Hurst Road Eastbourne
1 address across 1 postcode (BN21), about 340 m long. USRN 13200877.
- 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 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Motcombe Gardens, is about 570 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 49 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Victoria Medical Centre, about 710 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 49% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 33 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (17% of about 760 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- Church of St Michael and All Angels, grade II
- Ocklynge cemetery chapel, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Milton Garage, 72a Milton Road: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- 38a Motcombe Road: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- The Mews, 5 Watts Lane: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Greenfield Road Methodist Church: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Land adjacent 51 Church Street: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- St. Elizabeth’s Church, Old Town: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
- Garages to the rear of 36-40 Broomfield Street: up to 8 homes, permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 49 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN21 2PU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Eastbourne 3.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Hampden Park (Sussex) 861,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Polegate 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 53 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Hurst Arms Upperton | 30 m |
| Ferry terminal | Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal | 14.9 km (9.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Apcoa | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest evyve Charging Station | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 51.9 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Victoria Medical Centre | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kamsons Pharmacy | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Eastbourne District General Hospital | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Sussex Police | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Framfield Way Cashzone | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Motcombe Gardens 6,200 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Gildredge Park 9.6 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,060 m² | 280 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mottcombe Cottage Gardens Ltd 1,470 m² | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 10 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, 680 m (0.4 miles) south-east. 29 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 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 | 680 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| The Old Parsonage (Parish Hall) | Listed building, Grade II* | 710 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 740 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Bowl barrow on Beachy Brow 820m north west of Youth Hostel | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Two bowl barrows south of Foxholes Brow | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Compton Place | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| The Hoo | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Garden Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Southbourne Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Willingdon Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Crunden's Bottom | Valley | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Eastbourne Beach | Beach | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Langney Point | Wetland | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.5 | 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 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motcombe Infants' School | Primary | 5–7 | 330 m | No published inspection |
| The Cavendish School | All-through | 2–16 | 330 m | 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 |
| Ocklynge Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; 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) |
| Pashley Down Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gildredge House | All-through | 4–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| East Sussex College Group | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ratton School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Stafford Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hurst Arms BN21 1TW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Downtown Deli BN21 1TJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Ocklynge Manor BN21 2PG | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 270 m | 4 Good | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Victoria Baptist Church BN21 1UE | Other catering premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Ashgrange House Care Home BN21 2QA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Premier - Cheers Local Store BN21 1TH | Retailers - other | 350 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Beeches Retirement Hotel BN21 2QA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Shandon House BN21 2LY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hurst Road (24); On or near Rodmill Road (6); On or near Rossington Close (2); On or near Selby Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 49% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- BN21 2PU: 1 address of 9 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Rodmill Road · Burton Road · Long Acre Close · Rossington Close · Selby Road · Pocock's Road · Hurst Road · Hurst Lane · Yielding's Close · Claxton Close · Parker Close · Ocklynge Avenue
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.