Ratton
Ward in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England
| Coordinates: | 50.793, 0.259 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 59 01 |
| Dialling code: | 01323 (Eastbourne) |
Ratton is a predominantly residential ward on the northern edge of Eastbourne in East Sussex, lying close to the rolling chalk of the South Downs. It takes its name from the old Ratton estate and mixes post‑war and later suburban housing with parks and local green spaces, making it a largely family‑focused neighbourhood with schools, community centres and small parades of shops.
Economically the area is mainly residential with a scattering of local businesses, while its location gives easy access to Eastbourne town centre and seafront and sensible commuting options by road and rail to places such as Brighton and London. Community life tends to centre on schools, neighbourhood groups and the nearby countryside, reflecting a blend of long‑standing residents and newer families.
Postcode districts covering Ratton
Most populated places nearby
- Brighton and Hove 17.3 miles
- Hastings 14.5 miles
- Eastbourne 1.4 miles
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 23.8 miles
- Bexhill-on-Sea 9.6 miles
- Haywards Heath 20.9 miles
- Burgess Hill 20.5 miles
- Seaford 6.9 miles
- Rottingdean 13.9 miles
- Crowborough 18.6 miles
- Hailsham 5.1 miles
- Shoreham-by-Sea 23.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Upper Willingdon Ward 0.8 miles
- Hampden Park Ward 0.9 miles
- Willingdon and Jevington Parish 1 mile
- Lower Willingdon Built-up area 1 mile
- Old Town Ward 1.2 miles
- Eastbourne Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Upperton Ward 1.5 miles
- Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill Ward 1.8 miles
- Polegate Central Ward 1.9 miles
- Polegate Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Langney Ward 2 miles
- St. Anthony's Ward 2.1 miles
Example postcodes in Ratton
BN20 8UW, BN21 2UW, BN21 2XP, BN20 9HE, BN22 0DY, BN20 9DD, BN22 0TG, BN20 8UP, BN22 0DF … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 31.5 miles
- London City Airport 50 miles
- Hampden Park Railway Station 0.9 miles
- Eastbourne Railway Station 1.9 miles
Hotels near Ratton Ad
- The View Hotel 2.3 miles
- East Beach Hotel 3 2.2 miles
- Port Hotel Eastbourne 3 2.2 miles
- The Chatsworth Hotel 2.4 miles
- OYO Devonshire Park Hotel 3 2.4 miles
- The Cumberland Hotel 3 2.4 miles
- The Grand Hotel Eastbourne 5 2.5 miles
- Hydro Hotel 4 2.6 miles
- Eastbourne Riviera Hotel 3 2.3 miles
- Best Western Lansdowne Hotel 3 2.5 miles
Schools in Ratton
- Oakwood Primary Academy Primary
- Ratton School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Gildredge Manor Estate 1.5 miles
- Manor Gardens Gardens 1.6 miles
- Redoubt Fortress and Military Museum Museum 2.2 miles
- Priory Lane Stadium 2.8 miles
- Sovereign Harbour Marina Marina 3 miles
- Sovereign Harbour Harbour 3.2 miles
- Long Man of Wilmington Archaeological site 3.3 miles
- Herstmonceux Place Estate 6 miles
- Herstmonceux Castle Estate 6.4 miles
- Charleston Farmhouse Museum 7.1 miles
- Port Newhaven Harbour 8.9 miles
- Anne of Cleeves House Historic site 12.3 miles