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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

BN252LR

Carlton Road

BN253EX

Vale Road

BN252NP

Surrey Road

BN252PF

Claremont Road

BN252BX

Kedale Road

BN252RX

St Margarets Rise

BN252QP

Marine Parade

BN252TJ

Troon Close

BN253JB

Pitt Drive

BN253AR

Lower Drive

BN252QB

Albany Road

BN253AP

Upper Belgrave Road

BN252UA

Hill Rise

BN252TH

Hurdis Road

BN252LB

Wilmington Road

BN253DS

Northcliffe Close

BN253DP

Homefield Road

BN252TX

Earls Close

BN253AE

Upper Belgrave Road

BN252XG

Clementine Avenue

BN252BT

Grosvenor Road

BN252TT

Princess Drive

BN252DL

Chichester Road

BN253BD

Lexden Drive

BN252RQ

Hawth Park Road

BN253EN

Jubilee Gardens

BN253QZ

Normansal Close

BN252TY

Barons Close

BN252QX

Marine Parade

BN252DD

Salisbury Road

BN252LN

Kings Ride

BN253DL

Homefield Road

BN253BQ

Belvedere Gardens

BN252QR

Marine Parade

BN252HJ

Firle Road

BN252TE

Rookery Way

BN252LS

Carlton Road

BN252SU

Windsor Close

BN252HR

St Peters Close

BN252PP

Edinburgh Road

BN252EE

Belgrave Road

BN252SJ

Hurdis Road

BN252RF

Hawth Park Road

BN252SN

Hurdis Road

BN253DZ

Esher Close

BN252EN

Belgrave Road

BN253EG

Sherwood Road

BN252DA

Salisbury Road

BN252BU

Kedale Road

BN252ES

Kingsmead

BN252QW

Marine Parade

BN252TZ

Princess Drive

BN252QY

Grand Avenue

BN252QS

Tide Mills Way

BN253DN

Morningside Close

BN252UU

Clementine Avenue

BN252DT

Chichester Road

BN252QQ

Claremont Road

BN253AF

Upper Belgrave Road

BN253SQ

St Peter's Road

BN253FE

Coxwell Close

BN253AB

Alfriston Road

BN252ER

Kingsmead Way

BN252EU

Kingsmead Walk

BN252PE

Claremont Road

BN252PZ

Marine Parade

BN253EB

Sandringham Close

BN252RP

Hawth Grove

BN253QF

Chalvington Close

BN253AN

Northfield Close

BN252PN

Marine Parade

BN253HZ

Offham Close

BN253AD

Upper Belgrave Road

BN252NR

Surrey Road

BN252HS

St Peters Road

BN252UQ

Bishopstone Road

BN252NY

Birling Close

BN252BN

Wilmington Road

BN252UG

Seaford West

BN252SX

Hanover Close

BN252PH

Edinburgh Road

BN252RE

Hawth Park Road

BN252QN

Buckle Rise

BN252UB

Bishopstone Road

BN252QD

Claremont Road

BN253EW

Barn Close

BN253EZ

Vale Road

BN252LG

Carlton Close

BN252UJ

Caroline Close

BN252EY

Kingsmead Close

BN253DT

The Ridgeway

BN253DU

Buckland Road

BN253EJ

Blatchington Close

BN252DN

Chichester Road

BN253DQ

Homefield Close

BN252TW

Seagrave Close

BN252EW

Princes Close

BN252LL

Carlton Road

BN252NQ

Surrey Road

BN252ST

Hurdis Road

Data Sources

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