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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

BN252SZ

Freeland Close

BN252UF

Bishopstone Road

BN253DH

Rose Walk

BN252DT

Chichester Road

BN252FA

Seaford West

BN252JH

Wilkinson Way

BN252LX

Tudor Close

BN252NW

Bishops Close

BN252PS

Connaught Road

BN252XJ

Crown Hill

BN252EG

Belgrave Road

BN252PR

Edinburgh Road

BN253EQ

Queensway

BN252EQ

Buckingham Close

BN252NA

Beacon Road

BN252QE

Queens Park Gardens

BN252SH

Rochford Way

BN252UB

Bishopstone Road

BN253BQ

Belvedere Gardens

BN253DN

Morningside Close

BN253DY

Homefield Road

BN252SN

Hurdis Road

BN253EY

Vale Road

BN253QZ

Normansal Close

BN252AH

Blatchington Hill

BN252EB

Regents Close

BN252EP

Kingsmead

BN252NJ

Surrey Road

BN252RW

Hawth Hill

BN253EH

Sherwood Road

BN252HP

St Peters Road

BN252SR

Viking Close

BN252AL

Blatchington Hill

BN252JY

Beacon Drive

BN253AX

Belgrave Crescent

BN253DG

Homefield Road

BN252ES

Kingsmead

BN252QN

Buckle Rise

BN252UD

Manor Farm Buildings

BN253DZ

Esher Close

BN253SQ

St Peter's Road

BN252UH

New Cottages

BN253AN

Northfield Close

BN253EN

Jubilee Gardens

BN253FE

Coxwell Close

BN253JB

Pitt Drive

BN252EW

Princes Close

BN252NU

Berwick Close

BN252RL

Hawth Hill

BN253DT

The Ridgeway

BN252DP

Chichester Road

BN252HA

Kingsmead

BN252SU

Windsor Close

BN253BA

Lexden Road

BN253QY

Seagrove Way

BN252JL

Foster Close

BN252NP

Surrey Road

BN252NT

Jevington Drive

BN252DS

St Marys Close

BN252LU

Tudor Close

BN252RE

Hawth Park Road

BN252DA

Salisbury Road

BN252JJ

Chapel Close

BN252LA

Westdown Road

BN253QF

Chalvington Close

BN252TJ

Troon Close

BN253EW

Barn Close

BN252NG

Hawth Way

BN252NY

Birling Close

BN252PB

Surrey Road

BN252PY

Marine Parade

BN252TB

St Andrews Drive

BN252XD

Eleanor Close

BN252XN

Whiteway Close

BN253BZ

Monarch Gardens

BN252DE

Salisbury Road

BN252ER

Kingsmead Way

BN252EU

Kingsmead Walk

BN252JZ

Beacon Close

BN252NH

Beacon Road

BN252PE

Claremont Road

BN252QH

Buckle Drive

BN252SE

Harbour View Close

BN252XQ

Chartwell Close

BN252DN

Chichester Road

BN252HU

Firle Road

BN253HR

The Holt

BN252HN

Firle Road

BN252LR

Carlton Road

BN252LG

Carlton Close

Data Sources

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