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West Blatchington

England / South East / Brighton and Hove / West Blatchington

About

West Blatchington is a residential area in Brighton and Hove, located north of Hove Park and west of the A23. The area is primarily made up of post-war housing, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. Local amenities include a small shopping parade on Old Shoreham Road, offering convenience stores, cafes, and a pharmacy. The area is served by several bus routes, providing easy access to central Brighton and Hove.

The neighborhood is close to open spaces like West Blatchington Windmill and the adjacent fields, which offer walking and recreational opportunities. Schools in the area include West Blatchington Primary and Hove Park School, catering to families. The proximity to the A23 and A27 makes it a practical location for commuters. While quieter than the city center, it retains good transport links and essential services.

Area overview

On average West Blatchington has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in West Blatchington is £68,100 per year. There are 3 schools in West Blatchington: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 97 recent sales, the median property price is £817,000 in West Blatchington area, with individual transactions ranging from £235,000 up to £2,500,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached41£1,180,000
Flats24£335,000
Semi-Detached28£796,000
Terraced4£636,250

10 years price trend in West Blatchington

All postcodes in West Blatchington

BN36WT

Elizabeth Avenue

BN37BF

Park View Road

BN37PY

Orchard Road

BN37QT

Frant Road

BN36BE

Goldstone Crescent

BN36BH

Woodland Avenue

BN37DR

Orchard Road

BN36TF

Barrowfield Drive

BN36XB

Queen Victoria Avenue

BN37BH

Orchard Gardens

BN36LX

Goldstone Crescent

BN36WJ

Edward Close

BN36UP

Shirley Drive

BN37BP

West Blatchington

BN36BA

Goldstone Crescent

BN36PL

Benett Drive

BN36TD

Mallory Road

BN36US

Benett Drive

BN37BE

Newtown Road

BN36QE

Meadow Close

BN36QR

Chalfont Drive

BN36UQ

Benett Avenue

BN36AL

West Blatchington

BN36QH

Hill Brow

BN36QQ

Meadow Close

BN36WB

Mill Drive

BN36AJ

Hove Park Gardens

BN36DJ

Deanway

BN36BL

Woodland Avenue

BN36DD

Hill Brow

BN36QG

Hill Brow

BN36UB

Shirley Drive

BN36UJ

Shirley Drive

BN36WA

Elizabeth Avenue

BN37QF

Nevill Gardens

BN37QQ

Court Farm Road

BN36BJ

Queen Mary Avenue

BN36TP

Barrowfield Close

BN37AW

Park View Road

BN37QS

Frant Road

BN36PJ

Tredcroft Road

BN36UL

Shirley Drive

BN36WQ

Windsor Close

BN37BL

Orchard Avenue

BN37QL

Goldstone Way

BN36HN

Hove Park Gardens

BN36AN

Goldstone Crescent

BN36DA

Dyke Close

BN36DR

Hill Drive

BN36WF

Cobton Drive

BN37RB

Woodland Drive

BN36DG

Deanway

BN36QA

Dyke Road Avenue

BN37QN

Frant Road

BN36DF

Hill Brow

BN36TG

Elm Close

BN36TJ

Ash Close

BN36WD

Mill Drive

BN37BJ

Orchard Avenue

BN37QG

West Blatchington
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.