Rodmill Drive Eastbourne
41 addresses across 8 postcodes (BN21), about 570 m (0.4 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 13200649.
- Sales: 61 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £400,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 28 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 7, D: 18, E: 2).
- 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 D; 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 Hampden Park (Sussex), about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Motcombe Gardens, is about 1 km (0.6 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: Its addresses are 15 to 51 m above sea level.
- Noise: 15 of its 41 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Victoria Medical Centre, about 1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 880 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 82% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 294 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | £337,500 | £325,000 | £350,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | £396,000 | £342,000 | £450,000 |
| 2022 | 5 | £356,800 | £260,000 | £425,000 |
| 2021 | 3 | £325,000 | £250,000 | £386,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £254,500 | £250,000 | £259,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £299,500 | £259,000 | £340,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £370,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £296,500 | £239,000 | £354,000 |
| 2016 | 3 | £280,000 | £258,500 | £285,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £277,500 | £275,000 | £280,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £217,500 | £217,500 | £217,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2026 | 20 BN21 2SW | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 4 Nov 2024 | 25 BN21 2SH | Semi-detached | £325,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2024 | 1 BN21 2SR | Semi-detached | £350,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2023 | 24 BN21 2SP | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 19 May 2023 | 29 BN21 2SL | Detached | £342,000 | |
| 9 Sep 2022 | 27 BN21 2SL | Detached | £338,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2022 | 34 BN21 2SP | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2022 | 22 BN21 2SW | Detached | £385,000 | |
| 7 Jun 2022 | 3 BN21 2SR | Terraced | £356,800 | |
| 28 Jan 2022 | 31 BN21 2SL | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2021 | 33 BN21 2SL | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2021 | 20 BN21 2SW | Detached | £386,000 | |
| 5 Feb 2021 | 26 BN21 2SP | Semi-detached | £325,000 | |
| 23 Nov 2020 | 41 BN21 2SW | Detached | £259,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2020 | 23 BN21 2SH | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2019 | 14 BN21 2SG | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 30 May 2019 | 45 BN21 2SW | Detached | £259,000 | |
| 16 May 2018 | 24 BN21 2SP | Detached | £370,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2017 | 43 BN21 2SW | Detached | £239,000 | |
| 19 May 2017 | 30 BN21 2SP | Detached | £354,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2016 | 5 BN21 2SR | Terraced | £258,500 | |
| 22 Jul 2016 | 17 BN21 2SH | Semi-detached | £285,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2016 | 25 BN21 2SH | Semi-detached | £280,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2015 | 32 BN21 2SP | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 7 May 2015 | 18 BN21 2SW | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 19 Jul 2012 | 18 BN21 2SW | Detached | £217,500 | |
| 29 Nov 2011 | 20 BN21 2SW | Detached | £293,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2011 | 24 BN21 2SP | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 23 Dec 2009 | 41 BN21 2SW | Detached | £165,000 | |
| 7 Oct 2009 | 47 BN21 2SW | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 7 Aug 2009 | 5 BN21 2SR | Terraced | £175,000 | |
| 28 May 2009 | 9 BN21 2SR | Terraced | £175,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2008 | 37 BN21 2SL | Detached | £151,000 | |
| 19 Sep 2008 | 11 BN21 2SR | Terraced | £197,500 | |
| 19 Sep 2008 | 11 BN21 2SR | Terraced | £60,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Mar 2007 | 16 BN21 2SG | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2006 | 17 BN21 2SH | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 6 Apr 2006 | 26 BN21 2SP | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2005 | 1 BN21 2SR | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 6 Oct 2005 | 32 BN21 2SP | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 5 Sep 2005 | 14 BN21 2SG | Detached | £227,250 | |
| 15 Aug 2005 | 47 BN21 2SW | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2005 | 12 BN21 2SG | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 8 Dec 2004 | 14 BN21 2SG | Detached | £168,000 | |
| 3 Jun 2004 | 16 BN21 2SG | Detached | £217,000 | |
| 15 Mar 2004 | 20 BN21 2SW | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2003 | 16 BN21 2SG | Detached | £172,500 | |
| 31 Jan 2002 | 30 BN21 2SP | Detached | £165,000 | |
| 18 Jan 2002 | 1 BN21 2SR | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2001 | 9 BN21 2SR | Terraced | £123,000 |
Energy performance certificates
28 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 85 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (14); House, detached (7); Bungalow, semi-detached (3). Built: 1967-1975 (14); 1950-1966 (5); 1983-1990 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (20); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (14 addresses)
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 D (33% of about 1,410 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)
- St. Elizabeth’s Church, Old Town: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
- Milton Garage, 72a Milton Road: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (950 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 15 September 2026 to 17 September 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the verge (minor works)
