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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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

Median price£280,000
Price per sq ft£340
Sales (last 12 months)60
Typical range (middle 50%)£177K – £325K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £340 per square foot) in Polegate North area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Polegate North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£600,000£641
Semi-Detached34£316,500£409
Terraced8£280,250£315
Flats17£115,000£190

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Polegate North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Polegate North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260,000£125,000£244,000£214,250
2017£305,000£126,500£245,000£214,000
2018£370,000£137,875£250,000£223,500
2019£297,500£133,000£265,000£227,000
2020£298,000£140,000£285,000£229,000
2021£330,000£165,200£305,000£272,500
2022£367,500£160,000£327,000£277,500
2023£338,333£183,000£327,500£280,000
2024£327,000£136,000£312,750£252,000
2025£479,000£122,500£315,000£281,500
2026£101,250£321,000£286,300
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Polegate North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Polegate North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£366£244£296£235
2017£365£210£352£262
2018£272£240£360£246
2019£380£236£310£273
2020£347£236£331£298
2021£384£232£399£317
2022£414£274£411£305
2023£428£240£388£348
2024£455£227£422£332
2025£509£236£429£328
2026£184£425£250
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Polegate North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Polegate North in the last year.

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.