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East Blatchington

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About

East Blatchington is a residential area situated on the southeastern edge of Lewes, bordering the South Downs National Park. The neighbourhood is primarily composed of post-war housing, with a mix of detached homes, terraced streets, and some modern developments. Its layout is defined by quiet, winding roads like Blatchington Road and Rotten Row, which lead towards the open downland. The area provides essential local amenities, including a primary school and a convenience store, serving its community.

A distinct feature is the presence of the former Blatchington Windmill, a historic smock mill built in the 1820s that stands as a local landmark. The area offers direct pedestrian access to the rolling chalk hills of the Downs via paths like the one from Rotten Row. This creates a clear transition from suburb to open countryside, with expansive views back over the town and the Ouse Valley. The residential character is quiet and settled, with a strong sense of connection to the surrounding natural landscape.

Area overview

On average East Blatchington has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in East Blatchington is £52,731 per year. There are 3 schools in East Blatchington: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). East Blatchington is home to around 9,342 people, with a population density of about 1,151.2 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
21
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

East Blatchington Population
9,342
Population density
1,151.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.67(-63%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.35(-57%)
Public order
2.25(-63%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.61(-75%)
Other theft
1.5(-73%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,662
92.72%
Other White
253
2.71%
Irish
69
0.74%
White and Asian (mixed)
58
0.62%
Indian
52
0.56%
Total population: 9,342

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,597
31.91%
Level 3 (A level)
1,387
17.04%
No qualifications
1,350
16.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,134
13.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
853
10.48%
Total 16+ residents: 8,138

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,441
58.51%
Owns with a mortgage
1,112
26.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
392
9.4%
Social rents from council
79
1.89%
Other social rented
64
1.53%
Total households: 4,172

Property prices in East Blatchington

Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in East Blatchington area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £887,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for East Blatchington in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Blatchington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached31£340,000
Detached85£475,000
Flats18£190,000
Terraced17£345,000

10 years median price trend in East Blatchington

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Blatchington.

All postcodes in East Blatchington

BN252TL

Gleneagles Close

BN252EP

Kingsmead

BN252LA

Westdown Road

BN252SQ

Elizabeth Close

BN252SE

Harbour View Close

BN252QJ

New Coastguard Cottages

BN252PS

Connaught Road

BN252HE

Belgrave Road

BN253DE

Barn Rise

BN253EQ

Queensway

BN253AS

Lower Drive

BN252JB

Firle Road

BN252SZ

Freeland Close

BN252EH

Wilmington Road

BN252PA

Surrey Road

BN252XA

Alexandra Close

BN252QE

Queens Park Gardens

BN253DR

Northcliffe Close

BN253DG

Homefield Road

BN252PX

Connaught Road

BN252HZ

Bowden Rise

BN253EA

Upper Sherwood Road

BN252EJ

Belgrave Road

BN252NA

Beacon Road

BN253AL

North Way

BN252EG

Belgrave Road

BN252RS

Marine Drive

BN252EX

Kingsmead Walk

BN252RG

Hawth Close

BN252DJ

Chichester Road

BN252AL

Blatchington Hill

BN252LH

Kings Mead Lane

BN253DH

Rose Walk

BN252NG

Hawth Way

BN252BS

Grosvenor Road

BN252DB

Salisbury Road

BN253BB

Lexden Road

BN252PG

Park Road

BN252RZ

Edward Close

BN252PY

Marine Parade

BN252DS

St Marys Close

BN252PT

Connaught Road

BN252SB

St Andrews Drive

BN253QY

Seagrove Way

BN252JF

Wilkinson Way

BN253AG

Upper Belgrave Road

BN252XB

Adelaide Close

BN252HH

Firle Road

BN252UE

Bishopstone Road

BN252UH

New Cottages

BN252TP

Rosemount Close

BN252PU

Connaught Road

BN252XW

Royal Drive

BN252RD

Hawth Hill

BN253DX

Homefield Road

BN253AT

Lower Drive

BN253AJ

North Camp Lane

BN252NF

Surrey Road

BN252JQ

Victor Close

BN252PL

Marine Parade

BN252BP

Wilmington Road

BN252PJ

Beach Close

BN252XP

The Lords

BN252XL

Duchess Drive

BN252RY

St Margarets Rise

BN253EU

Sutton Drove

BN252HP

St Peters Road

BN252XN

Whiteway Close

BN253BA

Lexden Road

BN252NN

Surrey Road

BN252SS

Hurdis Road

BN252NL

Surrey Close

BN252TS

Princess Drive

BN252JH

Wilkinson Way

BN252JA

Firle Road

BN253EE

Mason Road

BN253EY

Vale Road

BN253AY

Upper Belgrave Road

BN252UD

Manor Farm Buildings

BN252NT

Jevington Drive

BN252AN

Blatchington Road Industrial Estate

BN253AW

North Way

BN252LT

Beacon Road

BN252UZ

Katherine Way

BN252QU

Audrey Close

BN252SG

St Andrews Drive

BN252LY

Tudor Close

BN252EZ

Kingsmead

BN252DU

Brooklyn Road

BN252AH

Blatchington Hill

BN252BY

Kedale Road

BN252QG

Kimberley Road

BN252SL

Norman Close

BN252RH

Hawth Place

BN252SR

Viking Close

BN253ER

Maple Fields

BN253HR

The Holt

BN252RU

Marine Drive

BN252DE

Salisbury Road

BN252HA

Kingsmead

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.