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 41 addresses are between 15 m and 51 m above sea level (30 m on average); the ground rises about 36 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN21 1TR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN21 2PT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN21 2SG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN21 2SH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN21 2SL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN21 2SP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN21 2SR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN21 2SW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hampden Park (Sussex) 861,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Eastbourne 3.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Polegate 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rutland Close Upperton | 80 m |
| Car parks | Apcoa | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest evyve Charging Station | 280 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 51.6 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Victoria Medical Centre | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kamsons Pharmacy | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Eastbourne District General Hospital | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Sussex Police | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Framfield Way Cashzone | 60 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Motcombe Gardens 6,200 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,470 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Mottcombe Cottage Gardens Ltd 1,470 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Anglo-Saxon cemetery and associated prehistoric remains at St Anne's Road, Upperton, a scheduled monument, 940 m (0.6 miles) south-east. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| 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 | 940 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Pair of bowl barrows and a saucer barrow 180m south west of Further Plantation: part of Foxholes Brow round barrow cemetery | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Two bowl barrows south of Foxholes Brow | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| The Hoo | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Compton Place | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ham Shaw | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Southbourne Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Willingdon Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Tas Combe | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Eastbourne Beach | Beach | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Langney Point | Wetland | 4.4 km (2.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 26 | 41 |
15 of the street's 41 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cavendish School | All-through | 2–16 | 560 m (0.3 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 |
| East Sussex College Group | 16 plus | 16–99 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Motcombe Infants' School | Primary | 5–7 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ocklynge Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 850 m (0.5 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) |
| Ratton School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Pashley Down Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Stafford Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gildredge House | All-through | 4–16 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Parkland Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Parkland Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Roselands Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windmills Bakery BN21 2RB | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Uncle Sam's BN21 2RB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2026 |
| Rodmill Post Office BN21 2RB | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Marine Fish and Chips BN21 2RB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2026 |
| Ann's Flowers BN21 2RB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2026 |
| The Co-operative Group BN21 2RB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 80 m | 5 Very good | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Subway BN21 2UH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Kings Drive Petrol Service Station BN21 2UH | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2026 |
| The Rodmill Public House BN21 2QP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Eastbourne District General Hospital - Main Kitchen BN21 2UD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Rainbow Day Nursery, East Sussex NHS Trust BN21 2UD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Eastbourne District General Hospital - Ward Service BN21 2UD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2026 |
| League of Friends Shop BN21 2UD | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 233 |
| Public order | 16 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (249); On or near Petrol Station (13); On or near Rushlake Crescent (11); On or near Framfield Way (8); On or near Burton Road (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 41% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 82% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 62% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 41% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 46% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 8 to 10 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 2SH: 8 addresses
- BN21 2SR: 8 addresses
- BN21 2SW: 8 addresses
- BN21 2SL: 6 addresses
- BN21 2SP: 6 addresses
- BN21 2SG: 3 addresses
- BN21 1TR: 1 address of 17 in the postcode
- BN21 2PT: 1 address of 26 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Rutland Close · Rushlake Crescent · Framfield Way · King's Drive · Yielding's Close · Weavers Close · Beverington Close · Claxton Close · Rangemore Drive · Selsfield Close · Parker Close · Beverington 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.