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About

Ratton is a residential district located north of Eastbourne town centre. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, including post-war estates and more modern developments, providing homes for many local families. It serves as a practical residential hub with its own shopping parades and local services.

The area is defined by its proximity to the large, open green space of Kingfisher Park, which offers recreational fields and walking paths. Ratton is also known for the distinctive Ratton Village sign, a local landmark that marks the historical identity of the area within the modern town.

Area overview

On average Ratton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ratton is £61,864 per year. There are 4 schools in Ratton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Ratton is home to around 8,188 people, with a population density of about 806.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
12.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ratton Population
8,188
Population density
806.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
72.79(+812%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.08(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.95(+5%)
Public order
9.28(+53%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.89(-24%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,196
87.88%
Other White
397
4.85%
Other Asian
74
0.9%
White and Asian (mixed)
69
0.84%
Indian
56
0.68%
Total population: 8,188

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,388
36.39%
Level 3 (A level)
1,132
17.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
981
14.95%
No qualifications
910
13.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
627
9.55%
Total 16+ residents: 6,563

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,424
43%
Owns with a mortgage
1,041
31.43%
Social rents from council
378
11.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
354
10.69%
Other social rented
65
1.96%
Total households: 3,312

Property prices in Ratton

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in Ratton area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £1,900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ratton 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 Ratton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats4£141,250
Terraced7£270,000
Detached46£525,000
Semi-Detached27£340,000

10 years median price trend in Ratton

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

All postcodes in Ratton

BN211UU

Glendale Avenue

BN208SR

Priory Heights

BN209EN

Butts Lane

BN208UQ

Greenway

BN211TX

Willingdon Road

BN209AH

Willingdon Road

BN208PB

Royal Sussex Crescent

BN209HW

George Stanley Mews

BN209EE

Buckhurst Close

BN212TH

Selmeston Road

BN209EX

Wish Hill

BN208TT

Millbrook Gardens

BN208QA

Victoria Drive

BN208SA

Hill Road

BN208PL

Central Avenue

BN209EH

Angus Close

BN208QY

Victoria Drive

BN209EJ

Melvill Lane

BN208HH

Manvers Road

BN208SN

Hill Road

BN208QR

Victoria Drive

BN208UN

Rockhurst Drive

BN208QN

Victoria Drive

BN208PX

The Crescent

BN208TB

Kirkway

BN211UN

Glendale Avenue

BN211XJ

Farlaine Road

BN209DG

Marcia Close

BN209BL

Manor Way

BN208UR

Rockhurst Drive

BN209DZ

Parkway

BN208SX

Burrow Down

BN208RJ

Royal Sussex Crescent

BN209AG

Willingdon Road

BN208UJ

Greenway

BN208RY

Hill Road

BN209JD

Coopers Hill

BN209AR

Willingdon Close

BN211UE

Eldon Road

BN208XD

Rockhurst Drive

BN211ST

Albert Terrace

BN211UJ

Baldwin Avenue

BN209HN

Wish Hill

BN209EA

Melvill Lane

BN209AU

The Lawns

BN211UR

Stuart Avenue

BN208TD

Abbey Road

BN209DJ

Upper Ratton Drive

BN209HE

Wish Hill

BN208JG

Northiam Road

BN209HQ

Wish Hill

BN208XA

Rockhurst Drive

BN209DP

Old Mansion Close

BN212TF

Selmeston Road

BN208RN

Cavalry Crescent

BN208RA

Command Road

BN208SH

Bracken Road

BN209DB

The Combe

BN208RL

Cavalry Crescent

BN211XB

Cobbold Avenue

BN208RG

Royal Sussex Crescent

BN209HJ

Old Barn Close

BN211SD

Albert Parade

BN208TA

The Sanctuary

BN208QP

Victoria Drive

BN208QS

Victoria Drive

BN208UZ

Rockhurst Drive

BN208JN

Peppercombe Road

BN208NX

Beechy Avenue

BN208QT

Victoria Drive

BN208RB

North Avenue

BN211XF

Farlaine Road

BN208EA

Pashley Road

BN211TR

Willingdon Road

BN211XH

The Vintry

BN208NU

Beechy Avenue

BN208TS

Colwood Crescent

BN208PJ

The Crescent

BN211UX

Luton Close

BN208PH

The Crescent

BN212TA

Selmeston Road

BN211TY

Saxon Place

BN209HL

Wish Hill

BN208RP

Cavalry Crescent

BN208PS

Central Avenue

BN208SP

Priory Heights

BN209DA

The Grove

BN208UG

Greenway

BN211UT

Glendale Avenue

BN208RD

North Avenue

BN208RE

North Avenue

BN209AE

Garnet Drive

BN208SG

Filching Road

BN211UZ

Cobbold Avenue

BN200LH

East Dean Road

BN208SS

Priory Heights

BN208SD

Filching Road

BN209AW

Upper Kings Drive

BN208TY

Avard Crescent

BN212XP

Woodcroft Drive

Data Sources

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