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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

BN208UD

Avard Crescent

BN209BX

Linkway

BN209BS

Ratton Drive

BN209HY

Chalk Farm Close

BN208QJ

Victoria Drive

BN211XS

Willingdon Road

BN208QX

Victoria Drive

BN208QQ

Victoria Drive

BN209DL

Babylon Way

BN211TB

Eldon Road

BN211SB

Green Street

BN208TL

Downs Avenue

BN208SL

Hill Road

BN212XH

Park Avenue

BN208HF

Cherry Garden Road

BN208XS

Victoria Drive

BN212XL

Woodcroft Drive

BN209EF

Buckhurst Close

BN208UP

Rockhurst Drive

BN208TU

Avard Crescent

BN208HJ

Manvers Road

BN208RZ

Gorse Close

BN208GA

Wessex Place

BN208SJ

Bracken Road

BN208PU

The Crescent

BN208XH

Victoria Drive

BN208UX

Rockhurst Drive

BN208JH

Peppercombe Road

BN208TG

Filching Road

BN208UW

Rockhurst Drive

BN208XP

Victoria Drive

BN209AY

Ruskin Road

BN211XA

Cobbold Avenue

BN209BP

Walnut Tree Walk

BN211SX

Macmillan Drive

BN208JD

Longland Road

BN209DY

Parkway

BN208PY

Central Avenue

BN208RF

Lennox Close

BN208HD

Cherry Garden Road

BN211SU

Macmillan Drive

BN209HF

Hockington Lane

BN208UE

Kent Court

BN212TD

Lullington Close

BN211UL

Baldwin Avenue

BN209AB

Falmer Close

BN209AX

The Court

BN208JB

Longland Road

BN208TR

Colwood Crescent

BN208HE

Cherry Garden Road

BN212TE

Selmeston Road

BN208XJ

Victoria Drive

BN208BF

Whitehill Close

BN209HD

Spring Close

BN209AA

Southdown Road

BN208TN

Downs Avenue

BN208SE

Filching Road

BN208LR

Northiam Road

BN209AT

Hoo Gardens

BN208UY

Rockhurst Drive

BN211XR

Willingdon Road

BN209AN

Upper Kings Drive

BN208SZ

Den Hill

BN208SB

Filching Road

BN208XB

Rockhurst Drive

BN208XN

Victoria Drive

BN208TX

Avard Crescent

BN208NY

Beechy Gardens

BN208TP

Colwood Crescent

BN209BW

The Close

BN209HA

Wish Hill

BN208UU

Rockhurst Drive

BN208SF

Filching Road

BN208UF

Avard Crescent

BN208UL

Greenway

BN208XL

Victoria Drive

BN211SY

Macmillan Drive

BN211UP

Baldwin Avenue

BN211XG

Farlaine Road

BN208QU

Victoria Drive

BN208ES

East Dean Road

BN209BT

Ratton Gardens

BN211XQ

Farlaine Road

BN209HB

Upper Wish Hill

BN208RH

Royal Sussex Crescent

BN212SX

Chalvington Road

BN208UA

Newick Road

BN208UB

Avard Crescent

BN208SU

Burrow Down Close

BN209EL

Crouch Close

BN211XL

Clifford Avenue

BN208SY

Den Hill

BN208QH

Victoria Drive

BN209DD

Upper Ratton Drive

BN211TZ

Willingdon Road

BN209EP

Bright View Cottages

BN209DU

Parkway

BN208PA

Beechy Gardens

BN209BN

Manor Way

BN211UB

Willingdon Road

Data Sources

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