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About

Polegate sits within the Wealden district, characterised by its position on the low-lying plains north of the South Downs. The area is primarily residential, with housing developments and local shopping parades centred along the main roads. Its landscape is largely flat, a contrast to the rolling hills found elsewhere in the borough, and includes areas of open farmland and smaller residential estates on its fringes.

The town is a key transport node, with the A27 dual carriageway and a mainline railway station providing direct links. This infrastructure defines much of the local geography, with neighbourhoods arranged around these routes. A notable local landmark is the remains of the Polegate Windmill, a brick-built tower mill that stands as a visible historical feature amidst the modern surroundings.

Area overview

On average Polegate has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Polegate is £48,309 per year. There are 1 schools in Polegate: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Polegate is home to around 9,339 people, with a population density of about 1,327.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Polegate Population
9,339
Population density
1,327.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.67(-44%)
Shoplifting
16.17(+102%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.67(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.32(-2%)
Public order
4.39(-28%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,535
91.43%
Other White
276
2.96%
Irish
64
0.69%
Indian
63
0.67%
White and Asian (mixed)
53
0.57%
Total population: 9,335

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,973
25.4%
No qualifications
1,469
18.91%
Level 3 (A level)
1,409
18.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,216
15.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
921
11.86%
Total 16+ residents: 7,767

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,814
43.12%
Owns with a mortgage
1,325
31.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
560
13.31%
Other social rented
193
4.59%
Social rents from council
139
3.3%
Total households: 4,207

Property prices in Polegate

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 in Polegate 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached28£370,000
Flats19£148,000
Semi-Detached58£306,250
Terraced17£280,000

10 years median price trend in Polegate

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

All postcodes in Polegate

BN266DE

St Leonards Terrace

BN265BF

Willowdowne Close

BN265BQ

Windmill Road

BN265DN

Willow Drive

BN266AB

High Street

BN266JP

Bramley Road

BN266LJ

Romney Road

BN266PU

Oakleaf Drive

BN266FS

Clarence Court

BN266BN

Cross Street

BN266HE

East Close

BN266LG

Dover Road

BN266PZ

Oakleaf Drive

BN265BB

Black Path

BN266LD

Hastings Close

BN266NY

Oakleaf Drive

BN265DL

Eastbourne Road

BN266FB

Buttercup Drive

BN266HA

Central Avenue

BN266QS

Otham Court Lane

BN269BJ

High Street

BN265BN

St Johns Road

BN265HJ

Reynoldstown Lane

BN265HW

Golden Miller Lane

BN266AN

Gilda Crescent

BN266QB

Palma Close

BN269BS

High Street

BN266PP

Malcolm Gardens

BN265DF

Eastbourne Road

BN265HB

Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill

BN265HT

Hyperion Avenue

BN266BP

Albert Road

BN266DL

Brookside Avenue

BN266ED

Station Road

BN266JA

Dittons Road

BN266LW

Levett Avenue

BN265AL

Chestnut Drive

BN266GA

The Sidings

BN266JR

Lynholm Road

BN266NX

Sayerland Road

BN266QP

Sayerland Lane

BN266DU

High Street

BN266EB

Station Road

BN266EG

West Close

BN266FE

Lavender Grove

BN266HG

Eastern Avenue

BN266JU

Blenheim Way

BN266LN

Levett Way

BN266LQ

Hythe Close

BN265AH

Walnut Walk

BN265AW

Burnside

BN265BA

Spur Road

BN265HS

Sunstar Lane

BN266BT

Albert Road

BN266GE

Cornflower Crescent

BN266HP

Pevensey Road

BN266NA

Shepham Lane

BN265AT

Manor Way

BN266BL

Brook Street

BN266BS

Albert Road

BN266JT

Russet Close

BN266LU

Glynleigh Drive

BN265AZ

Otteham Close

BN265HX

Gainsborough Lane

BN265LY

Southfield

BN266GL

Primrose Way

BN266HH

North Close

BN266LF

Dover Road

BN266PA

Oakleaf Drive

BN265DQ

Spurway Park

BN266DW

Brookside Avenue

BN266LS

Levett Road

BN269AZ

High Street

BN265BW

St Johns Road

BN266LB

Dover Road

BN265JJ

Barons Way

BN266FH

Kensington Way

BN266NH

Aberdale Road

BN265ER

Old Drive

BN265HA

High Street

BN266EW

West Close

BN266HU

Dittons Road

BN266PH

Greenleaf Gardens

BN265EP

High Street

BN266DF

St Leonards Terrace

BN266LA

Dover Road

BN266LT

Rye Close

BN266NN

Hailsham Road

BN266PT

Oakleaf Drive

BN266AU

School Lane

BN266EJ

Westfield Close

BN265EU

Old Drive

BN266FF

Poppy Close

BN266HL

Pevensey Road

BN266HS

Dittons Road

BN266LX

Drockmill Close

BN265BE

Courtland Road

BN265HQ

Gainsborough Lane

BN266FN

Highgrove Crescent

BN266FW

Balmoral Mews

Data Sources

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