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About

Ratton ward is situated in the northern part of Eastbourne, primarily consisting of residential neighbourhoods developed in the 20th century. The area is characterised by a mix of semi-detached and detached housing, with several local parks and green spaces providing recreational areas. Its main thoroughfares facilitate access to the town centre and the surrounding Downs.

The ward includes the significant open space of Motcombe Gardens, which features a public swimming pool and formal planting. Educational facilities are represented by several local schools. The area serves as a residential district for families and commuters, with a focus on community-oriented amenities rather than tourist attractions.

Area overview

On average Ratton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ratton is £52,179 per year. There are 3 schools in Ratton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Ratton is home to around 9,357 people, with a population density of about 1,648.9 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ratton Population
9,357
Population density
1,648.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.88(+7%)
Shoplifting
11.76(+47%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.69(-8%)
Public order
6.84(+12%)
Other theft
5.56(0%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,005
85.57%
Other White
424
4.53%
Other Asian
176
1.88%
Indian
130
1.39%
Other
93
0.99%
Total population: 9,355

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,626
32.88%
No qualifications
1,369
17.14%
Level 3 (A level)
1,272
15.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,080
13.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
843
10.56%
Total 16+ residents: 7,986

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,162
51.49%
Owns with a mortgage
1,130
26.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
420
10%
Social rents from council
238
5.67%
Other social rented
138
3.29%
Total households: 4,199

Property prices in Ratton

Based on 112 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
Detached68£454,000
Flats4£153,000
Semi-Detached25£360,000
Terraced15£270,000

10 years median price trend in Ratton

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

All postcodes in Ratton

BN211XS

Willingdon Road

BN212QX

Selsfield Close

BN212XE

Kings Drive

BN220RZ

Limetree Avenue

BN212SP

Rodmill Drive

BN208TL

Downs Avenue

BN209DG

Marcia Close

BN212TR

Twineham Road

BN209AT

Hoo Gardens

BN209AG

Willingdon Road

BN209AW

Upper Kings Drive

BN209JD

Coopers Hill

BN212TS

Eridge Road

BN220ED

Waldron Close

BN220HE

Woodland Avenue

BN209HE

Wish Hill

BN209AA

Southdown Road

BN212SU

Selmeston Road

BN220TW

Acacia Road

BN212QP

Rangemore Drive

BN212RT

Claxton Close

BN220AU

Lindfield Road

BN220LL

Jordans Lane West

BN220TG

Aspen Road

BN208XH

Victoria Drive

BN209DX

Parkway

BN212XA

Warburton Close

BN208UN

Rockhurst Drive

BN212RG

Parker Close

BN212TJ

Tovey Close

BN212XS

Park Avenue

BN212XW

Woodcroft Drive

BN220EZ

Chatfield Crescent

BN208UQ

Greenway

BN209JS

Willingdon Road

BN212QZ

Framfield Way

BN212YD

Ratton

BN220DH

Brodrick Road

BN220BP

Willingdon Park Drive

BN220DP

Brodrick Road

BN220EB

Stanmer Drive

BN220AH

Lindfield Road

BN212SW

Rodmill Drive

BN212YS

Ratton

BN208UG

Greenway

BN209EG

Melvill Lane

BN212SA

Beverington Road

BN212TP

Rangemore Drive

BN220TP

Acacia Road

BN208XR

Victoria Drive

BN209BP

Walnut Tree Walk

BN211TS

Willingdon Road

BN212TF

Selmeston Road

BN212YF

Ratton

BN212YQ

Ratton

BN208UA

Newick Road

BN208XA

Rockhurst Drive

BN209HY

Chalk Farm Close

BN209JR

Willingdon Road

BN212UR

Kings Drive

BN212YE

Cross Levels Way

BN220HQ

Woodland Avenue

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

BN220BG

Lindfield Road

BN220EX

Dene Drive

BN208UH

Hamsey Close

BN212UT

Park Lane

BN208UF

Avard Crescent

BN209AJ

Willingdon Road

BN209EX

Wish Hill

BN212RR

Pococks Road

BN212RU

Burton Road

BN220BB

Lindfield Road

BN220SS

Magnolia Walk

BN208TY

Avard Crescent

BN208UL

Greenway

BN209DE

Babylon Way

BN209HB

Upper Wish Hill

BN211TT

Willingdon Road

BN212RF

Burton Road

BN220EU

Dene Drive

BN209AN

Upper Kings Drive

BN209BX

Linkway

BN220AP

Ratton

BN220DG

Willingdon Park Drive

BN220SF

Cedar Close

BN229RH

Brodrick Road

BN212FD

Ratton

BN212YB

Kings Drive

BN220HF

Loxwood Close

BN220SW

Larch Gardens

BN220TF

Thornwood Close

Data Sources

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