Compton Place Road Eastbourne
56 addresses across 5 postcodes (BN21), about 410 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 13200454.
- Energy: 33 homes have an energy certificate (C: 12, D: 9, E: 12).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Eastbourne costs £2,654 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Eastbourne, about 460 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Gildredge Park, is about 180 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 10 to 20 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 56 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Arlington Road Surgery, about 290 m away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,040 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 64% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 81 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
33 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 135 m². Most common: Flat (19); House, detached (8); House, semi-detached (3). Built: 1900-1929 (19); 1930-1949 (6); before 1900 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (21); rented (private) (6); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (13 addresses)
- 10a, Dittons Road
- 15, Dittons Road
- 15a, Dittons Road
- 18, Dittons Road
- 20, Dittons Road
- Flat 1 Aymond Grange, 12, Dittons Road
- Flat 1, 22, Dittons Road
- Flat 2, 6, Dittons Road
- Flat 2, Sunridge, 14, Dittons Road
- Flat 3 Aymond Grange, 12, Dittons Road
- Flat 4 Aymond Grange, 12, Dittons Road
- The Corner House, 3 Dittons Road
- The Cottage, 11, Dittons Road
Council tax
What each band costs in Eastbourne in 2026-27: Band D £2,654 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,770 | £2,064 | £2,359 | £2,654 | £3,244 | £3,834 | £4,424 | £5,309 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (30% of about 2,420 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Chantry House, 22 Upperton Road: up to 18 homes, permissioned (150 m)
- Southfields Road Car Park: up to 19 homes, pending decision (220 m)
- Land Between Upperton Road and Southfields Road: up to 78 homes, not permissioned (250 m)
- 2 Wharf Road: up to 9 homes, permissioned (330 m)
- Eastbourne Law Courts, Old Orchard Road: up to 35 homes, not permissioned (360 m)
- Eastbourne Police Station, Grove Road: up to 50 homes, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- St Annes House 2 St Annes Road: up to 35 homes, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Land adjoining the Railway Station and the Enterprise Centre: up to 244 homes, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 8 September 2026: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 7 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BN21 1DW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BN21 1DR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BN21 1DN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BN21 1HD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 7 | unlikely |
| BN21 1DL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 56 addresses are between 10 m and 20 m above sea level (15 m on average); the ground rises about 10 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN21 1DL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN21 1DN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN21 1DR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN21 1DW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN21 1HD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Eastbourne 3.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hampden Park (Sussex) 861,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Polegate 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 53 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dittons Road Eastbourne | 50 m |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Apcoa | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Apcoa Charging Station | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 53.1 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Arlington Road Surgery | 290 m |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Arlington Road Pharmacy | 290 m |
| NHS dentists | 14 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Orchard Dental Group | 290 m |
| Hospital | Esperance Private Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Sussex Police | 380 m |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Eastbourne Station Cashzone | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gildredge Park 9.6 ha | 180 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,040 m² | 350 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Eastbourne College War Memorial Field 3.9 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mottcombe Cottage Gardens Ltd 1,470 m² | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 12 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Anglo-Saxon cemetery and associated prehistoric remains at St Anne's Road, Upperton, a scheduled monument, 620 m (0.4 miles) north. 53 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Anglo-Saxon cemetery and associated prehistoric remains at St Anne's Road, Upperton | Scheduled monument | 620 m (0.4 miles) north |
| The Stables and Coachhouses at Compton Place | Listed building, Grade I | 620 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Compton Place | Listed building, Grade I | 660 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Compton Place | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 670 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 690 m (0.4 miles) west |
| The Old Parsonage (Parish Hall) | Listed building, Grade II* | 710 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| The Wish Tower: martello tower no 73 | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Bowl barrow west of Paradise Plantation | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Paradise Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| The Pound | Tidal water | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| East Dean Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Southbourne Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Well Combe | Valley | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Langney Point | Wetland | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 55 | 56 |
1 of the street's 56 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Eastbourne: see them on the Eastbourne page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gildredge House | All-through | 4–16 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bourne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Motcombe Infants' School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Cavendish School | All-through | 2–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Stafford Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Roselands Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pashley Down Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Manse BN21 1DW | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 70 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Marlborough Court BN21 1BT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Lade House BN21 1HA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Gildredge Park Bowling Club BN21 1HA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 4 Good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Heatherdene Rest Home BN21 1BU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Little Acorns Day Nursery BN21 2ET | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| The Chase Rest Home BN21 1BU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Copperfields Nursery BN21 1DU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Saffrons Rest Home BN21 1DU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Nelson Coffee - The Roastery BN21 1BE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Orchardown Residential Home BN21 1DB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Apex Convenience Store BN21 1BE | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Kebab Kingdom BN21 1BE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Arundel Care Services BN21 2AQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Pedro’s Fish and Chips Takeaway BN21 1DB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (38); On or near Southfields Road (17); On or near Upperton Lane (14); On or near Saffrons Road (6); On or near Dittons Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 64% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 27% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 39% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 36% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Heatherdene Rest Home (hospitals/childcare/caring premises, BN21 1BU) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 19 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Pebbles Eastbourne (restaurant/cafe/canteen, BN21 1BD) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 29 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- BN21 1DW: 21 addresses of 22 in the postcode
- BN21 1DR: 19 addresses of 20 in the postcode
- BN21 1DN: 12 addresses
- BN21 1HD: 3 addresses of 50 in the postcode
- BN21 1DL: 1 address of 50 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Arlington Road · Southfields Road · Saffrons Road · Upperton Lane · Bernard Lane · Beatrice Lane · Richmond Place · Upperton Road · Upperton Road · Upperton Gardens · Old Orchard Road · Wharf Road
All the streets in BN21 and across Eastbourne.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.