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Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill

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 41 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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill Population

3,450

Population density

2,358.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

22.61(-29%)

Anti-social behaviour

10.72(-13%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.09(-6%)

Public order

5.22(-14%)

Burglary

2.61(0%)

South East average

Demographics

British

3,192

92.6%

Other White

2.15%

Irish

0.81%

Indian

0.75%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.58%

Total population: 3,447

Economics

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

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

1.98%

Total households: 1,615

Property prices in Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	5	£178,000	£151,400	£177,000	£180,000	£196,000
Semi-Detached	25	£325,000	£266,400	£300,000	£345,000	£408,400
Detached	11	£370,000	£297,500	£312,500	£483,500	£529,250
Terraced	5	£270,000	£246,200	£263,000	£286,500	£537,300

10 years median price trend in Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill

All postcodes in Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill

BN265LA

Park Croft

BN265BX

Church Road

BN265BF

Willowdowne Close

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