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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

BN265DL

Eastbourne Road

BN266EE

Westfield Close

BN266NT

Hailsham Road

BN265BA

Spur Road

BN266PX

Oakleaf Drive

BN266NX

Sayerland Road

BN266QE

Windsor Way

BN265AZ

Otteham Close

BN266LZ

Shepham Lane

BN265AG

Walnut Walk

BN266LL

Levett Avenue

BN266LS

Levett Road

BN266AU

School Lane

BN266GE

Cornflower Crescent

BN266FU

Foxglove Close

BN266BE

Station Road

BN265DN

Willow Drive

BN266LG

Dover Road

BN266AD

High Street

BN265AN

Chestnut Drive

BN265EA

Wannock Road

BN265BP

St Johns Road

BN265BQ

Windmill Road

BN266NU

Sayerland Road

BN265AQ

Walnut Walk

BN266EN

Western Avenue

BN265EB

Black Path

BN265AR

Walnut Walk

BN266ES

New Villas

BN266JH

Aberdale Road

BN266PW

Minster Close

BN265LU

Southfield

BN266HB

Oaklands Close

BN266DN

Diplock Close

BN265JE

Lewes Road

BN266JF

Chaucer Industrial Estate

BN266LE

Dover Road

BN266DT

Albert Place

BN266NZ

Oakleaf Drive

BN265BT

St Johns Road

BN265ER

Old Drive

BN265BY

Church Road

BN265JD

Brown Jack Avenue

BN265BX

Church Road

BN266FP

Gatcombe Crescent

BN266NQ

Nightingale Close

BN266QG

Windsor Way

BN266DL

Brookside Avenue

BN266FB

Buttercup Drive

BN266BZ

Victoria Close

BN266AP

Porters Way

BN266BQ

Brook Street

BN265AJ

Walnut Walk

BN265EX

Old Drive

BN266EJ

Westfield Close

BN266GU

Thistle Place

BN266AW

Gilda Crescent

BN266JL

Lynholm Road

BN266BH

Brook Street

BN266BD

Station Road

BN266PL

Mimosa Close

BN266QD

Windsor Way

BN265EF

Northfield

BN266DP

Gosford Way

BN265DY

Wannock Drive

BN266ER

New Road

BN265AH

Walnut Walk

BN266JP

Bramley Road

BN266JN

Lynholm Road

BN266HX

Dittons Road

BN266LF

Dover Road

BN266HG

Eastern Avenue

BN266FF

Poppy Close

BN265AU

Brightling Road

BN266DG

Brookside Avenue

BN265HJ

Reynoldstown Lane

BN266NP

Hailsham Road

BN266FD

Sunflower Lane

BN266BX

Victoria Road

BN266AT

Station Road

BN266PJ

Malcolm Gardens

BN265HY

Gainsborough Lane

BN266AZ

Station Road

BN265HN

Brown Jack Avenue

BN266FE

Lavender Grove

BN266AE

High Street

BN266AH

High Street

BN266FW

Balmoral Mews

BN266FA

Bluebell Way

BN265BL

Heron Ridge

BN265HU

Hyperion Avenue

BN265AB

Farmlands Way

BN265AF

Walnut Walk

BN266ND

Dymchurch Close

BN265DQ

Spurway Park

BN266RF

Hailsham Road

BN266AG

High Street

BN266JY

Nursery Close

BN266NY

Oakleaf Drive

BN266PT

Oakleaf Drive

Data Sources

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