Devonshire Place is in Eastbourne and in Eastbourne district. BN21 4BZ is located in the Meads electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastbourne. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Devonshire Place, Eastbourne, BN21 4BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN21 4AN, BN21 4DW, BN21 4AQ, BN21 4AY, BN21 4AG, BN21 4AF, BN21 4AX, BN21 4BB, BN21 4BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN21 4BZ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.9% of the population 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 | 61.1% | 59.9% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 8.9% |
| Male | 38.9% | 40.1% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -8.9% |
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 | 22.7% | 16.6% | -6.1% | 37.9% | -21.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 50.3% | 5.4% | 44.2% | 6.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 9.8% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 21% | 22.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 16.0% |
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 | 23.3% | 33.9% | 10.6% | 48.4% | -14.5% |
| Good health | 47.2% | 41.5% | -5.7% | 33.6% | 7.9% |
| Fair health | 23.3% | 18.1% | -5.2% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 5.8% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 26.1% | 17.3% | -8.8% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 8% | 2.9% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 14.2% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5.6% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 9.3% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.6% | 42.6% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 8.8% |
| Other | 7.4% | 3.1% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.9% | 92.9% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
In this area, 80.6% 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 | 87.2% | 80.6% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 4.1% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 80.6% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 18.8% | 18.8% | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 0.6% | -9.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.4% | 76.7% | 15.7% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.7% | 37.2% | -12.5% |
| Christian | 69.4% | 46.2% | 23.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Devonshire Place was 42.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.2% lower than the Meads average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Devonshire Place has the 17th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Meads and the 119th lowest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.4%.

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 9 The Garden Court, 15 Devonshire Place, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2024-09-27 | £760,645 |
| Flat 1 The Garden Court, 15 Devonshire Place, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-03-26 | £322,552 |
| Flat 8 The Garden Court, 15 Devonshire Place, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-02-16 | £394,963 |
| Flat 3 The Garden Court, 15 Devonshire Place, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2017-06-06 | £447,383 |
| Flat 10 The Garden Court, 15 Devonshire Place, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2016-11-30 | £373,506 |
BN21 4BZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 4BZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 71% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 115 |
| Full-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Part-Time Employee | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne Primary School Melbourne Road , BN22 8BD | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School 3 Tutts Barn Lane , BN22 8XT | 3out of 4 | 1,645 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roselands Infants' School Woodgate Road , BN22 8PD | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Junior School Ringwood Road , BN22 8UA | - not rated | 2,038 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Meads Church of England Primary School Rowsley Road , BN20 7XS | - not rated | 2,431 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 | 3,670 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | 3out of 4 | 4,556 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's College Priory Road , BN23 7BL | 3out of 4 | 4,669 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Turing School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | - not rated | 5,097 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 | 3,000 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 | 1,364 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE | 3out of 4 | 2,625 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 | 603 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anderida Learning Centre Neville Mews , BN22 8HR | - not rated | 1,259 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Prep Meads , BN20 7RP | - not rated | 2,020 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bede's Prep School Duke's Drive , BN20 7XL | - not rated | 2,172 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The South Downs School Beechy Avenue , BN20 8NU | 4out of 4 | 2,915 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Snug at the Trinity Centre | Trinity Place, Eastbourne | 214 yd | |
| La Locanda Del Duca | 26 Cornfield Terrace, Eastbourne | 220 yd | |
| The Lighthouse Gallery | 19 Cornfield Terrace, Eastbourne | 220 yd | |
| Pomodoro & Mozzarella | 23 Cornfield Terrace, Eastbourne | 220 yd | |
| Brunch Time | 17 Cornfield Terrace, Eastbourne | 220 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B1 | 114 South Street, Eastbourne | 269 yd | |
| The Stage Door | 10 Compton Street, Eastbourne | 331 yd | |
| Wetherspoon Plc | 21-23 Cornfield Road, Eastbourne | 350 yd | |
| Beerarama | 7b Bolton Road, Eastbourne | 354 yd | |
| Next Door | 8 Bolton Road, Eastbourne | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alibaba | 33 Seaside Road, Eastbourne | 378 yd | |
| Pizza 2 Night | 12 Susans Road, Eastbourne | 417 yd | |
| Pizza Hot 4 You | 2 Susans Road, Eastbourne | 417 yd | |
| Taco Bell | 143-145 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 425 yd | |
| Clay Oven | 43-45 Seaside Road, Eastbourne | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op | 25-29 Cornfield Road, Eastbourne | 350 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 133-137 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 421 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 83-85 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 463 yd | |
| Iceland | 21-23 Langney Road, Eastbourne | 469 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 63 The Beacon, Eastbourne | 524 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club Devonshire Park Devonshire Park College Road | tennis courts | 392 yd |
| City Gym Express FURNESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 495 yd |
| Asterix Fitness Centre (Closed) SEASIDE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 625 yd |
| Eastbourne College MARLBOROUGH HOUSE MARLBOROUGH HOUSE OLD WISH ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 665 yd |
| Grand Hotel Health Club KING EDWARDS PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 674 yd |
| Eastbourne Saffron Sports Club COMPTON PLACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 887 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 | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.31 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.31 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.