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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 67 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
3/10
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
37.94(+20%)
Shoplifting
17.42(+118%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.71(+28%)
Public order
7.16(+18%)
Other theft
5.24(-7%)
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 114 recent sales, the median property price is £387,500 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
Terraced14£272,500
Detached67£445,000
Flats4£141,250
Semi-Detached29£370,000

10 years median price trend in Ratton

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

All postcodes in Ratton

BN209JD

Coopers Hill

BN208XR

Victoria Drive

BN208UZ

Rockhurst Drive

BN208XD

Rockhurst Drive

BN220EX

Dene Drive

BN209DU

Parkway

BN209AQ

Westlords

BN212RJ

Fennells Close

BN212XN

Woodcroft Drive

BN220SU

Magnolia Drive

BN212RH

Burton Road

BN208UQ

Greenway

BN209EA

Melvill Lane

BN212XG

Park Avenue

BN209BX

Linkway

BN212UJ

Kings Drive

BN209HY

Chalk Farm Close

BN220TQ

Broom Close

BN220SA

Pinewood Close

BN208UE

Kent Court

BN212ST

Selmeston Road

BN208UX

Rockhurst Drive

BN212QL

Rushlake Crescent

BN212QT

Westfield Road

BN229RF

Brodrick Road

BN220AG

Lindfield Road

BN212SG

Rodmill Drive

BN220TR

Tamarack Close

BN212UA

Rangemore Drive

BN212YD

Ratton

BN220TF

Thornwood Close

BN220DU

Meadowlands Avenue

BN209DP

Old Mansion Close

BN220SD

Willow Walk

BN212SW

Rodmill Drive

BN209DJ

Upper Ratton Drive

BN212SE

Beverington Road

BN220BY

Willingdon Park Drive

BN220TN

Maywood Avenue

BN212UU

Park Lane

BN212TF

Selmeston Road

BN209HN

Wish Hill

BN212TE

Selmeston Road

BN220RY

Rowan Avenue

BN220EB

Stanmer Drive

BN208UH

Hamsey Close

BN212XR

Park Avenue

BN209BT

Ratton Gardens

BN212RB

Framfield Way

BN220HQ

Woodland Avenue

BN212YE

Cross Levels Way

BN220AA

Decoy Drive

BN209EX

Wish Hill

BN212XJ

Ryefield Close

BN212QZ

Framfield Way

BN212TG

Eridge Road

BN212YY

Ratton

BN212SP

Rodmill Drive

BN212YT

Ratton

BN212PT

Rodmill Road

BN220ES

Wrestwood Avenue

BN212RT

Claxton Close

BN212RE

Burton Road

BN212XS

Park Avenue

BN209HE

Wish Hill

BN209AJ

Willingdon Road

BN220LL

Jordans Lane West

BN220BS

Willingdon Park Drive

BN212YF

Ratton

BN220SG

Hazelwood Avenue

BN220DP

Brodrick Road

BN212QR

Westfield Road

BN229QQ

Clifton Close

BN211XP

Jack Odandy Close

BN220BD

Chelworth Road

BN209DZ

Parkway

BN220SS

Magnolia Walk

BN212UY

Park Lane

BN209HD

Spring Close

BN220AH

Lindfield Road

BN209HA

Wish Hill

BN220EE

Halland Close

BN209AY

Ruskin Road

BN209AB

Falmer Close

BN220DX

Meadowlands Avenue

BN220SR

Magnolia Walk

BN220SF

Cedar Close

BN212XL

Woodcroft Drive

BN209DL

Babylon Way

BN220AB

Decoy Drive

BN212TB

Selmeston Road

BN209AU

The Lawns

BN209JP

Willingdon Road

BN220AU

Lindfield Road

BN212TD

Lullington Close

BN220JE

Shortlands Close

BN208TL

Downs Avenue

BN208UP

Rockhurst Drive

BN209DQ

Upper Ratton Drive

BN208XB

Rockhurst Drive

Data Sources

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