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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

BN266BG

Brook Street

BN265AJ

Walnut Walk

BN265AP

Black Path

BN265AQ

Walnut Walk

BN265ED

Wannock Road

BN266HX

Dittons Road

BN266BY

Victoria Road

BN266GW

Reed View

BN266HF

Eastern Avenue

BN266NL

Hailsham Road

BN266NQ

Nightingale Close

BN265BJ

Heron Ridge

BN266EH

Station Road

BN266PF

Greenleaf Gardens

BN266PQ

Greenleaf Gardens

BN265BL

Heron Ridge

BN266DJ

Brookside Avenue

BN266FJ

Kensington Way

BN266FU

Foxglove Close

BN266JW

Lynholm Road

BN265DD

Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill

BN265DY

Wannock Drive

BN265AB

Farmlands Way

BN265BX

Church Road

BN266EA

Station Road

BN266FT

Buckingham Gardens

BN266HB

Oaklands Close

BN266HQ

Northern Avenue

BN266PL

Mimosa Close

BN265AF

Walnut Walk

BN265HG

Grand Parade

BN265JB

Bahram Road

BN266AQ

High Street

BN266DB

Victoria Road

BN266JQ

Dittons Road

BN266JZ

Lynholm Road

BN266LE

Dover Road

BN266LZ

Shepham Lane

BN266RJ

Porters Way

BN265BS

St Johns Road

BN265EA

Wannock Road

BN265EN

High Street

BN265LX

Southfield

BN266JG

Dittons Road

BN266PX

Oakleaf Drive

BN269BW

High Street

BN265AR

Walnut Walk

BN266BA

Station Road

BN265BU

Church Road

BN265JN

Bernhard Gardens

BN266FG

Jubilee Drive

BN265BG

Windmill Road

BN266AW

Gilda Crescent

BN266EE

Westfield Close

BN266NT

Hailsham Road

BN266PR

Oakleaf Drive

BN265DA

Church Road

BN265JE

Lewes Road

BN266JJ

Aberdale Road

BN266JL

Lynholm Road

BN266PG

Cresta Close

BN265AX

Brightling Road

BN265LZ

Southfield

BN266DP

Gosford Way

BN266QN

Bay Tree Lane

BN266RD

Hailsham Road

BN265DH

High Street

BN265EE

Northfield

BN266AT

Station Road

BN266BB

Fairlight Close

BN266FP

Gatcombe Crescent

BN266HR

Shepham Lane

BN266DG

Brookside Avenue

BN265HN

Brown Jack Avenue

BN265JL

Barons Way

BN266DA

Victoria Road

BN266DN

Diplock Close

BN266EY

Southern Avenue

BN266GN

Snowdrop Close

BN266NU

Sayerland Road

BN266BH

Brook Street

BN266BQ

Brook Street

BN266BU

Victoria Road

BN266EQ

West Close

BN266BJ

Brook Street

BN266JB

Polegate Central

BN266NP

Hailsham Road

BN265AS

Manor Way

BN265AU

Brightling Road

BN266EP

Western Avenue

BN265JG

Wannock Road

BN266AG

High Street

BN266ND

Dymchurch Close

BN266NE

Levett Road

BN265HR

Gainsborough Lane

BN265LU

Southfield

BN266AJ

High Street

BN266AL

High Street

BN266QA

Windsor Way

BN266DT

Albert Place

Data Sources

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