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BN26

POLEGATE

East Sussex, South East, England

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BN26 encompasses POLEGATE and its surrounding areas in East Sussex, South East.

Avg price £380,009
1yr change ▼ 0.2%
Crime 88% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£380,009

▼ 0.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

32% above national avg

Crime Rate

9.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

88% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

2 schools

Broadband Speed

128 Mbps

Property Prices in BN26

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BN26 is £380,009, which is 17% below the East Sussex average of £455,819.

Properties in BN26 cost 32.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BN26 have fallen 0.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £553,305 165
Semi-detached £342,775 289
Terraced £301,941 81
Flat £176,398 73
All types £380,009 634

5-Year Price History

£378K £379K £381K £383K £384K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in BN26

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 9.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BN26 has a crime rate well 88% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
2.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
3.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in BN26

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BN26 has 2 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Alfriston School Primary Not inspected mi
Polegate Primary School Primary Outstanding mi

1

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

166,908

Population

67

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
32.0%
Private rent
11.0%
Social rent
8.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BN26 are 128.0 Mbps, with 89% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 50% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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128.0 Mbps

Avg Download

23.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

22%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BN26 is collected by Wealden. The Band D rate is £2,363/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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BN26 — POLEGATE

Area Summary

BN26 (POLEGATE) offers above-average property prices (£380,009, 32% above national average), low crime (88% below national average), 2 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (128 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about BN26 POLEGATE

What is the average house price in BN26 POLEGATE?
The average house price in BN26 (POLEGATE) is £380,009, based on 634 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 32% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 0.2% over the past year.
Is BN26 POLEGATE a safe area to live?
Crime in BN26 is significantly below the national average (9.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (2.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of BN26 POLEGATE?
The population of BN26 (POLEGATE) is approximately 166,908 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 11% are privately rented, and 8% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in BN26?
The average broadband download speed in BN26 is 128 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 22%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in BN26 POLEGATE?
There are 2 schools in or near BN26. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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