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Polegate Central

About

Polegate Central ward forms the main residential and commercial core of the town of Polegate within the Wealden district. The area is centred around the A27 and A22 road junction, a major transport intersection for the region. Housing consists primarily of 20th-century suburban developments, with local shops and services concentrated along the High Street. The ward includes the town's library, medical centre, and several schools, serving the daily needs of its community.

The landscape is largely urban, though the ward contains a section of the Cuckoo Trail, a popular walking and cycling route on a disused railway line. This green corridor provides a direct recreational link to Hailsham and Eastbourne. Local governance is notably active, with Polegate Town Council operating from its own offices within the ward, distinct from the broader Wealden District Council authority based in Hailsham.

Area overview

On average Polegate Central has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Polegate Central is £50,647 per year. Polegate Central is home to around 5,107 people, with a population density of about 2,360.4 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Polegate Central Population

5,107

Population density

2,360.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

25.65(-19%)

Anti-social behaviour

11.55(-6%)

Criminal damage and arson

7.64(+18%)

Other theft

4.5(-20%)

Public order

4.31(-29%)

South East average

Demographics

British

4,606

90.12%

Other White

140

2.74%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.78%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.74%

Other Asian

0.65%

Total population: 5,111

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,171

29.22%

Level 3 (A level)

842

21.01%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

671

16.74%

No qualifications

549

13.7%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

444

11.08%

Total 16+ residents: 4,008

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

841

41.57%

Owns outright

718

35.49%

Private landlord or letting agency

203

10.03%

Other social rented

150

7.41%

Shared ownership

2.27%

Total households: 2,023

Property prices in Polegate Central

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £339,500 in Polegate Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £147,500 up to £570,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Polegate Central over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	3	£163,500	£149,550	£155,750	£179,250	£191,850
Detached	34	£422,500	£316,250	£366,250	£469,256	£530,500
Terraced	9	£280,000	£150,500	£275,000	£312,500	£353,000
Semi-Detached	22	£292,500	£166,050	£270,000	£333,500	£374,250

10 years median price trend in Polegate Central

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Polegate Central

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