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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
5/10
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
30.94(-2%)
Public order
14.25(+133%)
Drugs
8.99(+237%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.6(+34%)
Shoplifting
8.34(+4%)
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

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £453,250 in Patcham East area, with individual transactions ranging from £202,500 up to £875,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Patcham East 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 Patcham East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£541,250
Flats1£230,000
Semi-Detached51£465,000
Terraced10£402,500

10 years median price trend in Patcham East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Patcham East.

All postcodes in Patcham East

BN18AQ

Crowhurst Road

BN18FP

Rotherfield Crescent

BN18UB

Vale Avenue

BN18GG

Hurst Hill

BN18TS

Ladies Mile Close

BN18FB

Keymer Road

BN18UD

Warmdene Avenue

BN18GB

Cuckmere Way

BN18NX

Warmdene Road

BN18NZ

Warmdene Road

BN18TG

Portfield Avenue

BN18RN

Braeside Avenue

BN18TB

Ladies Mile Road

BN18TF

Ladies Mile Road

BN18AS

Crowhurst Road

BN18DA

Carden Hill

BN18FE

Fernhurst Close

BN18FN

Chelwood Close

BN18NT

Dale Crescent

BN18GQ

Cuckmere Way

BN18LF

Darcey Drive

BN18LW

Carden Avenue

BN18NY

Warmdene Road

BN18RL

Braeside Avenue

BN18SG

Mackie Avenue

BN18FG

Buxted Rise

BN18GF

Cuckmere Way

BN18LG

Carden Avenue

BN18SE

Mackie Avenue

BN18UJ

Solway Avenue

BN18PL

Clovers End

BN18LQ

Petworth Road

BN18PB

Ladies' Mile Road

BN18PN

Buttercup Walk

BN18FJ

Rotherfield Close

BN18LE

Carden Avenue

BN18NL

Warmdene Road

BN18NW

Warmdene Way

BN18UA

Vale Avenue

BN18UG

Craignair Avenue

BN18RF

Baranscraig Avenue

BN18FH

Rotherfield Crescent

BN18LJ

Carden Avenue

BN18FL

Youngsmere Close

BN18LU

Carden Avenue

BN18NP

Stoneleigh Avenue

BN18QE

Ladies Mile Road

BN18SD

Mackie Avenue

BN18TP

Carden Close

BN18AT

Crowhurst Road

BN18TJ

Tangmere Road

BN18TR

Galliers Close

BN18UH

Craignair Avenue

BN18DJ

County Oak Avenue

BN18GP

Orchid View

BN18HS

Church Close

BN18LL

Carden Avenue

BN18LT

County Oak Avenue

BN18TE

Ladies Mile Road

BN18DD

Carden Hill

BN18AP

Crowhurst Road

BN18LB

Warmdene Close

BN18UL

Sanyhils Avenue

BN18QF

Ladies Mile Road

BN18TD

Ladies Mile Road

BN18QN

Ladies Mile Road

BN18NR

Sunnydale Avenue

BN18SN

Lomond Avenue

BN18JG

Wilmington Way

BN18DB

Carden Hill

BN18JD

Highfield Crescent

BN18SQ

Braeside Avenue

BN18TU

Windmill View

BN18JE

Wilmington Close

BN18NJ

Dale Avenue

BN18RB

Mackie Avenue

BN18TH

Singleton Road

BN18JA

Westfield Crescent

BN18NU

Dale Crescent

BN18RE

Baranscraig Avenue

BN18RJ

Plainfields Avenue

BN18GD

Ditchling Crescent

BN18SP

Braeside Avenue

BN18GH

Cuckmere Way

BN18HP

Mayfield Close

BN18HD

Graham Avenue

BN18SL

Eskbank Avenue

BN18TN

Haywards Road

BN18TQ

Carden Crescent

BN18UF

Barrhill Avenue

BN18NG

Patchdean

BN18NN

Warmdene Road

BN18PJ

Clovers End

BN18RA

Mackie Avenue

BN18DF

Warnham Rise

BN18RH

Bengairn Avenue

BN18LH

Carden Avenue

BN18TA

Ladies Mile Road

BN18TZ

Tangmere Place

BN18AF

Crowhurst Road

Data Sources

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