Postcode BN26 5EA 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 moderate crime levels, with around 44.9 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Polegate has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,283 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Polegate has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 8.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN26 5EA.
Polegate near BN26 5EA has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £337,500 in Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £730,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £353,500 |
| Flats | 4 | £176,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £331,500 |
| Terraced | 3 | £370,000 |
10 years price trend in Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill
In the BN26 5EA postcode area, located within Polegate, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Throughbreed Inn | 6 Grand Parade, Polegate, BN26 5HG | |
| 0.4 mi | The Dinkum | 54 High Street, Polegate, BN26 6AG |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.