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West Blatchington

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About

West Blatchington is a residential suburb situated north of Hove's central seafront, characterised by its quiet, leafy streets and a mix of interwar and post-war housing. The area is anchored by the expansive West Blatchington Windmill, a historic smock mill that stands as a local landmark amidst surrounding parkland. This creates a distinct separation from the more densely populated coastal areas, offering a notably green and settled environment with easy access to the South Downs.

The neighbourhood is primarily family-oriented, with several schools and local shops concentrated along Old Shoreham Road. Its layout includes numerous cul-de-sacs and crescents, contributing to its calm atmosphere. The area is defined by its practical amenities and community facilities, including a sports centre and playing fields, rather than tourist attractions, making it a self-contained residential district within the larger city.

Area overview

On average West Blatchington has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Blatchington is £75,933 per year. There are 3 schools in West Blatchington: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). West Blatchington is home to around 7,581 people, with a population density of about 3,172.6 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Blatchington Population
7,581
Population density
3,172.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.68(-66%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.75(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.75(-59%)
Public order
4.48(-27%)
Other theft
2.9(-48%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,635
74.3%
Other White
575
7.58%
Other
214
2.82%
Indian
207
2.73%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
148
1.95%
Total population: 7,584

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,976
48.97%
Level 3 (A level)
949
15.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
747
12.29%
No qualifications
625
10.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
424
6.98%
Total 16+ residents: 6,077

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,191
41.37%
Owns with a mortgage
1,128
39.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
415
14.41%
Other forms of private rent
48
1.67%
Social rents from council
38
1.32%
Total households: 2,879

Property prices in West Blatchington

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £808,000 in West Blatchington area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £2,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Blatchington 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 West Blatchington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached39£1,000,000
Flats16£342,500
Semi-Detached33£775,000
Terraced4£653,750

10 years median price trend in West Blatchington

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

All postcodes in West Blatchington

BN36QH

Hill Brow

BN37PB

Goldstone Way

BN37QZ

Howard Court

BN36DP

Dyke Road Avenue

BN36QN

Hill Drive

BN36XE

Sandringham Close

BN37QH

Woodland Drive

BN36BB

Goldstone Crescent

BN36BG

Goldstone Crescent

BN36LR

Goldstone Crescent

BN36QP

Shirley Drive

BN36UD

Shirley Drive

BN36XF

King George Vi Drive

BN36DE

Woodland Drive

BN36DN

Dyke Road Avenue

BN36LP

Hove Park Gardens

BN36TH

The Green

BN36XH

Queen Alexandra Avenue

BN37NB

Nevill Avenue

BN36LS

Goldstone Crescent

BN36WP

Charles Close

BN37NA

Nevill Avenue

BN36BF

Goldstone Crescent

BN36BN

Woodland Avenue

BN36WN

Queen Victoria Avenue

BN36QT

The Spinney

BN36XD

Sandringham Drive

BN37ND

Nevill Avenue

BN36WG

Elizabeth Avenue

BN37AZ

Orchard Road

BN37BT

Nevill Road

BN37BZ

Westdene & Hove Park

BN36QF

Hill Brow

BN36QJ

Downside

BN36XG

Queen Mary Avenue

BN36TE

Dyke Road

BN36UN

Shirley Avenue

BN36WE

Cobton Drive

BN36WR

Queen Victoria Avenue

BN37BG

Orchard Road

BN37QU

Court Farm Road

BN36DB

Dyke Close

BN37QA

The Droveway

BN37RA

Woodland Drive

BN36LQ

Goldstone Crescent

BN36QL

Hill Drive

BN37JN

Weald Avenue

BN36LY

Goldstone Crescent

BN36PG

Woodruff Avenue

BN37QD

Eridge Road

BN37BS

Nevill Road

BN37QX

Court Farm Road

BN36QB

Tongdean Road

BN36WH

Elizabeth Close

BN36XA

Edward Avenue

BN37NS

Nevill Avenue

BN37QW

Court Farm Road

BN36DL

Woodland Drive

BN37QB

Nevill Road

BN36RW

Yorklands

BN36TN

Tongdean Avenue

BN37BW

Frant Road

BN36UR

Benett Avenue

BN36UE

Shirley Drive

BN36WS

Windsor Close

BN36PE

Dyke Road

BN36UF

Shirley Drive

BN37BQ

Nevill Road

BN37PZ

Westdene & Hove Park

BN36DH

Woodland Drive

BN36UH

Tredcroft Road

BN37EA

Old Shoreham Road

BN37NE

Nevill Avenue

BN37QE

Nevill Road

BN36PH

Woodruff Avenue

BN36QW

Tongdean Place

BN36WW

Queen Caroline Close

BN37BX

Westdene & Hove Park

BN36PP

The Droveway

BN36UT

Benett Drive

BN36WL

Edward Avenue

BN37PA

Goldstone Way

BN37QJ

Nevill Place

BN36PF

Woodruff Avenue

BN36TL

Tongdean Avenue

BN37PD

Goldstone Close

BN37AU

The Droveway

BN36BD

Goldstone Crescent

BN36QS

Ash Close

BN36TQ

Barrowfield Drive

BN36PS

Hove Park Way

BN37QP

Nevill Road

BN36DQ

Dyke Road Avenue

BN36LN

Hove Park Road

BN36QD

Dyke Road Avenue

BN37QR

Court Farm Road

BN37QY

Court Farm Road

BN37RD

Chartfield

BN36LL

Hove Park Road

BN36UG

Tredcroft Road

Data Sources

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