Postcode BN26 6QH is located in a rural hamlet, within the Polegate Central ward of Wealden in the South East region, and forms part of the Stone Cross, Westham & Pevensey Bay area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 33.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Stone Cross, Westham & Pevensey Bay is £54,835 per year. The nearest station is Polegate located about 1.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Stone Cross, Westham & Pevensey Bay has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,481 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.
Stone Cross, Westham & Pevensey Bay has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Stone Cross, Westham & Pevensey Bay is £54,835 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from BN26 6QH.
Stone Cross, Westham & Pevensey Bay near BN26 6QH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Polegate located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 37 | £430,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £195,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £300,000 |
| Terraced | 7 | £275,000 |
10 year median price trend in Polegate Central
In the BN26 6QH postcode area, located within Stone Cross, Westham & Pevensey Bay, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Stone Cross School | Community school | Good | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Oakwood Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN26 6QH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.