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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 39 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
39
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
18.2(-43%)
Shoplifting
16.49(+107%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.21(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.35(-17%)
Public order
3.96(-35%)
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 124 recent sales, the median property price is £313,750 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
Detached22£405,000
Flats18£149,000
Semi-Detached62£318,000
Terraced22£282,500

10 years median price trend in Polegate

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

All postcodes in Polegate

BN265DF

Eastbourne Road

BN266QL

Hailsham Road

BN266PH

Greenleaf Gardens

BN265AT

Manor Way

BN266QB

Palma Close

BN266EY

Southern Avenue

BN266PP

Malcolm Gardens

BN266HP

Pevensey Road

BN265HS

Sunstar Lane

BN266PR

Oakleaf Drive

BN266LW

Levett Avenue

BN266RE

Hailsham Road

BN266PY

Oakleaf Drive

BN266DE

St Leonards Terrace

BN265BW

St Johns Road

BN266NA

Shepham Lane

BN266BJ

Brook Street

BN266PS

Oakleaf Drive

BN266JU

Blenheim Way

BN266EZ

Southern Avenue

BN265HQ

Gainsborough Lane

BN266BN

Cross Street

BN266GW

Reed View

BN266FZ

Dittons Wood Close

BN266EG

West Close

BN269AZ

High Street

BN266JW

Lynholm Road

BN266FS

Clarence Court

BN266JR

Lynholm Road

BN265JG

Wannock Road

BN265EY

Old Drive

BN266EW

West Close

BN266JQ

Dittons Road

BN266QF

Windsor Way

BN266QA

Windsor Way

BN266BL

Brook Street

BN266HR

Shepham Lane

BN265BF

Willowdowne Close

BN266JS

Bramley Road

BN265LZ

Southfield

BN266LY

Glynleigh Drive

BN266BB

Fairlight Close

BN266GA

The Sidings

BN266FN

Highgrove Crescent

BN266DJ

Brookside Avenue

BN265HL

Bahram Road

BN266JZ

Lynholm Road

BN266NH

Aberdale Road

BN266PF

Greenleaf Gardens

BN266BP

Albert Road

BN266FJ

Kensington Way

BN266NN

Hailsham Road

BN265AS

Manor Way

BN265DH

High Street

BN266DD

Victoria Road

BN266ED

Station Road

BN265AE

Walnut Walk

BN265BU

Church Road

BN266LU

Glynleigh Drive

BN266LR

Levett Close

BN266DB

Victoria Road

BN265HW

Golden Miller Lane

BN269BJ

High Street

BN266DF

St Leonards Terrace

BN265HT

Hyperion Avenue

BN265EE

Northfield

BN265JN

Bernhard Gardens

BN266HH

North Close

BN266QP

Sayerland Lane

BN266LB

Dover Road

BN266DS

Gosford Way

BN266NJ

Hailsham Road

BN269BS

High Street

BN266LP

Levett Road

BN266HA

Central Avenue

BN266LQ

Hythe Close

BN266EB

Station Road

BN265JJ

Barons Way

BN265AX

Brightling Road

BN265LX

Southfield

BN265HH

Reynoldstown Lane

BN266JG

Dittons Road

BN265BE

Courtland Road

BN266GJ

Birch Road

BN266JA

Dittons Road

BN265EN

High Street

BN266LJ

Romney Road

BN266QT

Otham Court Lane

BN269DB

Polegate North

BN265ED

Wannock Road

BN265BS

St Johns Road

BN266PQ

Greenleaf Gardens

BN266PD

Mapleleaf Gardens

BN266QN

Bay Tree Lane

BN266QJ

Honeycrag Close

BN265DD

Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill

BN265DB

Brightling Road

BN266GG

Bluebell Way

BN266AN

Gilda Crescent

BN266HJ

Pevensey Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.