Postcode BN20 8NY is located in an urban city, within the Old Town ward of Eastbourne in the South East region, and forms part of the Ratton area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Ratton is £51,400 per year. The nearest station is Eastbourne located about 1.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Victoria Gardens.
Ratton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,716 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Ratton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 77.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 60.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Ratton is £51,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN20 8NY.
Ratton near BN20 8NY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Eastbourne located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Victoria Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Gardens |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £358,750 in Old Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,000 up to £1,300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £475,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £178,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £356,250 |
| Terraced | 37 | £330,000 |
10 year median price trend in Old Town
In the BN20 8NY postcode area, located within Ratton, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN20 8NY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Beechy Avenue, Eastbourne, BN20 8NR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Scott's Newsagents | Eldon Road, Eastbourne, BN20 8QJ | Walking directions to Scott's Newsagents |
| 0.2 mi | Mace | Eldon Road, Eastbourne, BN20 8QJ | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Albert Terrace, Eastbourne, BN21 1ST | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Cheers | Avard Crescent, Eastbourne, BN20 8UE | Walking directions to Cheers |
Annual council tax rates for Eastbourne district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.