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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

BN212SB

Beverington Close

BN208XP

Victoria Drive

BN220BG

Lindfield Road

BN212UH

Kings Drive

BN220BT

Willingdon Park Drive

BN212YW

Cross Levels Way

BN209DG

Marcia Close

BN208UN

Rockhurst Drive

BN220DG

Willingdon Park Drive

BN220TW

Acacia Road

BN212XF

Ratton

BN220QW

Seven Sisters Road

BN212YL

Ratton

BN220AX

Timberley Road

BN212UW

Kings Drive

BN209AP

Upper Kings Drive

BN209BP

Walnut Tree Walk

BN208TU

Avard Crescent

BN212SJ

Rutland Close

BN220SH

Lilac Close

BN220BA

Maplehurst Road

BN209EY

Wish Hill

BN212YH

Ratton

BN209BN

Manor Way

BN209EL

Crouch Close

BN220RZ

Limetree Avenue

BN212TS

Eridge Road

BN212RU

Burton Road

BN209EB

Wedderburn Road

BN220EZ

Chatfield Crescent

BN212SX

Chalvington Road

BN209EN

Butts Lane

BN212XY

Regents Place

BN209EG

Melvill Lane

BN212FE

Rangemore Close

BN212RG

Parker Close

BN209EH

Angus Close

BN220TB

Burlow Close

BN220DN

Brodrick Road

BN212XD

Kings Drive

BN220TH

Maywood Avenue

BN220BU

Willingdon Park Drive

BN208UB

Avard Crescent

BN209AX

The Court

BN208UU

Rockhurst Drive

BN212SN

Yieldings Close

BN220EL

Friston Avenue

BN220DH

Brodrick Road

BN220ST

Magnolia Walk

BN212YX

Ratton

BN209BU

Ratton Drive

BN212UP

Kings Drive

BN220EJ

Friston Avenue

BN212YB

Kings Drive

BN208UT

Rockhurst Drive

BN229RH

Brodrick Road

BN212RQ

Burton Road

BN229QN

Park Avenue

BN209AL

Willingdon Road

BN220AP

Ratton

BN208XL

Victoria Drive

BN209JT

Willingdon Road

BN212YQ

Ratton

BN220AD

Decoy Drive

BN220SQ

Hazelwood Avenue

BN209AD

Willingdon Road

BN208XH

Victoria Drive

BN220DW

Brodrick Road

BN208XA

Rockhurst Drive

BN209DA

The Grove

BN212YP

Ratton

BN220HB

Wrestwood Avenue

BN209HB

Upper Wish Hill

BN220ET

Dene Drive

BN209AS

Upper Kings Drive

BN220HE

Woodland Avenue

BN220SL

Poplar Walk

BN212QX

Selsfield Close

BN209DX

Parkway

BN212TA

Selmeston Road

BN212RF

Burton Road

BN208UG

Greenway

BN208UF

Avard Crescent

BN208TY

Avard Crescent

BN212TJ

Tovey Close

BN212TL

Selmeston Road

BN209HW

George Stanley Mews

BN209HL

Wish Hill

BN220DS

Meadowlands Avenue

BN209BS

Ratton Drive

BN220RX

Rowan Avenue

BN209BL

Manor Way

BN212QU

Westfield Road

BN209BJ

Ratton Drive

BN212YU

Ratton

BN212RW

Burton Road

BN220SE

Hazelwood Avenue

BN212RA

Framfield Way

BN220DY

Meadowlands Avenue

BN208UD

Avard Crescent

Data Sources

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