Postcode BN26 6JS is located in an urban city, within the Polegate Central 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 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Polegate is £48,309 per year. The nearest station is Polegate located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Polegate Jubilee Nature Reserve.
Polegate has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,086 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Polegate has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.7% 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 per household in Polegate is £48,309 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN26 6JS.
Polegate near BN26 6JS 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Polegate | N/A | Walking directions to Polegate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Polegate Jubilee Nature Reserve | Small | Walking directions to Polegate Jubilee Nature Reserve |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £339,500 in Polegate Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £147,500 up to £570,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 3 | £163,500 |
| Detached | 34 | £422,500 |
| Terraced | 9 | £280,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £292,500 |
10 year median price trend in Polegate Central
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN26 6JS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Dittons Road, Polegate, BN26 6HY | Walking directions to Lidl |
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.
Elected local representatives for BN26 6JS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Primett
Polegate Central - Elected 4 May 2023
James MacCleary
Lewes - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.