 Cornfield Terrace, Eastbourne | 111 yd | |
| Pomodoro & Mozzarella | 23 Cornfield Terrace, Eastbourne | 111 yd | |
| Brunch Time | 17 Cornfield Terrace, Eastbourne | 111 yd | |
| Simply Patisserie | 112 South Street, Eastbourne | 127 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B1 | 114 South Street, Eastbourne | 127 yd | |
| Wetherspoon Plc | 21-23 Cornfield Road, Eastbourne | 157 yd | |
| Beerarama | 7b Bolton Road, Eastbourne | 167 yd | |
| Next Door | 8 Bolton Road, Eastbourne | 188 yd | |
| Broadway | 6 Bolton Road, Eastbourne | 188 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taco Bell | 143-145 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 280 yd | |
| Burger King | 79 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 282 yd | |
| The Best Kebab House | 14 Langney Road, Eastbourne | 314 yd | |
| Dallas Chicken & Pizza | 9 Langney Road, Eastbourne | 319 yd | |
| Wings & tings, Flip the bird & Seoul chikin | 15 Langney Road, Eastbourne | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op | 25-29 Cornfield Road, Eastbourne | 157 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 133-137 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 258 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 83-85 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 276 yd | |
| Iceland | 21-23 Langney Road, Eastbourne | 336 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 63 The Beacon, Eastbourne | 340 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City Gym Express FURNESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 380 yd |
| Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club Devonshire Park Devonshire Park College Road | tennis courts | 383 yd |
| Asterix Fitness Centre (Closed) SEASIDE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 613 yd |
| Eastbourne College MARLBOROUGH HOUSE MARLBOROUGH HOUSE OLD WISH ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 671 yd |
| Eastbourne Saffron Sports Club COMPTON PLACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 749 yd |
| Grand Hotel Health Club KING EDWARDS PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 775 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 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.