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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

BN265DS

Eastbourne Road

BN265HR

Gainsborough Lane

BN265LU

Southfield

Data Sources

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