Birling Street, Eastbourne
House prices, sold prices and local information for BN21 1RL.
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At a glance
14 property sales on Birling Street, Eastbourne have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £315,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £306,381. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 4 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 93% terraced, 7% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Birling Street range from £262,500 to £365,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Birling Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Birling Street has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all BN21 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 14 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 13 | £306,381 | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £365,000 | 5 Apr 2024 |
Sold prices on Birling Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7, Birling Street BN21 1RL | 24 Apr 2026 | £315,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 17, Birling Street BN21 1RL | 19 Sep 2024 | £362,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 34, Birling Street BN21 1RL | 4 Jul 2024 | £310,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 19, Birling Street BN21 1RL | 3 Jul 2024 | £354,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Birling Street BN21 1RL | 5 Apr 2024 | £365,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 38, Birling Street BN21 1RL | 26 Mar 2021 | £340,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 26, Birling Street BN21 1RL | 18 Mar 2021 | £307,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 21, Birling Street BN21 1RL | 26 Nov 2020 | £300,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Birling Street BN21 1RL | 22 Jul 2019 | £274,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 13, Birling Street BN21 1RL | 12 Nov 2018 | £289,950 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 38, Birling Street BN21 1RL | 22 Aug 2018 | £315,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 17, Birling Street BN21 1RL | 6 Oct 2017 | £262,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 19, Birling Street BN21 1RL | 28 Feb 2017 | £284,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Birling Street BN21 1RL | 13 Sep 2016 | £269,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 7, Birling Street | £269,000 (Sep 2016) → £315,000 (Apr 2026) | +17% over 10 yrs |
| 17, Birling Street | £262,500 (Oct 2017) → £362,000 (Sep 2024) | +38% over 7 yrs |
| 19, Birling Street | £284,000 (Feb 2017) → £354,000 (Jul 2024) | +25% over 7 yrs |
| 38, Birling Street | £315,000 (Aug 2018) → £340,000 (Mar 2021) | +8% over 3 yrs |
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Schools near Birling Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motcombe Infants' School 219 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| The South Downs School 164 pupils | Academy special converter | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Pashley Down Infant School 230 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| The Cavendish School 1,399 pupils | All-through | 2–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Gildredge House 1,169 pupils | All-through | 4–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Ocklynge Junior School 720 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School 432 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Ratton School 1,183 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.1 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Eastbourne station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- Hampden Park (Sussex) station 1.7 mi · 34 min walk
- Polegate station 3.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Northiam Road (opp, Green Street) 1 min walk
- Northiam Road (adj, Green Street) 1 min walk
- Broomfield Street (adj, Green Street) 1 min walk
- Broomfield Street (opp, Green Street) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Victoria Medical Centre
153A Victoria Drive, Eastbourne · 0.2 mi - Arlington Road Surgery
1 Arlington Road, Eastbourne · 1.0 mi - Grove Road Surgery
59-63 Grove Road, Eastbourne · 1.1 mi - The Lighthouse Medical Practice
6 College Road, Eastbourne · 1.2 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Albert Parade · 0.2 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Eastbourne Victoria Drive Local · 0.2 mi
- Waitrose Waitrose Eastbourne · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Framfield Way · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Kamsons Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Kamsons Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Arlington Road Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 1.0 mi
- Orchard Dental Group · 1.0 mi
- The Annexe · 1.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 10 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 10 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 79.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 18.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 640 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 20.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,572 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 94% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 92% |
Share of homes across Eastbourne with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Birling Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Eastbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.5% | 90.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.4% | 2.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.6% | 1.3% |
Religion
| Here | Eastbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.3% | 43.2% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 45.9% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Eastbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 84.8% |
| Born outside the UK | 10.6% | 15.2% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Eastbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 44.6% | 29.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.2% | 17.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.6% | 14.6% |
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 18.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| Other qualifications | 2.1% | 3.3% |
General health
| Here | Eastbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.7% | 43.2% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 35.2% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 15.2% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.4% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Eastbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 46.5% | 44.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 28.7% | 21.9% |
| No cars or vans in household | 16.7% | 26.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.1% | 6.8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Eastbourne.
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Estate agents near Birling Street
- Open Hosue 0.1 mi
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- Ancells 0.4 mi
- Chesters Letting Agency;Chesters 1.0 mi
- Leaders 1.1 mi
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