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Polegate

England / South East / Wealden / Polegate

About

Polegate is a small town in the Wealden district of East Sussex, located just north of Eastbourne. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including detached homes, terraces, and modern developments. The town has a range of local amenities, including shops, cafes, and a supermarket, catering to everyday needs. Polegate also benefits from good transport links, with a railway station providing direct services to London and Brighton.

The surrounding area features open countryside, offering walking and cycling routes. The nearby South Downs National Park provides opportunities for outdoor activities. Polegate has several schools, making it a practical choice for families. The town retains a quiet, community-focused atmosphere while being close to larger towns like Eastbourne for additional services and entertainment.

Area overview

On average Polegate has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 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 of residents in Polegate is £38,500 per year. There are 1 schools in Polegate: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 146 recent sales, the median property price is £306,000 in Polegate area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £757,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£381,500
Flats22£176,000
Semi-Detached67£310,000
Terraced23£283,000

10 years price trend in Polegate

All postcodes in Polegate

BN266DE

St Leonards Terrace

BN265HL

Bahram Road

BN266AR

School Lane

BN266AS

Polegate

BN266BG

Brook Street

BN266BX

Victoria Road

BN266LL

Levett Avenue

BN266NQ

Polegate

BN265AJ

Chestnut Drive

BN265AP

Black Path

BN265AQ

Walnut Walk

BN265ED

Wannock Road

BN266GW

Polegate

BN266HF

East Close

BN266HX

Golden Jubilee Way

BN266NL

Polegate

BN265BF

Polegate

BN265BJ

Heron Ridge

BN265HR

Gainsborough Lane

BN266EH

Polegate

BN266PF

Greenleaf Gardens

BN266PQ

Cresta Close

BN266FU

Foxglove Close

BN265BL

Heron Ridge

BN265DD

Polegate

BN265DY

Wannock Drive

BN266DJ

Brookside Avenue

BN266FJ

Buckingham Gardens

BN266JW

Lynholm Road

BN265AB

Farmlands Way

BN265AF

Walnut Walk

BN265BX

Church Road

BN265HG

Grand Parade

BN265JB

Bahram Road

BN266AQ

High Street

BN266DB

Victoria Road

BN266EA

Polegate

BN266FT

Buckingham Gardens

BN266HB

Oaklands Close

BN266HQ

Northern Avenue

BN266JQ

Jubilee Drive

BN266JZ

Lynholm Road

BN266LE

Dover Road

BN266LZ

Shepham Lane

BN266PL

Mimosa Close

BN266RJ

Porters Way

BN269BW

High Street

BN265BS

St John's Road

BN265EA

Barons Way

BN265EN

High Street

BN265LX

Southfield

BN266JG

Polegate

BN266PX

Oakleaf Drive

BN265AR

Walnut Walk

BN265BU

Church Road

BN265JN

Bernhard Gardens

BN266BA

Polegate

BN266FG

Highgrove Crescent

BN266NT

Polegate

BN265BG

Brightling Road

BN265DA

Church Road

BN266AW

Gilda Close

BN266EE

Westfield Close

BN266JJ

Aberdale Road

BN266JL

Fairoak

BN266PG

Cresta Close

BN266PR

Oakleaf Drive

BN265AX

Brightling Road

BN265DH

High Street

BN265EE

Northfield

BN265LZ

Southfield

BN266AT

Polegate

BN266BB

Fairlight Close

BN266DP

Gosford Way

BN266FP

Gatcombe Crescent

BN266QN

Bay Tree Lane

BN266RD

Polegate

BN266BH

Brook Street

BN266BQ

Brook Street

BN266BU

Albert Road

BN266DG

Brookside Avenue

BN266EQ

West Close

BN266NU

Sayerland Road

BN265HN

Brown Jack Avenue

BN265JL

Barons Way

BN266BJ

Brook Street

BN266DA

Victoria Close

BN266DN

Brook Street

BN266EY

Central Avenue

BN266GN

Snowdrop Close

BN266JB

Polegate

BN266NP

Polegate

BN266QA

Windsor Way

BN265AS

Manor Way

BN265AU

Brightling Road

BN265JG

Wannock Road

BN266AG

High Street

BN266DT

Albert Place

BN266EP

Southern Avenue

BN266ND

Dymchurch Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.