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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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Ratton Population

8,188

Population density

806.7 per km²

Crime

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

British

7,196

87.88%

Other White

397

4.85%

Other Asian

0.9%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.84%

Indian

0.68%

Total population: 8,188

Economics

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	44	£530,000	£342,050	£419,500	£702,500	£1,138,575
Flats	3	£145,000	£136,000	£140,000	£172,500	£194,500
Semi-Detached	30	£335,000	£264,500	£292,488	£387,500	£491,000
Terraced	7	£305,000	£260,000	£275,000	£355,000	£404,500

10 years median price trend in Ratton

Data Sources

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

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

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