Your Move Polegate Local Area Guide

How is the Polegate property market performing?

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Average property price in Polegate

£342,975
+18.8%
Last 5 years
Based on the Land Registry data for properties sold within the postcodes that Your Move Polegate covers.
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Average rental price in Polegate

£1,156
pcm
+25.6%
Last 12 months
Based on the advertised rental prices for properties to rent by Your Move Polegate in the last 12 months from today's date.

Why move to Polegate?

The small town of Polegate, has the feel of a local village. Located just 4 miles inland from Eastbourne, this thriving little community has become popular with people wishing to relocate to the Sussex region. Polegate was once famous for its aging population, but now with the resurgence of new developments, the town is attracting young professionals, couples and families alike.

 

Location

Nestled at the foot of the South Downs, this leafy suburb has a rural feel, yet within 90 minutes you can be at London Victoria. As such, the town has become popular with commuters catching the early train into the city as well as East Croydon and Brighton.

 

Pubs and restaurants

There are a whole host of country pubs and quaint tea rooms in the surrounding villages. If you favour a big night out or prefer a bustling hub of bars and restaurants, then popular neighbouring towns of Eastbourne and Brighton are just a couple of stops away on the train.

 

Schools

For those with young children, Polegate Primary is very well respected and is a feeder school for Eastbourne’s sought after Willingdon Community School. Polegate Primary, on Oakleaf Drive, boasts excellent attendance records and a whole host of awards adorn their highly regarded name.

 

Local market

The rental market is proving to be very strong and fast paced in the town. 1 bedroom flats start from £625pcm compared to detached houses demanding in excess of £1000pcm and bungalows around £900pcm. There really is a great deal of choice and reassuringly properties don’t stay empty for long.

 

Properties

The Polegate branch manage a whole mix of properties from 1 bedroom flats marketed at £130,000, 2 bedroom semi-detached bungalows usually range £225-300,000, up to large detached family homes at £400,000 plus. Paul and his team are very proud of their excellent reputation, and rightly so. They have worked hard to develop strong relationships with their clients, many of whom are on first name terms. With thorough attention to detail and excellent communication, it is no wonder the Your Move Polegate branch receive 5 star reviews and fantastic customer feedback. Call in to branch today to meet with Paul and his team and let them help you with your next move.