Polegate
Polegate is what happens when a village stumbles onto a railway junction in the 1840s and never gets over it. The junction faded, the town stayed, and its day job is now housing the people who work in Eastbourne. The Levett family managed four streets named after them here, which is either historic local influence or a mapmaker having a bad afternoon. Nobody chooses Polegate; they choose Eastbourne, look at what Eastbourne costs, and settle.
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01Overview
Is Polegate a good place to live?
02Prices
What do houses cost in Polegate?
03Schools
What are the schools like in Polegate?
04Flood risk
Is Polegate at risk of flooding?
05Crime
Is Polegate a safe area?
06Transport
How well connected is Polegate?
07Planning
Can I extend a house in Polegate?
08The area around
What's the area around Polegate like?
09Who lives here
Who lives in Polegate?
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Data to May 2026 · Figures checked 4 July 2026 (what this means)