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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

BN37BW

Frant Road

BN36XH

Queen Alexandra Avenue

BN36UD

Shirley Drive

BN36PG

Woodruff Avenue

BN36BE

Goldstone Crescent

BN37QP

Nevill Road

BN36HN

Hove Park Gardens

BN36BB

Goldstone Crescent

BN36DR

Woodland Parade

BN36RW

Yorklands

BN36WB

Mill Drive

BN36AJ

Hove Park Gardens

BN36BA

Goldstone Crescent

BN37RB

Chartfield Way

BN37BL

Orchard Avenue

BN36XG

Queen Mary Avenue

BN36DQ

Dyke Road Avenue

BN36AN

Goldstone Crescent

BN36LP

Hove Park Gardens

BN36QA

Dyke Road Avenue

BN37PA

Goldstone Way

BN36UJ

Shirley Drive

BN36QS

Ash Close

BN37QY

Court Farm Road

BN36BN

Woodland Avenue

BN37JN

Weald Avenue

BN37QZ

Howard Court

BN36WH

Elizabeth Close

BN37QJ

Nevill Place

BN36PH

Woodruff Avenue

BN37ND

Nevill Avenue

BN37QW

Court Farm Road

BN36LN

Hove Park Road

BN37AW

Park View Road

BN36PS

Hove Park Way

BN36PJ

Woodruff Avenue

BN36QH

Hill Brow

BN37PY

The Droveway

BN36AL

Old Shoreham Road

BN37BJ

Orchard Gardens

BN36PE

Dyke Road

BN37BX

Westdene & Hove Park

BN37BH

Orchard Gardens

BN36PF

Woodruff Avenue

BN36LQ

Goldstone Crescent

BN36US

Benett Drive

BN36BL

Woodland Avenue

BN36QF

Hill Brow

BN36XF

King George Vi Drive

BN36WG

Elizabeth Avenue

BN36UN

Shirley Avenue

BN36DG

Deanway

BN37BP

Nevill Road

BN36WR

Queen Victoria Avenue

BN36BF

Goldstone Crescent

BN37RA

Woodland Drive

BN37AZ

Orchard Road

BN37QQ

Nevill Road

BN36UF

Shirley Drive

BN37BT

Nevill Road

BN37BS

Nevill Road

Data Sources

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