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About

Patcham East is a residential suburb situated on the northern edge of Brighton and Hove, bordering the South Downs National Park. The area is characterised by interwar and post-war housing, with a mix of detached homes, bungalows, and smaller terraces. Its streets are generally quiet and residential, with several local parks and green spaces providing open areas.

The district is defined by its proximity to the A23 London Road, a major transport route. A notable local landmark is the historic Patcham Windmill, a white post mill dating from 1885 that stands near the edge of the Downs. The area offers convenient access to walking routes directly onto the National Park's chalk hills and downland.

Area overview

On average Patcham East has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 11.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Patcham East is £62,002 per year. There are 3 schools in Patcham East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Patcham East is home to around 7,790 people, with a population density of about 2,447.9 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Patcham East Population
7,790
Population density
2,447.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.86(+4%)
Public order
15.66(+158%)
Drugs
11.17(+305%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.14(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.76(+51%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,580
84.46%
Other White
343
4.4%
Other
109
1.4%
White and Asian (mixed)
104
1.33%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
90
1.16%
Total population: 7,791

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,125
33.89%
Level 3 (A level)
1,100
17.54%
No qualifications
986
15.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
980
15.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
637
10.16%
Total 16+ residents: 6,270

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,216
39.78%
Owns outright
1,174
38.4%
Social rents from council
284
9.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
269
8.8%
Other social rented
51
1.67%
Total households: 3,057

Property prices in Patcham East

Median price£477,500
Price per sq ft£465
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£414K – £554K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £477,500 (about £465 per square foot) in Patcham East area, with individual transactions ranging from £202,500 up to £875,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Patcham East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£574,750£455
Semi-Detached54£475,000£470
Terraced8£415,750£412
Flats2£382,500£374

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Patcham East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Patcham East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£505,000£186,000£365,000£315,000
2017£464,250£212,500£377,500£335,000
2018£444,500£211,000£377,500£310,000
2019£425,000£205,000£382,500£310,000
2020£495,000£405,500£371,300
2021£550,000£200,000£436,000£372,000
2022£530,500£217,500£514,000£441,000
2023£610,000£247,500£485,000£420,000
2024£615,000£240,000£425,000£385,000
2025£547,500£382,500£467,500£447,000
2026£600,000£492,500£365,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Patcham East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Patcham East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£405£432£375£381
2017£401£318£393£346
2018£408£360£393£389
2019£424£365£401£369
2020£395£427£415
2021£486£317£462£465
2022£482£344£508£489
2023£596£420£512£465
2024£463£489£448£459
2025£478£374£481£474
2026£526£434£314
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Patcham East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Patcham East in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Patcham East

Is Patcham East safe?

Patcham East records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Patcham East?

The median sale price in Patcham East is £477,500 (about £465 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Patcham East?

Patcham East has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Patcham East?

Patcham East scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Patcham East sits around rank 19,704 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Patcham East?

The average household income in Patcham East is around £62,002 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Patcham East

BN18JH

Wilmington Way

BN18LB

Warmdene Close

BN18UG

Craignair Avenue

BN18TF

Ladies Mile Road

BN18DF

Warnham Rise

BN18UD

Warmdene Avenue

BN18LU

Carden Avenue

BN18TQ

Carden Crescent

BN18LA

Carden Avenue

BN18TA

Ladies Mile Road

BN18HN

Greenfield Close

BN18RH

Bengairn Avenue

BN18TU

Windmill View

BN18NX

Warmdene Road

BN18FL

Youngsmere Close

BN18QF

Ladies Mile Road

BN18TS

Ladies Mile Close

BN18JF

Wilmington Way

BN18LP

Midhurst Rise

BN18NR

Sunnydale Avenue

BN18JE

Wilmington Close

BN18NS

Sunnydale Close

BN18RJ

Plainfields Avenue

BN18LW

Carden Avenue

BN18LN

Carden Avenue

BN18AQ

Crowhurst Road

BN18NP

Stoneleigh Avenue

BN18RB

Mackie Avenue

BN18TD

Ladies Mile Road

BN18AS

Crowhurst Road

BN18TZ

Tangmere Place

BN18DJ

County Oak Avenue

BN18UL

Sanyhils Avenue

BN18UA

Vale Avenue

BN18SH

Kenmure Avenue

BN18PN

Buttercup Walk

BN18DB

Carden Hill

BN18UF

Barrhill Avenue

BN18HR

Mayfield Crescent

BN18PL

Clovers End

BN18RA

Mackie Avenue

BN18NG

Patchdean

BN18TE

Ladies Mile Road

BN18SL

Eskbank Avenue

BN18FG

Buxted Rise

BN18NZ

Warmdene Road

BN18UJ

Solway Avenue

BN18GD

Ditchling Crescent

BN18UE

Barrhill Avenue

BN18GN

Carden Hill

BN18SF

Eastwick Close

BN18TJ

Tangmere Road

BN18RD

Mackie Avenue

BN18TN

Haywards Road

BN18SB

Mackie Avenue

BN18FP

Rotherfield Crescent

BN18FB

Keymer Road

BN18GL

Bramble Way

BN18HP

Mayfield Close

BN18NQ

Stoneleigh Close

BN18TL

Morecambe Road

BN18FE

Fernhurst Close

BN18DL

Denton Drive

BN18GQ

Cuckmere Way

BN18NY

Warmdene Road

BN18NW

Warmdene Way

BN18DQ

Rustington Road

BN18SD

Mackie Avenue

BN18AT

Crowhurst Road

BN18LL

Carden Avenue

BN18LG

Carden Avenue

BN18PB

Ladies' Mile Road

BN18SJ

Glenfalls Avenue

BN18RN

Braeside Avenue

BN18SE

Mackie Avenue

BN18LF

Darcey Drive

BN18AP

Crowhurst Road

BN18GH

Cuckmere Way

BN18UN

Sanyhils Avenue

BN18LH

Carden Avenue

BN18JA

Westfield Crescent

BN18TG

Portfield Avenue

BN18NT

Dale Crescent

BN18LE

Carden Avenue

BN18TH

Singleton Road

BN18FJ

Rotherfield Close

BN18RL

Braeside Avenue

BN18PJ

Clovers End

BN18QE

Ladies Mile Road

BN18GG

Hurst Hill

BN18HD

Graham Avenue

BN18DA

Carden Hill

BN18LJ

Carden Avenue

BN18LD

Dale Drive

BN18GJ

Bramble Way

BN18RF

Baranscraig Avenue

BN18GB

Cuckmere Way

BN18JD

Highfield Crescent

BN18NJ

Dale Avenue

BN18AF

Crowhurst Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.