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Patcham East

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 82 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

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Patcham East Population

7,790

Population density

2,447.9 per km²

Crime

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

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

1.16%

Total population: 7,791

Economics

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

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

1.67%

Total households: 3,057

Property prices in Patcham East

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £462,500 in Patcham East area, with individual transactions ranging from £202,500 up to £875,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	2	£382,500	£245,250	£306,250	£458,750	£519,750
Semi-Detached	54	£470,000	£387,150	£418,500	£549,500	£637,600
Detached	9	£535,000	£310,300	£330,000	£637,500	£781,000
Terraced	11	£442,500	£357,500	£387,500	£457,500	£535,000

10 years median price trend in Patcham East

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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