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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

BN253AG

Upper Belgrave Road

BN253BD

Lexden Drive

BN252DW

Chichester Close

BN252LJ

Carlton Road

BN252XW

Royal Drive

BN252HS

St Peters Road

BN252ND

Claremont Road

BN252RB

Station Road

BN252DR

Chichester Road

BN252SY

Antony Close

BN252HE

Belgrave Road

BN252HJ

Firle Road

BN252JX

Beacon Drive

BN252UU

Clementine Avenue

BN253DF

Balmoral Close

BN252EE

Belgrave Road

BN252NE

Kingsway

BN252ST

Hurdis Road

BN253EJ

Blatchington Close

BN253AD

Upper Belgrave Road

BN252QG

Kimberley Road

BN252RS

Marine Drive

BN252SQ

Elizabeth Close

BN253EB

Sandringham Close

BN253EU

Sutton Drove

BN252HD

Firle Grange

BN252TH

Hurdis Road

BN252TT

Princess Drive

BN253DX

Homefield Road

BN252AN

Blatchington Road Industrial Estate

BN252JA

Firle Road

BN252SA

Rookery Way

BN252UA

Hill Rise

BN253EL

Sherwood Rise

BN253HS

Holters Way

BN252BT

Grosvenor Road

BN252EJ

Belgrave Road

BN252PP

Edinburgh Road

BN252PZ

Marine Parade

BN252QA

Claremont Road

BN252SP

Hurdis Road

BN253AB

Alfriston Road

BN253DR

Northcliffe Close

BN253AF

Upper Belgrave Road

BN252BX

Kedale Road

BN252NS

Friston Close

BN252TE

Rookery Way

BN252RP

Hawth Grove

BN252RU

Marine Drive

BN252QW

Marine Parade

BN252RY

St Margarets Rise

BN253AP

Upper Belgrave Road

BN253EA

Upper Sherwood Road

BN252SB

St Andrews Drive

BN252XL

Duchess Drive

BN252JF

Wilkinson Way

BN252RN

Hawth Rise

BN252TA

Rochford Way

BN252XH

Flint Close

BN252HH

Firle Road

BN252NB

Beacon Road

BN252RF

Hawth Park Road

BN253DE

Barn Rise

BN252PL

Marine Parade

BN252QY

Grand Avenue

BN252TX

Earls Close

BN252XE

Isabel Close

BN253BE

Lexden Road

BN253ED

Sherwood Road

BN253EG

Sherwood Road

BN252EN

Belgrave Road

BN252RX

St Margarets Rise

BN253EP

Sovereign Close

BN253HW

The Ridings

BN252LE

Carlton Road

BN252QS

Tide Mills Way

BN252XA

Alexandra Close

BN252XG

Clementine Avenue

BN252TQ

Hurdis Road

BN252XB

Adelaide Close

BN252LS

Carlton Road

BN252SW

Roman Close

BN252TZ

Princess Drive

BN252DD

Salisbury Road

BN252PJ

Beach Close

BN252PX

Connaught Road

BN252TY

Barons Close

BN252JQ

Victor Close

BN252LL

Carlton Road

BN252NZ

Surrey Road

BN252BP

Wilmington Road

BN252HR

St Peters Close

BN252SD

St Andrews Drive

BN252UJ

Caroline Close

BN253DL

Homefield Road

BN252DJ

Chichester Road

BN252FE

Claremont Road

BN252NF

Surrey Road

BN252RJ

Hawth Park Road

BN252RQ

Hawth Park Road

Data Sources

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