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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 43 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
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
74.99(+835%)
Violence and sexual offences
18.81(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.26(-11%)
Public order
9.65(+58%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.91(-39%)
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 £397,500 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
Detached44£530,000
Flats3£145,000
Semi-Detached30£335,000
Terraced7£305,000

10 years median price trend in Ratton

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

All postcodes in Ratton

BN211TA

Eldon Road

BN211XS

Willingdon Road

BN208RZ

Gorse Close

BN208TL

Downs Avenue

BN209DG

Marcia Close

BN209AT

Hoo Gardens

BN211UX

Luton Close

BN209AG

Willingdon Road

BN208SG

Filching Road

BN209AW

Upper Kings Drive

BN209JD

Coopers Hill

BN211SU

Macmillan Drive

BN211UU

Glendale Avenue

BN209HE

Wish Hill

BN208HJ

Manvers Road

BN208PU

The Crescent

BN208RY

Hill Road

BN209AA

Southdown Road

BN208NY

Beechy Gardens

BN211ST

Albert Terrace

BN208PS

Central Avenue

BN208PY

Central Avenue

BN208QJ

Victoria Drive

BN208SA

Hill Road

BN208XH

Victoria Drive

BN209DX

Parkway

BN211UR

Stuart Avenue

BN208SH

Bracken Road

BN208UN

Rockhurst Drive

BN211XJ

Farlaine Road

BN208UQ

Greenway

BN211XB

Cobbold Avenue

BN208QN

Victoria Drive

BN208RJ

Royal Sussex Crescent

BN208SD

Filching Road

BN208UG

Greenway

BN209EG

Melvill Lane

BN208QA

Victoria Drive

BN208XR

Victoria Drive

BN209BP

Walnut Tree Walk

BN212TF

Selmeston Road

BN208PL

Central Avenue

BN208UA

Newick Road

BN208XA

Rockhurst Drive

BN208XS

Victoria Drive

BN209HY

Chalk Farm Close

BN211SY

Macmillan Drive

BN208LP

Northiam Road

BN208RE

North Avenue

BN208BF

Whitehill Close

BN208SR

Priory Heights

BN208UB

Avard Crescent

BN208XP

Victoria Drive

BN209AH

Willingdon Road

BN209AP

Upper Kings Drive

BN209AY

Ruskin Road

BN209DD

Upper Ratton Drive

BN209EE

Buckhurst Close

BN209HA

Wish Hill

BN209HQ

Wish Hill

BN211UE

Eldon Road

BN208SJ

Bracken Road

BN208UH

Hamsey Close

BN211XF

Farlaine Road

BN208TS

Colwood Crescent

BN208UF

Avard Crescent

BN209EX

Wish Hill

BN211TR

Willingdon Road

BN208TA

The Sanctuary

BN208TY

Avard Crescent

BN208UL

Greenway

BN209DE

Babylon Way

BN209HB

Upper Wish Hill

BN209AN

Upper Kings Drive

BN209BX

Linkway

BN208GA

Wessex Place

BN208HG

Cherry Garden Road

BN208SZ

Den Hill

BN209DB

The Combe

BN209EB

Wedderburn Road

BN211XG

Farlaine Road

BN211XQ

Farlaine Road

BN208RA

Command Road

BN208TD

Abbey Road

BN208UE

Kent Court

BN208UY

Rockhurst Drive

BN220JE

Shortlands Close

BN208LR

Northiam Road

BN208QH

Victoria Drive

BN208XN

Victoria Drive

BN211TB

Eldon Road

BN212TE

Selmeston Road

BN208SX

Burrow Down

BN208UT

Rockhurst Drive

BN211XH

The Vintry

BN208JN

Peppercombe Road

BN208UX

Rockhurst Drive

BN212TA

Selmeston Road

BN208ES

East Dean Road

BN209HF

Hockington Lane

Data Sources

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