Battle vs Polegate
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Polegate is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 32% lower. Polegate has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Battle edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Battle
£490,365
Polegate
£371,037
Crime Rate
Battle
58.8
Polegate
30.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Battle
100.0%
Polegate
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Battle
281.5
Polegate
167.9
EPC Rating
Battle
69.2
Polegate
70.4
Median Income
Battle
£30,597
Polegate
£31,002
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Battle commands an average of £490,365, compared with £371,037 in Polegate – a difference of 32%. The most affordable entry point in Battle is a flat at £217,731, while in Polegate it is a flat at £153,069.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 42% pricier in Battle (£217,731 vs £153,069).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Battle prices grew faster — 36% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastPolegate has a crime rate of 30.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 94% lower than Battle at 58.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Battle is violent-crime, while in Polegate it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastFamilies may prefer Battle, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Polegate. There are 2 schools in Battle and 1 in Polegate.
Battle School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Polegate School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Battle | Polegate |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 281.5 Mbps in Battle and 167.9 Mbps in Polegate. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Battle and 93.8% in Polegate. Gigabit availability stands at 49.1% in Battle and 21.7% in Polegate.
Battle is the faster of the two by 68% on average download speed (282 vs 168 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Polegate, scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Battle. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,316 in Battle and £1,299 in Polegate. 57.2% of homes in Battle have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Polegate.
Polegate has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,002 in Polegate and £30,597 in Battle. The median age is 50.9 in Battle and 48.9 in Polegate. Employment rates stand at 51.8% in Battle and 55.8% in Polegate. Owner-occupancy is 74.8% in Battle versus 77% in Polegate. Battle has a population of 5,326 and Polegate has 10,067.
| Indicator | Battle | Polegate |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,326 | 10,067 |
| Median Age | 50.9 | 48.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,597 | £31,002 |
| Employment Rate | 51.8% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% | 77% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 32.6% |
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