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BN21 2YR

Ratton

Eastbourne

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Detailed insights for BN21 2YR

Overview

Postcode BN21 2YR is located in an urban city, within the Ratton ward of Eastbourne in the South East region, and forms part of the Upperton area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 185.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Upperton is £50,444 per year. The nearest station is Hampden Park (Sussex), about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
185
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
45.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

3/10

Upperton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,571 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Upperton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 185.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

45.3%

Approximately 45.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Upperton is £50,444 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 199 ft away from BN21 2YR.

Flood risk

No risk

Upperton near BN21 2YR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hampden Park (Sussex) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN21 2YR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Hampden Park (Sussex)

N/A

Walking directions to Hampden Park (Sussex)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
151
Population density
2,111.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
108.32(+242%)
Shoplifting
108.32(+1257%)
Public order
26.55(+337%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.76(+93%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.37(+138%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
84
56.38%
Other Asian
18
12.08%
Other White
13
8.72%
African
8
5.37%
Indian
6
4.03%
Total population: 149

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
57
42.54%
No qualifications
26
19.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
11.19%
Level 3 (A level)
15
11.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
6.72%
Total 16+ residents: 134

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
37
43.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
25.58%
Other forms of private rent
16
18.6%
Owns with a mortgage
5
5.81%
Owns outright
4
4.65%
Total households: 86

Property prices in Ratton

Median price£370,000
Price per sq ft£393
Sales (last 12 months)128
Typical range (middle 50%)£295K – £515K

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £393 per square foot) in Ratton area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £1,900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ratton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached71£458,000£414
Semi-Detached30£347,700£406
Terraced19£275,000£321
Flats8£190,000£297

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ratton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ratton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£385,000£176,000£269,500£207,500
2017£370,000£145,000£271,500£226,250
2018£400,000£146,000£269,000£218,000
2019£370,000£130,000£275,250£215,000
2020£380,000£169,250£274,500£230,000
2021£446,839£168,750£315,000£256,000
2022£490,000£167,000£350,050£279,250
2023£450,000£145,000£323,500£287,500
2024£455,000£243,500£322,500£267,500
2025£442,500£153,000£360,000£265,000
2026£515,000£285,000£345,000£290,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ratton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ratton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£328£245£315£258
2017£317£231£351£262
2018£347£237£310£274
2019£344£226£347£265
2020£360£252£330£279
2021£381£278£357£311
2022£445£273£402£365
2023£438£273£409£336
2024£403£259£364£315
2025£415£299£404£318
2026£397£290£339£325
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ratton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ratton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN21 2YR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN21 2YR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Feb 202532, Rushlake Crescent, Eastbourne, BN21 2QLFlatsLeasehold£161,000
27 Nov 202521, Weavers Close, Eastbourne, BN21 2BAFlatsLeasehold£208,000
29 May 202523, Weavers Close, Eastbourne, BN21 2BAFlatsLeasehold£195,000
28 Feb 202536, Weavers Close, Eastbourne, BN21 2BATerracedFreehold£350,000
06 Jan 202619, Burton Road, Eastbourne, BN21 2RDSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,400

Schools

In the BN21 2YR postcode area, located within Upperton, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN21 2YR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 mi16 plusEast Sussex College GroupFurther education

Good

0.5 miNot applicableSummerdown SchoolFree schools special

N/A

0.5 miPrimarySt Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN21 2YR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN21 2YR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons DailyKing's Drive, Eastbourne, BN21 2QPWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miCo-op Food18 Framfield Way, Eastbourne, BN21 2RBWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Eastbourne district (2025-26).

Band A£1,688
Band B£1,970
Band C£2,251
Band D£2,532
Band E£3,095
Band F£3,658
Band G£4,221
Band H£5,065

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BN21 2YR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Colin Sidney Belsey

Ratton - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

David Small

Ratton - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Nick Ansell

Ratton - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Josh Babarinde

Eastbourne - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictEastbourneE07000061
Parliamentary ConstituencyEastbourneE14001219
WardRattonE05011579
ParishEastbourne, unparished areaE43000055
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)UppertonE02004363
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Eastbourne 008AE01020948
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about BN21 2YR

Is BN21 2YR (Upperton) safe?

The area around BN21 2YR records about 185 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near BN21 2YR?

The median sale price around BN21 2YR in Upperton is £370,000 (about £393 per square foot) based on 128 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN21 2YR?

There are 11 schools close to BN21 2YR, including East Sussex College Group (Good), Summerdown School and St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BN21 2YR?

The closest station to BN21 2YR is Hampden Park (Sussex), about 1,376 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN21 2YR?

BN21 2YR scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,571 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN21 2YR (Upperton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Eastbourne covering BN21 2YR is Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Colin Sidney Belsey (Conservative and Unionist Party), David Small (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Nick Ansell (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.