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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 28 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
28
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
10.42(-67%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.28(-57%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.75(-26%)
Public order
3.69(-39%)
Other theft
3.3(-41%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,635
74.3%
Other White
575
7.58%
Other
214
2.82%
Indian
207
2.73%
White and Asian (mixed)
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 89 recent sales, the median property price is £820,000 in West Blatchington area, with individual transactions ranging from £295,000 up to £3,650,000.

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£1,235,000
Flats10£350,000
Terraced3£735,000
Semi-Detached37£770,000

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

BN37QT

Nevill Close

BN37QX

Court Farm Road

BN36DJ

Woodland Drive

BN36LY

Goldstone Crescent

BN36UH

Tredcroft Road

BN36WN

Queen Victoria Avenue

BN36QJ

Downside

BN36QL

Hill Drive

BN37QE

Nevill Road

BN36TP

Barrowfield Close

BN36QN

Hill Drive

BN36WL

Edward Avenue

BN37BF

Park View Road

BN37NB

Nevill Avenue

BN36TG

Elm Close

BN36WP

Charles Close

BN36QB

Tongdean Road

BN36TF

Barrowfield Drive

BN36PP

The Droveway

BN36LL

Hove Park Road

BN37BG

Orchard Road

BN36WS

Windsor Close

BN36TH

The Green

BN36QG

Hill Brow

BN37BZ

Westdene & Hove Park

BN36XA

Edward Avenue

BN36DE

Woodland Drive

BN36TL

Tongdean Avenue

BN36UR

Benett Avenue

BN36WJ

Edward Close

BN36WA

Elizabeth Avenue

BN36DN

Dyke Road Avenue

BN36DF

Woodland Drive

BN36UT

Benett Drive

BN36WT

Queen Victoria Avenue

BN37PZ

Westdene & Hove Park

BN37QB

Nevill Road

BN36BH

Woodland Avenue

BN36XD

Sandringham Drive

BN36WD

Mill Drive

BN36UL

Shirley Drive

BN36TJ

Woodlands

BN36WQ

Windsor Close

BN37QU

Court Farm Road

BN37AU

The Droveway

BN36DH

Woodland Drive

BN36WF

Cobton Drive

BN36TD

Mallory Road

BN36TE

Dyke Road

BN36DS

Woodland Drive

BN36QW

Tongdean Place

BN36BG

Goldstone Crescent

BN36DD

Hill Brow

BN37QA

The Droveway

BN37QH

Woodland Drive

BN37RD

Chartfield

BN37BQ

Nevill Road

BN37QL

Nevill Way

BN36QQ

Meadow Close

BN36WE

Cobton Drive

BN37QD

Eridge Road

BN36LS

Goldstone Crescent

BN37QF

Nevill Gardens

BN37BE

Old Shoreham Road

BN36UE

Shirley Drive

BN36QR

Chalfont Drive

BN36XE

Sandringham Close

BN36BD

Goldstone Crescent

BN36PL

Benett Drive

BN36QT

The Spinney

BN37NS

Nevill Avenue

BN37EA

Old Shoreham Road

BN37QS

Frant Road

BN37NA

Nevill Avenue

BN36LR

Goldstone Crescent

BN37QG

Nevill Road

BN36WW

Queen Caroline Close

BN36QP

Shirley Drive

BN36UQ

Benett Drive

BN36TQ

Barrowfield Drive

BN36DB

Dyke Close

BN36DA

Dyke Road Avenue

BN36UB

Shirley Drive

BN36UG

Tredcroft Road

BN36UP

Shirley Drive

BN36XB

Queen Victoria Avenue

BN37PD

Goldstone Close

BN37PB

Goldstone Way

BN37QR

Court Farm Road

BN36BJ

Woodland Avenue

BN36LX

Goldstone Crescent

BN36QE

Tongdean Road

BN37NE

Nevill Avenue

BN37DR

Cumberland Terrace

BN36QD

Dyke Road Avenue

BN36DP

Dyke Road Avenue

BN37QN

Nevill Road

BN36DL

Woodland Drive

BN36TN

Tongdean Avenue

BN36BP

Woodland Close

Data Sources

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