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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 120 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-Detached57£307,500
Terraced16£279,000

10 years median price trend in Polegate

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

All postcodes in Polegate

BN266HT

Dittons Road

BN266JN

Lynholm Road

BN266JS

Bramley Road

BN266NS

Hailsham Road

BN266NZ

Oakleaf Drive

BN265EF

Northfield

BN265JH

Hilary Close

BN266FQ

St James Walk

BN266JF

Chaucer Industrial Estate

BN265BY

Church Road

BN265HU

Hyperion Avenue

BN266DD

Victoria Road

BN266FA

Bluebell Way

BN266QJ

Honeycrag Close

BN265ET

Old Drive

BN266BF

Old School Close

BN266ET

Junction Street

BN266QG

Windsor Way

BN265AE

Walnut Walk

BN266ER

New Road

BN266NJ

Hailsham Road

BN266PD

Mapleleaf Gardens

BN266PY

Oakleaf Drive

BN266QL

Hailsham Road

BN265DB

Brightling Road

BN266AP

Porters Way

BN266AY

Station Road

BN265BT

St Johns Road

BN265EY

Old Drive

BN266AZ

Station Road

BN266FD

Sunflower Lane

BN266PN

Malcolm Gardens

BN265AG

Walnut Walk

BN265AD

Walnut Walk

BN266EZ

Southern Avenue

BN266GG

Bluebell Way

BN266PW

Minster Close

BN266GB

Gilda Close

BN266HD

East Close

BN266PS

Oakleaf Drive

BN266AE

High Street

BN266JY

Nursery Close

BN266PB

Greenleaf Gardens

BN265AY

Brightling Road

BN265ES

Old Drive

BN265HH

Reynoldstown Lane

BN266DH

Brookside Avenue

BN266FL

Highgrove Crescent

BN266HN

Pevensey Road

BN266RF

Hailsham Road

BN266AA

High Street

BN266AD

High Street

BN266LP

Levett Road

BN266PE

Greenleaf Gardens

BN265BP

St Johns Road

BN265HY

Gainsborough Lane

BN266BZ

Victoria Close

BN265AN

Chestnut Drive

BN266EF

Westfield Close

BN266GJ

Birch Road

BN266PJ

Malcolm Gardens

BN265EB

Black Path

BN266JH

Aberdale Road

BN266QF

Windsor Way

BN266QT

Otham Court Lane

BN266DQ

Brookside Avenue

BN266DR

Gosford Way

BN266FZ

Dittons Wood Close

BN266AF

High Street

BN266BD

Station Road

BN265DJ

High Street

BN266HJ

Pevensey Road

BN266NG

Fairoaks

BN266RE

Hailsham Road

BN266EL

West Close

BN266GU

Thistle Place

BN266LR

Levett Close

BN266LY

Glynleigh Drive

BN265AA

High Street

BN265HE

Old Drive

BN265JD

Brown Jack Avenue

BN266BE

Station Road

BN266EN

Western Avenue

BN266FR

Sandringham Lane

BN269DB

Polegate North

BN265EX

Old Drive

BN266AH

High Street

BN266LH

Romney Road

BN266QD

Windsor Way

BN266QE

Windsor Way

BN265HP

Gainsborough Lane

BN266DS

Gosford Way

BN266GH

Twin Oaks Drive

BN265FD

Redcroft Way

BN266ES

New Villas

BN265HL

Bahram Road

BN266BX

Victoria Road

BN266LL

Levett Avenue

BN266AR

School Lane

BN266AS

Station Road

Data Sources

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