South Street is in Eastbourne and in Eastbourne district. BN21 4LD 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 South Street, Eastbourne, BN21 4LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN21 4LR, BN21 4LJ, BN21 4LN, BN21 4LL, BN21 4LP, BN21 4LS, BN21 4LG, BN21 4LU, BN21 4SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN21 4LD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 51% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 46.4% | 49% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 42.9% | 37.7% | -5.2% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.7% | 25.1% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -19.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 20.1% | 20.8% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 11.7% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 7.1% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 42.5% | 31.1% | -11.4% | 48.4% | -17.3% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 43.4% | 10.1% | 33.6% | 9.8% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 16.3% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 7.7% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 19.6% | 20.8% | 1.2% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 8.2% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 12.6% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 6% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 14.8% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 34.4% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 0.6% |
| Other | 7.9% | 3.3% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 92.3% | 86.9% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
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 | 82.6% | 72.4% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 13.8% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.2% | 73.2% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 15.5% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 6.2% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 2.1% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 3.1% | -4.6% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 12.7% | 6.0% | 6.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Street was 73.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.7% lower than the Meads average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Street has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Meads and the 142nd highest crime rate of 328 local areas in Eastbourne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.2%.

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 6 Valentine Court South Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2022-06-23 | £193,346 |
| Flat 4 Valentine Court South Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-05-25 | £206,191 |
| Flat 3 Valentine Court South Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2018-05-04 | £203,480 |
| Flat 9 Valentine Court South Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2015-05-01 | £202,338 |
| Flat 10 Valentine Court South Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2015-02-13 | £217,580 |
BN21 4LD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 4LD 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 | 60 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne Primary School Melbourne Road , BN22 8BD | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School 3 Tutts Barn Lane , BN22 8XT | 3out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roselands Infants' School Woodgate Road , BN22 8PD | - not rated | 1,824 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Junior School Ringwood Road , BN22 8UA | - not rated | 1,933 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Motcombe Infants' School Macmillan Drive , BN21 1SN | 3out of 4 | 2,057 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 | 3,345 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | 3out of 4 | 4,309 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's College Priory Road , BN23 7BL | 3out of 4 | 4,730 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Turing School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | - not rated | 4,974 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 | 2,737 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 | 974 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE | 3out of 4 | 2,256 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 | 560 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anderida Learning Centre Neville Mews , BN22 8HR | - not rated | 1,295 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Prep Meads , BN20 7RP | - not rated | 1,915 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bede's Prep School Duke's Drive , BN20 7XL | - not rated | 2,105 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The South Downs School Beechy Avenue , BN20 8NU | 4out of 4 | 2,524 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dem Shish | 85-87 South Street, Eastbourne | 19 yd | |
| Taj | 89 South Street, Eastbourne | 19 yd | |
| Morgan's Bistro Ltd | 119 South Street, Eastbourne | 99 yd | |
| Simply Patisserie | 112 South Street, Eastbourne | 127 yd | |
| Ashoka Restaurant | 28-30 Cornfield Road, Eastbourne | 140 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B1 | 114 South Street, Eastbourne | 127 yd | |
| The Eagle | 57 South Street, Eastbourne | 150 yd | |
| Wetherspoon Plc | 21-23 Cornfield Road, Eastbourne | 196 yd | |
| The Dew Drop Inn | 37-39 South Street, Eastbourne | 213 yd | |
| Eastbourne Cocktail Club | 10 Station Street, Eastbourne | 244 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry King | 6 South Street, Eastbourne | 276 yd | |
| Streat Thai | 1b Ivy Terrace, Eastbourne | 300 yd | |
| Burger King | 79 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 312 yd | |
| Mande | 50 Grove Road, Eastbourne | 313 yd | |
| Kenito's Piri Piri | 34 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op | 25-29 Cornfield Road, Eastbourne | 196 yd | |
| Dem Food Centre | 58 Grove Road, Eastbourne | 313 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 83-85 Terminus Road, Eastbourne | 318 yd | |
| Tesco | 68 Grove Road, Eastbourne | 323 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 63 The Beacon, Eastbourne | 376 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City Gym Express FURNESS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 141 yd |
| Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club Devonshire Park Devonshire Park College Road | tennis courts | 279 yd |
| Eastbourne Saffron Sports Club COMPTON PLACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 502 yd |
| Eastbourne College MARLBOROUGH HOUSE MARLBOROUGH HOUSE OLD WISH ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 527 yd |
| Grand Hotel Health Club KING EDWARDS PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 740 yd |
| Asterix Fitness Centre (Closed) SEASIDE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 838 yd |
| Tennis In The Park Dittons Road | tennis courts | 885 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.