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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 moderate 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
3/10
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
10.81(-66%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.92(-58%)
Public order
2.46(-60%)
Other theft
2.03(-64%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.71(-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 155 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in East Blatchington area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 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
Detached77£455,000
Flats23£192,000
Semi-Detached32£335,000
Terraced23£358,000

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

BN252EH

Wilmington Road

BN252UG

Seaford West

BN253BB

Lexden Road

BN252DU

Brooklyn Road

BN252JB

Firle Road

BN252NL

Surrey Close

BN252NQ

Surrey Road

BN252RD

Hawth Hill

BN253AR

Lower Drive

BN252LH

Kings Mead Lane

BN252LN

Kings Ride

BN252PF

Claremont Road

BN252QU

Audrey Close

BN252TS

Princess Drive

BN253AE

Upper Belgrave Road

BN252BY

Kedale Road

BN252HL

Firle Close

BN252HY

Firle Road

BN252QP

Marine Parade

BN252UE

Bishopstone Road

BN253DQ

Homefield Close

BN252NX

Jevington Drive

BN252PH

Edinburgh Road

BN252PU

Connaught Road

BN252QD

Claremont Road

BN252QQ

Claremont Road

BN252SF

St Andrews Drive

BN252TL

Gleneagles Close

BN253AY

Upper Belgrave Road

BN253HZ

Offham Close

BN253AS

Lower Drive

BN252PT

Connaught Road

BN252QJ

New Coastguard Cottages

BN252QR

Marine Parade

BN252SL

Norman Close

BN253DU

Buckland Road

BN252HZ

Bowden Rise

BN252NR

Surrey Road

BN252RZ

Edward Close

BN252SX

Hanover Close

BN253AH

Pinewood Close

BN252PG

Park Road

BN252SG

St Andrews Drive

BN253EE

Mason Road

BN253EX

Vale Road

BN253EZ

Vale Road

BN252EL

Belgrave Road

BN252LT

Beacon Road

BN252NN

Surrey Road

BN252QB

Albany Road

BN252RH

Hawth Place

BN252UZ

Katherine Way

BN253DP

Homefield Road

BN252BS

Grosvenor Road

BN252LD

Westdown Road

BN253HA

Vale Road

BN252EY

Kingsmead Close

BN252LY

Tudor Close

BN252QL

Buckle Close

BN252SS

Hurdis Road

BN252TD

Rookery Way

BN252UQ

Bishopstone Road

BN253AT

Lower Drive

BN252QT

Princess Drive

BN252QX

Marine Parade

BN252TR

Charles Close

BN252TU

Dukes Close

BN253AU

Belgrave Crescent

BN253ER

Maple Fields

BN252EX

Kingsmead Walk

BN252EZ

Kingsmead

BN252LB

Wilmington Road

BN252TN

Holmes Close

BN252TP

Rosemount Close

BN253AL

North Way

BN253JD

Lucinda Way

BN252HT

Firle Drive

BN252PA

Surrey Road

BN252RG

Hawth Close

BN252RT

Marine Drive

BN252XF

Katherine Way

BN253JW

North Way

BN253QX

Normansal Park Avenue

BN252BN

Wilmington Road

BN252BU

Kedale Road

BN252UL

Churchill Road

BN252XP

The Lords

BN253AW

North Way

BN253HP

North Way

BN252DB

Salisbury Road

BN252LP

Carlton Road

BN252PN

Marine Parade

BN252RR

Hawth Crescent

BN253AJ

North Camp Lane

BN253DS

Northcliffe Close

BN252AJ

Blatchington Hill

BN252DL

Chichester Road

BN252JD

Firle Road

BN252SJ

Hurdis Road

BN252TW

Seagrave Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.