Compton Street is in Eastbourne and in Eastbourne district. BN21 4BB 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 4BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN21 4DQ, BN21 4BD, BN21 4BE, BN21 4FA, BN21 4DW, BN21 4AS, BN21 4AR, BN21 4EW, BN21 4NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN21 4BB 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 186.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.0% lower than the Meads average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Compton Street has the 11th 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 98.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.0%.

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 Park Lodge, 4 Compton Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2023-02-16 | £103,387 |
| Flat 5 Park Lodge, 4 Compton Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2019-07-09 | £93,841 |
| Flat 9 Park Lodge, 4 Compton Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £89,950 | 2014-01-31 | £129,065 |
| Flat 4 Park Lodge, 4 Compton Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2007-06-01 | £108,579 |
| Flat 6 Park Lodge, 4 Compton Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2006-05-23 | £103,556 |
BN21 4BB 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 4BB 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School 3 Tutts Barn Lane , BN22 8XT | 3out of 4 | 1,709 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roselands Infants' School Woodgate Road , BN22 8PD | - not rated | 1,901 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Junior School Ringwood Road , BN22 8UA | - not rated | 2,127 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Meads Church of England Primary School Rowsley Road , BN20 7XS | - not rated | 2,331 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,709 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | 3out of 4 | 4,620 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's College Priory Road , BN23 7BL | 3out of 4 | 4,772 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Turing School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | - not rated | 5,186 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 | 3,059 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 | 1,339 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE | 3out of 4 | 2,640 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 | 503 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anderida Learning Centre Neville Mews , BN22 8HR | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Prep Meads , BN20 7RP | - not rated | 1,918 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bede's Prep School Duke's Drive , BN20 7XL | - not rated | 2,069 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The South Downs School Beechy Avenue , BN20 8NU | 4out of 4 | 2,904 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 | 226 yd | |
| The Lighthouse Gallery | 19 Cornfield Terrace, Eastbourne | 226 yd | |
| Pomodoro & Mozzarella | 23 Cornfield Terrace, Eastbourne | 226 yd | |
| Brunch Time | 17 Cornfield Terrace, Eastbourne | 226 yd | |
| More Than Cake | Carlisle Road, Eastbourne | 227 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stage Door | 10 Compton Street, Eastbourne | 228 yd | |
| B1 | 114 South Street, Eastbourne | 279 yd | |
| Carlton Court Bar | 10 Wilmington Square, Eastbourne | 384 yd | |
| Wetherspoon Plc | 21-23 Cornfield Road, Eastbourne | 396 yd | |
| Beerarama | 7b Bolton Road, Eastbourne | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alibaba | 33 Seaside Road, Eastbourne | 482 yd | |
| Taco Bell | 143-145 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 510 yd | |
| Pizza 2 Night | 12 Susans Road, Eastbourne | 519 yd | |
| Pizza Hot 4 You | 2 Susans Road, Eastbourne | 519 yd | |
| Burger King | 79 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op | 25-29 Cornfield Road, Eastbourne | 396 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 133-137 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 500 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 83-85 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 525 yd | |
| Iceland | 21-23 Langney Road, Eastbourne | 559 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 63 The Beacon, Eastbourne | 589 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club Devonshire Park Devonshire Park College Road | tennis courts | 315 yd |
| City Gym Express FURNESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 463 yd |
| Grand Hotel Health Club KING EDWARDS PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 570 yd |
| Eastbourne College MARLBOROUGH HOUSE MARLBOROUGH HOUSE OLD WISH ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 574 yd |
| Asterix Fitness Centre (Closed) SEASIDE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 728 yd |
| Eastbourne Saffron Sports Club COMPTON PLACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 858 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.