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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

BN209DB

The Combe

BN209EB

Wedderburn Road

BN212TT

Rangemore Drive

BN220ES

Wrestwood Avenue

BN208UE

Kent Court

BN208UY

Rockhurst Drive

BN212YN

Ratton

BN220JE

Shortlands Close

BN220SB

Hazelwood Avenue

BN220TQ

Broom Close

BN220SG

Hazelwood Avenue

BN212QL

Rushlake Crescent

BN212SN

Yieldings Close

BN212TE

Selmeston Road

BN208UT

Rockhurst Drive

BN209AQ

Westlords

BN212SY

Tilgate Close

BN212XN

Woodcroft Drive

BN212YH

Ratton

BN220BT

Willingdon Park Drive

BN208UX

Rockhurst Drive

BN212TA

Selmeston Road

BN220AS

The Broadway

BN220DN

Brodrick Road

BN220DY

Meadowlands Avenue

BN209HF

Hockington Lane

BN212YJ

Cross Levels Way

BN212YW

Cross Levels Way

BN220SP

Laburnum Walk

BN220TR

Tamarack Close

BN229QN

Park Avenue

BN220DW

Brodrick Road

BN220TA

Berwick Close

BN220SE

Hazelwood Avenue

BN209HL

Wish Hill

BN212RA

Framfield Way

BN212RL

Burton Road

BN220DL

Brodrick Road

BN212FE

Rangemore Close

BN212RH

Burton Road

BN212TB

Selmeston Road

BN212YT

Ratton

BN220RY

Rowan Avenue

BN209BN

Manor Way

BN212XJ

Ryefield Close

BN212YR

Ratton

BN220AB

Decoy Drive

BN220DT

Meadowlands Avenue

BN220ST

Magnolia Walk

BN209HJ

Old Barn Close

BN209BL

Manor Way

BN209EP

Bright View Cottages

BN212TX

Rangemore Drive

BN212TL

Selmeston Road

BN220AL

Branston Road

BN220AX

Timberley Road

BN220EH

Amberley Road

BN220EN

Friston Avenue

BN208UP

Rockhurst Drive

BN212RQ

Burton Road

BN212TY

Rangemore Drive

BN220SA

Pinewood Close

BN220ET

Dene Drive

BN209AR

Willingdon Close

BN209EF

Buckhurst Close

BN212RB

Framfield Way

BN212TH

Selmeston Road

BN212UB

Rangemore Drive

BN212TG

Eridge Road

BN212UA

Rangemore Drive

BN220DU

Meadowlands Avenue

BN220HA

Wrestwood Avenue

BN220SH

Lilac Close

BN209HD

Spring Close

BN209JP

Willingdon Road

BN220DJ

Brodrick Road

BN220TE

Black Thorn Close

BN208TU

Avard Crescent

BN208XD

Rockhurst Drive

BN209DU

Parkway

BN212XD

Kings Drive

BN212XY

Regents Place

BN220RX

Rowan Avenue

BN209DJ

Upper Ratton Drive

BN212QU

Westfield Road

BN212SH

Rodmill Drive

BN212YU

Ratton

BN220SZ

Chestnut Close

BN212RE

Burton Road

BN220DB

Willingdon Park Drive

BN220EP

Haystoun Close

BN209AX

The Court

BN209EJ

Melvill Lane

BN212SL

Rodmill Drive

BN220SD

Willow Walk

BN220SU

Magnolia Drive

BN209BW

The Close

BN209BY

Upper Ratton Drive

BN209EA

Melvill Lane

BN209EY

Wish Hill

Data Sources

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