Postcode BN26 5AQ is located in an urban city, within the Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill ward of Wealden in the South East region, and forms part of the Polegate area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Polegate is £38,500 per year. The nearest station is Polegate located about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Polegate Jubilee Nature Reserve.
Polegate has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,382 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Polegate has a very low crime rate, with approximately 34.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Polegate is £38,500 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 154 ft away from BN26 5AQ.
Polegate near BN26 5AQ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Polegate located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Polegate | N/A | Walking directions to Polegate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Polegate Jubilee Nature Reserve | Small | Walking directions to Polegate Jubilee Nature Reserve |
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £730,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £357,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £177,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £322,500 |
| Terraced | 5 | £286,500 |
10 year median price trend in Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill
In the BN26 5AQ postcode area, located within Polegate, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN26 5AQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | High Street, Polegate, BN26 6AQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Polegate News | 14 High Street, Polegate, BN26 5AA | Walking directions to Polegate News |
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 35-37 High Street, Polegate, BN26 5AB | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Polegate Community Express | 73 High Street, Polegate, BN26 6AH | Walking directions to Polegate Community Express |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Station Road, Wealden, BN26 6EH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Wealden district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.