Postcode BN20 9HW is located in an urban city, within the Ratton ward of Eastbourne in the South East region, and forms part of the Ratton area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 13.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ratton is £61,864 per year. The nearest station is Hampden Park (Sussex) located about 1.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Ratton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,522 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 7% least deprived areas in England.
Ratton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 13.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 per household in Ratton is £61,864 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN20 9HW.
Ratton near BN20 9HW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hampden Park (Sussex) located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £387,500 in Ratton area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £1,900,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 14 | £272,500 |
| Detached | 67 | £445,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £141,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £370,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ratton
In the BN20 9HW postcode area, located within Ratton, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN20 9HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | M&S Simply Food | 11 Eastbourne Road, Eastbourne, BN20 9LA | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
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.
Elected local representatives for BN20 9HW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Colin Sidney Belsey
Ratton - Elected 4 May 2023
David Small
Ratton - Elected 4 May 2023
Nick Ansell
Ratton - Elected 4 May 2023
Josh Babarinde
Eastbourne - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.