Property profile

22The Thatchings

BN26 5DT

Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill

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Map showing 22, The Thatchings, Polegate

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£405,000

Semi-Detached sold in Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold19 Mar 2021
£290,000Change since last sale: +£115,000 (+40%)
Annualised change
+6.2% per yearWealden annualised change (semi-detached) since 2021: +1.9% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £393 per sq ft
£228 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£165 per sq ft (−42%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill
£316,000Estimate vs local median: +£89,000 (+28%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1967-1975
Floor area165 m² / 1,776 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection23 Jun 2020

Sales history

DatePriceChange
19 Mar 2021£290,000-

Local market

Property prices in Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill

Median price: £300,000
Price per sq ft: £381
Sales (last 12 months): 49
Typical range (middle 50%): £258K – £335K

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £381 per square foot) in Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £570,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£360,000£387
Semi-Detached20£316,000£393
Terraced7£270,000£328
Flats7£178,000£302

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£288,333£142,500£255,000£202,750
2017£310,000£147,000£256,000£250,000
2018£317,000£145,000£253,000£243,000
2019£292,000£175,500£260,000£240,750
2020£320,000£165,000£258,000£243,500
2021£348,500£160,000£303,500£310,000
2022£380,000£189,500£325,000£332,500
2023£381,000£170,000£336,000£292,250
2024£380,000£179,950£305,000£289,000
2025£342,500£178,000£325,000£274,750
2026£310,000£182,500£305,000£282,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£326£275£368£266
2017£364£257£332£309
2018£330£241£370£297
2019£353£254£353£293
2020£359£296£355£304
2021£386£303£361£350
2022£456£349£411£374
2023£407£325£434£340
2024£416£341£425£305
2025£381£275£409£322
2026£399£302£300£328
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN26 5DT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN26 5DT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jan 202615, The Thatchings, Polegate, BN26 5DTDetachedFreehold£420,000
04 Dec 202528, The Thatchings, Polegate, BN26 5DTSemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000
03 Oct 2025211D, Eastbourne Road, Polegate, BN26 5DUSemi-DetachedFreehold£440,000
12 Dec 20251, Broad Road, Eastbourne, BN20 9QSOtherFreehold£410,000
12 Dec 20252, Broad Road, Eastbourne, BN20 9QSSemi-DetachedFreehold£335,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, The Thatchings, PolegateFreehold96 m²£217,000 (2014)
2, The Thatchings, PolegateFreehold81 m²£222,000 (2013)
3, The Thatchings, PolegateFreehold77 m²£184,000 (2009)
6, The Thatchings, Polegate-84 m²-
8, The Thatchings, PolegateFreehold95 m²£307,000 (2021)
9 The Thatchings, PolegateFreehold97 m²£315,500 (2023)
10, The Thatchings, PolegateFreehold156 m²£53,000 (1995)
11, The Thatchings, PolegateFreehold107 m²£277,000 (2015)
12, The Thatchings, PolegateFreehold77 m²£175,000 (2009)
15 The Thatchings, PolegateFreehold123 m²£420,000 (2026)

Area insights for BN26 5DT

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Overview

Postcode BN26 5DT is located in an urban city, within the Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill area of Wealden in the South East region, and forms part of the Willingdon area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Willingdon is £50,626 per year. The median sale price in Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill is £300,000 (around £381 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £258,000 and £335,000. The nearest station is Polegate, about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
34.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Willingdon has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,608 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Willingdon has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.4%

Approximately 34.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Willingdon is £50,626 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 216 ft away from BN26 5DT.

Flood risk

No risk

Willingdon near BN26 5DT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Polegate located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN26 5DT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Polegate

N/A

Walking directions to Polegate

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
244
Population density
4,747.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.31(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.47(-7%)
Public order
6.37(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.55(-60%)
Other theft
2.55(-55%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
235
95.92%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
2.04%
Other White
2
0.82%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.41%
Irish
1
0.41%
Total population: 245

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
55
27.09%
No qualifications
45
22.17%
Level 3 (A level)
32
15.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
11.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
11.33%
Total 16+ residents: 203

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
32
34.41%
Social rents from council
29
31.18%
Owns with a mortgage
20
21.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
8.6%
Other social rented
3
3.23%
Total households: 93

Schools

In the BN26 5DT postcode area, located within Willingdon, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN26 5DT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryWillingdon Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWillingdon Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.8 miPrimaryPolegate Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BN26 5DT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN26 5DT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express94 Eastbourne Road, Polegate, BN26 5DDWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miPremier Mini MartFarmlands Way, Wealden, BN26 5LRWalking directions to Premier Mini Mart
0.4 miPolegate News14 High Street, Polegate, BN26 5AAWalking directions to Polegate News
0.4 miOne Stop35-37 High Street, Polegate, BN26 5ABWalking directions to One Stop
0.5 miThe Co-operative Food2-4 Coppice Avenue, Eastbourne, BN20 9PNWalking directions to The Co-operative Food