Compton Street is in Eastbourne and in Eastbourne district. BN21 4AN 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 Compton Street, Eastbourne, BN21 4AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN21 4BZ, BN21 4BA, BN21 4DH, BN21 4AR, BN21 4DW, BN21 4BB, BN21 4DQ, BN21 4AY, BN21 4FA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN21 4AN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.4% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.6% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 40.3% | 35.1% | -5.2% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 33.3% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 16.5% | 5.6% | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 12.1% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
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 | 43.1% | 45.6% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 34.9% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 13.5% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.4% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 19.8% | 17.6% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 8.6% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 10.3% | -8.7% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 5.6% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 16.7% | 9.3% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 36% | 39.5% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.7% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 92.4% | 86.5% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 5.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 72.4% 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 | 79% | 72.4% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| European Union | 9.8% | 13.2% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 2.8% | -3.0% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 5.2% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.4% | 71.5% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 11.5% | 6.4% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 6.7% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 7.1% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 3.2% | -6.2% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Compton Street was 179.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.0% lower than the Meads average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Compton Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Meads and the 48th highest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 109.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.4%.

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 5 Compton Court, 11 Compton Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-08-21 | £154,988 |
| Basement Flat 5 Compton Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2025-07-29 | £156,201 |
| Flat 5 Compton Court, 11 Compton Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-08-12 | £135,739 |
| Flat 3 5 Compton Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £173,500 | 2022-07-12 | £145,894 |
| 21 - 23 Compton Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex Other, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-05-20 | £532,979 |
BN21 4AN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BN21 4AN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne Primary School Melbourne Road , BN22 8BD | 2out of 4 | 982 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School 3 Tutts Barn Lane , BN22 8XT | 3out of 4 | 1,806 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School 3 Tutts Barn Lane , BN22 8XT | - not rated | 1,806 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roselands Infants' School Woodgate Road , BN22 8PD | - not rated | 1,865 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roselands Infants' School Woodgate Road , BN22 8PD | 3out of 4 | 1,865 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,814 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ratton School Park Avenue , BN21 2XR | - not rated | 3,851 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ratton School Park Avenue , BN21 2XR | 3out of 4 | 3,851 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 | 4,698 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's College Priory Road , BN23 7BL | 3out of 4 | 4,698 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 | 3,164 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sussex Downs College Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF | - not rated | 3,165 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne College of Arts and Technology Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF | - not rated | 3,165 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College Eastbourne King's Drive , BN21 2UN | - not rated | 3,396 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 | 1,543 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE | - not rated | 2,814 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 | 666 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anderida Therapeutic Learning Centre 145 Ashford Road , BN21 3UA | - not rated | 869 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Chelmsford Hall School Chelmsford Hall , Carlisle Road BN20 7EL | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Anderida Learning Centre Neville Mews , BN22 8HR | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roedean Moira House Upper Carlisle Road , BN20 7TE | - not rated | 1,937 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 | 252 yd | |
| La Locanda Del Duca | 26 Cornfield Terrace, Eastbourne | 263 yd | |
| The Lighthouse Gallery | 19 Cornfield Terrace, Eastbourne | 263 yd | |
| Pomodoro & Mozzarella | 23 Cornfield Terrace, Eastbourne | 263 yd | |
| Brunch Time | 17 Cornfield Terrace, Eastbourne | 263 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stage Door | 10 Compton Street, Eastbourne | 310 yd | |
| B1 | 114 South Street, Eastbourne | 314 yd | |
| Wetherspoon Plc | 21-23 Cornfield Road, Eastbourne | 402 yd | |
| Beerarama | 7b Bolton Road, Eastbourne | 407 yd | |
| Next Door | 8 Bolton Road, Eastbourne | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alibaba | 33 Seaside Road, Eastbourne | 408 yd | |
| Pizza 2 Night | 12 Susans Road, Eastbourne | 453 yd | |
| Pizza Hot 4 You | 2 Susans Road, Eastbourne | 453 yd | |
| Clay Oven | 43-45 Seaside Road, Eastbourne | 459 yd | |
| Taco Bell | 143-145 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op | 25-29 Cornfield Road, Eastbourne | 402 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 133-137 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 472 yd | |
| Iceland | 21-23 Langney Road, Eastbourne | 515 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 83-85 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 515 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 63 The Beacon, Eastbourne | 576 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club Devonshire Park Devonshire Park College Road | tennis courts | 403 yd |
| City Gym Express FURNESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 528 yd |
| Asterix Fitness Centre (Closed) SEASIDE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 646 yd |
| Grand Hotel Health Club KING EDWARDS PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 647 yd |
| Eastbourne College MARLBOROUGH HOUSE MARLBOROUGH HOUSE OLD WISH ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 665 yd |
| Eastbourne Saffron Sports Club COMPTON PLACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 923 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 | 77.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.