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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

BN209BY

Upper Ratton Drive

BN208EY

Cherry Garden Road

BN209AP

Upper Kings Drive

BN209DX

Parkway

BN211UY

Cobbold Avenue

BN209EB

Wedderburn Road

BN220EH

Amberley Road

BN211TA

Eldon Road

BN208UT

Rockhurst Drive

BN208JL

Osborne Road

BN211UA

Windmill Close

BN208PT

Central Avenue

BN209DQ

Upper Ratton Drive

BN208XR

Victoria Drive

BN209DE

Babylon Way

BN208BH

Palesgate Way

BN208TW

Downs Avenue

BN211UW

Gresham Close

BN208ST

Burrow Down

BN211XP

Jack Odandy Close

BN212XJ

Ryefield Close

BN209BJ

Ratton Drive

BN208LP

Northiam Road

BN208TE

Abbey Road

BN209EG

Melvill Lane

BN208HG

Cherry Garden Road

BN209BU

Ratton Drive

BN209AS

Upper Kings Drive

BN209EY

Wish Hill

BN208UH

Hamsey Close

BN208SQ

Filching Road

BN211UD

Eldon Road

BN212TB

Selmeston Road

BN209AD

Willingdon Road

BN220JE

Shortlands Close

Data Sources

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