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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.

Data Sources

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