Reed View Polegate, Wealden
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (BN26), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 42703358.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £475,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (B: 5).
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Wealden costs £2,728 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Polegate, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 140 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 6 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Stone Cross Surgery, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 60% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 26 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often criminal damage and arson.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £475,000 | £475,000 | £475,000 |
| 2024 | 3 | £370,000 | £365,000 | £460,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2025 | 1 BN26 6GW | Detached | £475,000 | New build. |
| 1 Oct 2024 | 5 BN26 6GW | Semi-detached | £450,000 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 Jul 2024 | 3 BN26 6GW | Semi-detached | £365,000 | New build. |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 2 BN26 6GW | Semi-detached | £370,000 | New build. |
| 6 Jun 2024 | 4 BN26 6GW | Semi-detached | £460,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 132 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4); House, detached (1). Built: 2023 (5).
Council tax
What each band costs in Wealden in 2026-27: Band D £2,728 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,819 | £2,122 | £2,425 | £2,728 | £3,335 | £3,941 | £4,547 | £5,457 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (34% of about 800 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BN26 6GW | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| BN26 6FD | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 6 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN26 6FD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN26 6GW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Polegate 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hampden Park (Sussex) 861,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Pevensey and Westham 166,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chaucer Industrial Estate Dittons | 180 m |
| Car parks | Mobit Airport Parking | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 48.5 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Stone Cross Surgery | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kamsons Pharmacy | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Colosseum Dental (Stone Cross) | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Eastbourne District General Hospital | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Police station | Hammonds Drive Police Station | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Eastbourne Willingdon Trees, Willingdon Trees Est Cashzone | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 140 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,260 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.6 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,230 m² | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Remains of chapel at Otham Court, a scheduled monument, 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Remains of chapel at Otham Court | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| The Hoo | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Pines | Wood | 610 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Shepham Wood | Wood | 640 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Pickens Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Shinewater Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Mill Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Tas Combe | Valley | 3 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 6 |
1 of the street's 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Wealden: see them on the Wealden page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Cross School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Polegate Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oakwood Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hankham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk & More BN26 6GP | Distributors/Transporters | 60 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Poppetts Pre-School BN26 6GG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2026 |
| The Ordinary Climbers Limited BN26 6QH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Health + Plus Ltd BN26 6QH | Distributors/Transporters | 290 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2022 |
| Zoe Pennington Dance Studio BN26 6QH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Full Range Fitness BN26 6QH | Manufacturers/packers | 350 m | 5 Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Oasis Sauna Ltd BN26 6QH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lavender Grove (9); On or near Supermarket (6); On or near Bluebell Way (5); On or near Cornflower Crescent (3); On or near Dittons Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 27% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 60% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 5% | 1% |
| Social rented | 27% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 72% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Thistle Place · Cornflower Crescent · Twin Oaks Drive · Foxglove Close · Birch Road · Bluebell Way · Dittons Road · Poppy Close · Lavender Grove · Sunflower Lane · Chaucer Industrial Estate · A27
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.