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Polegate North

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About

Polegate North ward lies on the northern edge of the town of Polegate within the Wealden district. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing types from interwar semis to more recent developments. It is bordered by farmland to the north, providing a clear transition from town to countryside. Local amenities are concentrated along the main routes leading into the town centre, serving the ward's everyday needs.

The ward is defined by the busy A27 dual carriageway which runs along its southern boundary, a major transport route connecting Eastbourne to the wider region. This infrastructure creates a distinct edge to the area. Within the ward, the landscape is gently sloping, with streets leading up towards the open fields of the Wealden landscape. The presence of the Cuckoo Trail, a popular walking and cycling path on a disused railway line, offers a direct recreational link through the local environment.

Area overview

On average Polegate North has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Polegate North is £48,309 per year. There are 1 schools in Polegate North: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Polegate North is home to around 3,868 people, with a population density of about 795.5 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Polegate North Population
3,868
Population density
795.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
39.3(+392%)
Violence and sexual offences
25.08(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.87(+53%)
Public order
6.2(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.69(-12%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,551
91.83%
Other White
117
3.03%
Indian
29
0.75%
White and Asian (mixed)
28
0.72%
Irish
25
0.65%
Total population: 3,867

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
745
22.78%
No qualifications
700
21.41%
Level 3 (A level)
592
18.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
531
16.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
363
11.1%
Total 16+ residents: 3,270

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
754
41.63%
Owns with a mortgage
520
28.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
359
19.82%
Other social rented
74
4.09%
Other forms of private rent
49
2.71%
Total households: 1,811

Property prices in Polegate North

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Polegate North area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,400 up to £600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Polegate North in the 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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats10£133,000
Detached2£479,000
Semi-Detached31£315,000
Terraced10£281,500

10 years median price trend in Polegate North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Polegate North.

All postcodes in Polegate North

BN265ET

Old Drive

BN266BF

Old School Close

BN266HA

Central Avenue

BN266ED

Station Road

BN266EE

Westfield Close

BN266RJ

Porters Way

BN265EB

Black Path

BN266PF

Greenleaf Gardens

BN266QE

Windsor Way

BN266QJ

Honeycrag Close

BN266QD

Windsor Way

BN266QN

Bay Tree Lane

BN266NZ

Oakleaf Drive

BN266AD

High Street

BN266AH

High Street

BN266HJ

Pevensey Road

BN265ER

Old Drive

BN269DB

Polegate North

BN266PZ

Oakleaf Drive

BN266PA

Oakleaf Drive

BN265EP

High Street

BN269BJ

High Street

BN266RF

Hailsham Road

BN266BN

Cross Street

BN266BE

Station Road

BN266DL

Brookside Avenue

BN266EL

West Close

BN266BX

Victoria Road

BN266HE

East Close

BN266PS

Oakleaf Drive

BN265AP

Black Path

BN266QF

Windsor Way

BN266BH

Brook Street

BN265HE

Old Drive

BN266ES

New Villas

BN266NQ

Nightingale Close

BN266AN

Gilda Crescent

BN266DG

Brookside Avenue

BN266EN

Western Avenue

BN266NP

Hailsham Road

BN266PD

Mapleleaf Gardens

BN266HH

North Close

BN266RE

Hailsham Road

BN265BB

Black Path

BN266PJ

Malcolm Gardens

BN266DD

Victoria Road

BN266AE

High Street

BN269AZ

High Street

BN266AY

Station Road

BN266HQ

Northern Avenue

BN266QS

Otham Court Lane

Data Sources

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