Postcode BN21 2XL 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52.6 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 1.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Ratton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,960 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Ratton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 52.6 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 314 ft away from BN21 2XL.
Ratton near BN21 2XL 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 68 | £454,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £153,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £360,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £270,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ratton
In the BN21 2XL postcode area, located within Ratton, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN21 2XL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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: 16/01/2026.