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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

BN208RB

North Avenue

BN208HD

Cherry Garden Road

BN208PA

Beechy Gardens

BN208PJ

The Crescent

BN208QT

Victoria Drive

BN208TR

Colwood Crescent

BN209HL

Wish Hill

BN211UB

Willingdon Road

BN211UY

Cobbold Avenue

BN208JL

Osborne Road

BN208RG

Royal Sussex Crescent

BN208RN

Cavalry Crescent

BN212TB

Selmeston Road

BN208NX

Beechy Avenue

BN209BN

Manor Way

BN211UP

Baldwin Avenue

BN212XJ

Ryefield Close

BN209HJ

Old Barn Close

BN208SB

Filching Road

BN209BL

Manor Way

BN209EP

Bright View Cottages

BN211UZ

Cobbold Avenue

BN220EH

Amberley Road

BN208SE

Filching Road

BN211TY

Saxon Place

BN211UA

Windmill Close

BN208EA

Pashley Road

BN208RH

Royal Sussex Crescent

BN208RP

Cavalry Crescent

BN208UP

Rockhurst Drive

BN211SD

Albert Parade

BN208EY

Cherry Garden Road

BN209AR

Willingdon Close

BN209EF

Buckhurst Close

BN212TH

Selmeston Road

BN208PH

The Crescent

BN208QS

Victoria Drive

BN209HD

Spring Close

BN211SX

Macmillan Drive

BN208JB

Longland Road

BN208JG

Northiam Road

BN208TU

Avard Crescent

BN208XD

Rockhurst Drive

BN209DU

Parkway

BN211UJ

Baldwin Avenue

BN208QU

Victoria Drive

BN208TT

Millbrook Gardens

BN209DJ

Upper Ratton Drive

BN208NU

Beechy Avenue

BN208RF

Lennox Close

BN208TE

Abbey Road

BN211UL

Baldwin Avenue

BN208PX

The Crescent

BN209AX

The Court

BN209EJ

Melvill Lane

BN209BW

The Close

BN209BY

Upper Ratton Drive

BN209EA

Melvill Lane

BN209EY

Wish Hill

BN212XP

Woodcroft Drive

BN208QQ

Victoria Drive

BN208SS

Priory Heights

BN208TP

Colwood Crescent

BN200LH

East Dean Road

BN208HF

Cherry Garden Road

BN208QP

Victoria Drive

BN208XB

Rockhurst Drive

BN208PT

Central Avenue

BN208SY

Den Hill

BN208TG

Filching Road

BN208UD

Avard Crescent

BN208TW

Downs Avenue

BN209AD

Willingdon Road

BN212XL

Woodcroft Drive

BN208SP

Priory Heights

BN211XR

Willingdon Road

BN211TZ

Willingdon Road

BN211UW

Gresham Close

BN208SN

Hill Road

BN208SU

Burrow Down Close

BN208TN

Downs Avenue

BN211TX

Willingdon Road

BN208UZ

Rockhurst Drive

BN208RL

Cavalry Crescent

BN209AU

The Lawns

BN209HN

Wish Hill

BN211UN

Glendale Avenue

BN212XH

Park Avenue

BN208SQ

Filching Road

BN209DA

The Grove

BN208JH

Peppercombe Road

BN208ST

Burrow Down

BN208UR

Rockhurst Drive

BN209HW

George Stanley Mews

BN211XP

Jack Odandy Close

BN212TD

Lullington Close

BN208RD

North Avenue

BN208XL

Victoria Drive

BN209DL

Babylon Way

BN208PB

Royal Sussex Crescent

Data Sources

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