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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

BN252JL

Foster Close

BN252HL

Firle Close

BN253HS

Holters Way

BN252NS

Friston Close

BN252SH

Rochford Way

BN253DY

Homefield Road

BN252NW

Bishops Close

BN252NZ

Surrey Road

BN252HU

Firle Road

BN252RN

Hawth Rise

BN252NE

Kingsway

BN253AX

Belgrave Crescent

BN252RR

Hawth Crescent

BN252JX

Beacon Drive

BN252TD

Rookery Way

BN252SP

Hurdis Road

BN252RT

Marine Drive

BN252DR

Chichester Road

BN252FA

Seaford West

BN252TQ

Hurdis Road

BN252RW

Hawth Hill

BN253EL

Sherwood Rise

BN252XQ

Chartwell Close

BN253BZ

Monarch Gardens

BN253DF

Balmoral Close

BN252TU

Dukes Close

BN253AU

Belgrave Crescent

BN252NX

Jevington Drive

BN252QT

Princess Drive

BN252QH

Buckle Drive

BN253AH

Pinewood Close

BN252TB

St Andrews Drive

BN253HA

Vale Road

BN253EP

Sovereign Close

BN252ND

Claremont Road

BN252QL

Buckle Close

BN252DW

Chichester Close

BN252XJ

Crown Hill

BN252PB

Surrey Road

BN252XF

Katherine Way

BN252LX

Tudor Close

BN253QX

Normansal Park Avenue

BN252DP

Chichester Road

BN252XH

Flint Close

BN252TN

Holmes Close

BN253EH

Sherwood Road

BN252XD

Eleanor Close

BN252UL

Churchill Road

BN252SA

Rookery Way

BN253ED

Sherwood Road

BN253HP

North Way

BN252SD

St Andrews Drive

BN252NU

Berwick Close

BN253HW

The Ridings

BN252HN

Firle Road

BN252RL

Hawth Hill

BN252HY

Firle Road

BN253JD

Lucinda Way

BN252RJ

Hawth Park Road

BN252LJ

Carlton Road

BN252SW

Roman Close

BN252JY

Beacon Drive

BN252EL

Belgrave Road

BN252LD

Westdown Road

BN253JW

North Way

BN252AJ

Blatchington Hill

BN252LE

Carlton Road

BN252JD

Firle Road

BN252PR

Edinburgh Road

BN252RB

Station Road

BN252UF

Bishopstone Road

BN252JZ

Beacon Close

BN253BE

Lexden Road

BN252LP

Carlton Road

BN252HD

Firle Grange

BN252NJ

Surrey Road

BN252TR

Charles Close

BN252QA

Claremont Road

BN252SF

St Andrews Drive

BN252HT

Firle Drive

BN252EQ

Buckingham Close

BN252TA

Rochford Way

BN252LU

Tudor Close

BN252FE

Claremont Road

BN252SY

Antony Close

BN252EB

Regents Close

BN252XE

Isabel Close

BN252NB

Beacon Road

BN252NH

Beacon Road

BN252JJ

Chapel Close

Data Sources

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