BN26 (Polegate) in East Sussex presents a mixed market profile. Over the past five years, property prices have grown at 0.6% compound annual rate, significantly below inflation, whilst rental growth has outpaced this at 4.5% annually. The district scores 51.2 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 57th percentile nationally and indicating a "strong" classification. Population growth over the same period reached 1.2%, suggesting modest demographic expansion. The area is classified as being in the latent gentrification stage, indicating limited signs of active regeneration currently. These figures suggest rental yields may offer more attractive returns than capital appreciation in the near term, though the disparity between price and rent growth warrants careful consideration of individual investment objectives.
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- 1Property prices up 0.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.5% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.2% per year
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What's changing in Polegate · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.2 points this month to 51/100, driven mainly by safety.
Polegate (BN26) common questions
Is Polegate up and coming?
Polegate (BN26) has a trajectory score of 51/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 42% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 2.0 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Polegate safe?
Polegate has a safety score of 76/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Polegate?
The average property price in Polegate (BN26) is £358k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.5% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Polegate?
The median monthly rent in Polegate (BN26) is £1,252 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Polegate?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Mayfield (TN20), Eastbourne (BN21), Heathfield (TN21), Tunbridge Wells (TN3), Hartfield (TN7). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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