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Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill

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About

Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill ward is a largely residential area situated on the western edge of Eastbourne. It is characterised by housing estates, local shopping parades, and schools serving the community. The ward encompasses parts of the older settlement of Polegate and extends into the newer developments near the A27. Its landscape is generally flat, typical of the southern Wealden district, with the built environment dominating.

A central feature is the namesake Willingdon Watermill, a restored 18th-century smock mill that stands as a local landmark. The area is defined by its proximity to major road links, with the A22 and A27 providing key transport routes. Open spaces include the recreational grounds at Hydneye and smaller pockets of green space integrated within the housing layouts, offering practical amenities for residents.

Area overview

On average Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill is £49,006 per year. Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill is home to around 3,450 people, with a population density of about 2,358.3 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
9.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill Population
3,450
Population density
2,358.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.9(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.99(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.54(+17%)
Public order
4.35(-29%)
Other theft
2.03(-64%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,192
92.6%
Other White
74
2.15%
Irish
28
0.81%
Indian
26
0.75%
White and Asian (mixed)
20
0.58%
Total population: 3,447

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
721
24.15%
No qualifications
656
21.97%
Level 3 (A level)
473
15.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
420
14.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
374
12.53%
Total 16+ residents: 2,986

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
822
50.9%
Owns with a mortgage
442
27.37%
Social rents from council
162
10.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
125
7.74%
Other forms of private rent
32
1.98%
Total households: 1,615

Property prices in Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill 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 South & Willingdon Watermill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£353,500
Flats5£177,000
Semi-Detached18£325,000
Terraced5£286,500

10 years median price trend in Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill.

All postcodes in Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill

BN265BF

Willowdowne Close

BN265BQ

Windmill Road

BN265DN

Willow Drive

BN265DL

Eastbourne Road

BN265BN

St Johns Road

BN265HJ

Reynoldstown Lane

BN265HW

Golden Miller Lane

BN265DF

Eastbourne Road

BN265HB

Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill

BN265HT

Hyperion Avenue

BN265LP

The Millrace

BN265AL

Chestnut Drive

BN265JT

Park Croft

BN265AH

Walnut Walk

BN265AW

Burnside

BN265BA

Spur Road

BN265HS

Sunstar Lane

BN265AT

Manor Way

BN265LN

Farmlands Way

BN265AZ

Otteham Close

BN265HX

Gainsborough Lane

BN265LY

Southfield

BN265DQ

Spurway Park

BN265LG

Farmlands Avenue

BN265BW

St Johns Road

BN265PW

Paddock Gardens

BN265JJ

Barons Way

BN265LT

Farmlands Way

BN265DP

Eastbourne Road

BN265DR

Clement Lane

BN265LA

Park Croft

BN265LR

Farmlands Way

BN265BE

Courtland Road

BN265HQ

Gainsborough Lane

BN265EF

Northfield

BN265JH

Hilary Close

BN265PT

Mortimer Gardens

BN265BY

Church Road

BN265HU

Hyperion Avenue

BN265AE

Walnut Walk

BN265DB

Brightling Road

BN265BT

St Johns Road

BN265JX

Park Croft

BN265AG

Walnut Walk

BN265AD

Walnut Walk

BN265PP

Mayfair Close

BN265AY

Brightling Road

BN265HH

Reynoldstown Lane

BN265FF

Park Croft

BN265BP

St Johns Road

BN265HY

Gainsborough Lane

BN265PN

Paddock Gardens

BN265AN

Chestnut Drive

BN265DJ

High Street

BN265LH

Farmlands Close

BN265JD

Brown Jack Avenue

BN265LJ

Farmlands Close

BN265LD

Park Croft

BN265HP

Gainsborough Lane

BN265FD

Redcroft Way

BN265HL

Bahram Road

BN265JU

Watermill Close

BN265AJ

Walnut Walk

BN265AQ

Walnut Walk

BN265ED

Wannock Road

BN265PL

Lancing Way

BN265PR

Paddock Gardens

BN265DD

Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill

BN265DY

Wannock Drive

BN265LB

Park Croft

BN265LS

Grosvenor Close

BN265BX

Church Road

BN265AF

Walnut Walk

BN265HG

Grand Parade

BN265JB

Bahram Road

BN265LL

Farmlands Avenue

BN265JY

Park Croft

BN265BS

St Johns Road

BN265EA

Wannock Road

BN265LX

Southfield

BN265AR

Walnut Walk

BN265BU

Church Road

BN265JN

Bernhard Gardens

BN265BG

Windmill Road

BN265DA

Church Road

BN265JE

Lewes Road

BN265PS

Mortimer Gardens

BN265AX

Brightling Road

BN265LZ

Southfield

BN265DH

High Street

BN265EE

Northfield

BN265LE

Croft Close

BN265HN

Brown Jack Avenue

BN265JL

Barons Way

BN265PJ

Wannock Road

BN265DT

The Thatchings

BN265PU

Mill Stream Gardens

BN265AS

Manor Way

BN265AU

Brightling Road

BN265JG

Wannock Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.