BN21 postcode: what it's like to live there
The BN21 district covers King Edward's Parade, Upperton, Old Town & Motcombe. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 7 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in BN21
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from BN21 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Brighton: 64 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in BN21
- Motcombe Infants' School · BN21 1SN · Remains Good (2023)
- The Cavendish School · BN21 1UE · Outstanding in every area (2025) · Top 33% in England
Secondary schools in BN21
- Ratton School · BN21 2XR · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 39% in England
- The Cavendish School · BN21 1UE · Outstanding in every area (2025) · Top 33% in England
Fee-paying schools in BN21
- Eastbourne College · BN21 4JX · Inspected by ISI
Nurseries and pre-schools in BN21
- Copperfields Day Nursery · BN21 1DU · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Acorns Day Nursery · BN21 2ET · Good (Ofsted)
- Saffrons Park Nursery · BN21 1EA · Good (Ofsted)
- Tom Thumb Nursery · BN21 3YA · Good (Ofsted)
- Bright Beginnings · BN21 2DX · Good (Ofsted)
- Camelot Kids · BN21 2BU · Good (Ofsted)
- Rainbow Nursery · BN21 2UD · Good (Ofsted)
- Jenny Wren Nursery School · BN21 1LQ
- Wren House Nursery School · BN21 1QS
- Leaps and Bounds Day Nursery · BN21 3TB · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in BN21
- Arlington Road Surgery · BN21 1DH
- Grove Road Surgery · BN21 4TX
- The Lighthouse Medical Practice · BN21 4HY
Neighbourhoods in BN21
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of BN21 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward's Parade | 38% | £197k | Very high | 16 min |
| Upperton | 21% | £225k | Very high | 10 min |
| Old Town & Motcombe | 19% | £300k | Low | 8 min |
| Pier | 13% | £178k | Very high | 16 min |
| Ratton | 5% | £380k | High | 8 min |
| Hampden Park South | 3% | £328k | Very high | 10 min |
Questions
Where is the BN21 postcode?
BN21 covers 7 neighbourhoods in King Edward's Parade, Upperton, Old Town & Motcombe, with 932 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in BN21?
The typical home price across BN21's neighbourhoods is £197k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in BN21?
2 primary and 2 secondary state schools have a BN21 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from BN21?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Brighton 64 minutes.