Area guide · Wealden

Living in Polegate

A snapshot of life in Polegate, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Polegate is a village in Wealden, South East with a population of 10,067. The average house price is £371,037 and the overall crime rate is 30.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Polegate ranks

Population

10,067

Avg House Price

£371,037

Crime Rate

30.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

168 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,002

Median Age

48.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Polegate's detached homes (£549,067) command roughly 3.6× the price of a flat (£153,069).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Polegate prices have risen 21% over the last 9 years (£306,654 → £371,037).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£549,067	£445,000	51
Semi-Detached	£330,192	£320,000	91
Terraced	£319,950	£285,000	25
Flat	£153,069	£153,500	24

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Polegate is 30.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Polegate: violent crime (28% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Polegate Primary School	Primary	Outstanding

Broadband & Connectivity

Polegate averages 168 Mbps — 68% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Polegate homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 60.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.4
% Rated C or Above	60.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,299

Demographics & Economy

Population	10,067
Median Age	48.9
Median Household Income	£31,002
Employment Rate	55.8%
Owner Occupied	77%
Degree-Level Qualified	32.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Polegate?

The average house price in Polegate is £371,037 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Polegate?

The most affordable entry point in Polegate is a flat, with an average price of £153,069.

Is Polegate a safe place to live?

Polegate has a recorded crime rate of 30.3 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Polegate?

Polegate has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Polegate?

Average broadband download speeds in Polegate are around 168 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 93.8% of premises.

How big is Polegate?

Polegate is a settlement in Wealden with a population of approximately 10,067.

Most compared with

How does Polegate stack up against its neighbours?

Battle

Polegate

House price: £490,365 · £371,037
Crime rate: 58.8 · 30.3
Distance: 12.3 mi

Bexhill-on-Sea

Polegate

House price: £331,834 · £371,037
Crime rate: 58.8 · 30.3
Distance: 9.7 mi

Crumbles

Polegate

House price: £336,740 · £371,037
Crime rate: 109.6 · 30.3
Distance: 4.1 mi

Eastbourne

Polegate

House price: £336,740 · £371,037
Crime rate: 109.6 · 30.3
Distance: 3.3 mi

Hailsham

Polegate

House price: £366,864 · £371,037
Crime rate: 41.3 · 30.3
Distance: 3.0 mi

Hastings

Polegate

House price: £332,823 · £371,037
Crime rate: 107.8 · 30.3
Distance: 14.2 mi

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