Nightingale Close, Polegate, BN26 6NQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN26 6NQ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.9% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	59.1%	56.9%	-2.2%	51.0%	5.9%
Male	40.9%	43.1%	2.2%	49.0%	-5.9%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	20.8%	22.9%	2.1%	37.9%	-15.0%
Married: Opposite sex	45.4%	43.6%	-1.8%	44.2%	-0.6%
Married: Same sex	1%	1.8%	0.8%	0.3%	1.5%
Separated	2.4%	2.6%	0.2%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	11.1%	13.2%	2.1%	9.1%	4.1%
Widowed	19.3%	15.9%	-3.4%	6.1%	9.8%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	35.7%	31.8%	-3.9%	48.4%	-16.6%
Good health	36.5%	42.1%	5.6%	33.6%	8.5%
Fair health	21.8%	18%	-3.8%	12.7%	5.3%
Bad health	3.6%	5.4%	1.8%	4.0%	1.4%
Very bad health	2.4%	2.7%	0.3%	1.2%	1.5%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around BN26 6NQ this area, 31.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34.3%	31.1%	-3.2%	18.2%	12.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.6%	10.5%	-0.1%	9.6%	0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13%	19.3%	6.3%	13.4%	5.9%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	6.6%	3.7%	5.3%	1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.6%	10.5%	-1.1%	16.9%	-6.4%
Degree or Similar	22.2%	18.4%	-3.8%	33.8%	-15.4%
Other	5.3%	3.5%	-1.8%	2.8%	0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	3.1%	-1.9%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	98.4%	96.9%	-1.5%	81.4%	15.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.8%	92.3%	-4.5%	83.2%	9.1%
European Union	1.6%	3.4%	1.8%	6.1%	-2.7%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	0.8%	0.3%
Africa	0.4%	1.9%	1.5%	2.7%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.4%	92.3%	-4.1%	83.2%	9.1%
10+ Years	0%	5.4%	5.4%	9.8%	-4.4%
5-10 Years	0.4%	1.5%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.4%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	3.2%	0.4%	-2.8%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	70.8%	76.7%	-5.9%
Ireland	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Poland	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	1.2%	1.5%	-0.3%
Turkey	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Southern Asia	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%
No passport held	23.1%	13.5%	9.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.5%	37.2%	2.3%
Christian	52.9%	46.2%	6.7%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	0.8%	6.5%	-5.7%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	6.1%	6.0%	0.1%

Safety

Is Nightingale Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nightingale Close was 7.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.2% lower than the Polegate Central average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Nightingale Close has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Polegate Central and the 22nd lowest crime rate of 494 local areas in Wealden .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,500

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in BN26 6NQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Nightingale Close are based on 17 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wealden.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Nightingale Close, Polegate, BN26 6NQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BN26 6NQ

Average Price
£330,511

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£330,511

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Nightingale Close

Average Price
£342,657

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£342,657

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Nightingale CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Nightingale Close, Polegate, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£390,000	2025-01-31	£392,057
7 Nightingale Close, Polegate, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£330,000	2022-12-07	£310,454
2 Nightingale Close, Polegate, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£157,500	2012-04-20	£261,039
5 Nightingale Close, Polegate, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£170,000	2012-03-22	£283,234
8 Nightingale Close, Polegate, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£163,000	2012-02-10	£269,218

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BN26 6NQ

Employment

BN26 6NQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in BN26 6NQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	94
Full-Time Employee	63
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	25
Student (economically inactive)	7
Other	5
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	19
Construction	7
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Transport and storage	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Education	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Manufacturing	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Other	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Polegate Primary School Oakleaf Drive , East Sussex BN26 6PT	4out of 4	641 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Willingdon Primary School Rapsons Road , Willingdon BN20 9RJ	3out of 4	2,190 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakwood School Magnolia Drive , BN22 0SS	- not rated	3,442 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oakwood Primary Academy Magnolia Drive , BN22 0SS	3out of 4	3,442 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Burfield Academy Marshfoot Lane , BN27 2PH	- not rated	3,475 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Willingdon Community School Broad Road , Lower Willingdon BN20 9QX	3out of 4	1,834 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Eastbourne Technology College Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ	- not rated	3,779 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ	- not rated	3,792 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Causeway School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ	- not rated	4,571 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Turing School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ	2out of 4	4,571 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Park College Eastbourne King's Drive , BN21 2UN	- not rated	4,991 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sussex Downs College Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF	- not rated	5,235 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eastbourne College of Arts and Technology Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF	- not rated	5,235 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
East Sussex College Group Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF	- not rated	5,236 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hailsham Community College Battle Road , BN27 1DT	- not rated	4,984 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hailsham Academy Battle Road , BN27 1DT	1out of 4	4,989 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
East Sussex Academy Oaklands Way , BN27 3NW	1out of 4	3,430 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Lindfield School Lindfield Road , Hampden Park BN22 0BQ	- not rated	3,753 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Lindfield School Lindfield Road , Hampden Park BN22 0BQ	4out of 4	3,753 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
College Central 124 Brodrick Road , BN22 9RB	- not rated	4,098 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eastbourne Tutorial Unit 9 Park Lane , BN21 2UU	- not rated	4,428 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Treacle Mine	The Treacle Mine Hailsham Road	401 yd
Lite Bites Bistro	The Litebites Bistro Hailsham Road	409 yd
Mcdonalds Ltd	Mcdonalds Ltd Hailsham Road	409 yd
Cherry Tree Eatery	71 High Street	653 yd
Costa Coffee	2, The Centre High Street	759 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Royal British legion Club Ltd	27 Victoria Road	510 yd
Thoroughbred Inn	6 - 7 Grand Parade	774 yd
Horse & Groom	The Horse And Groom, 1 High Street	888 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Kao Wah	52 High Street	667 yd
Calamar	46 High Street	678 yd
Snack Attack	40 High Street	702 yd
Tiffin 2 Go	36 High Street	711 yd
Polegate Fisheries	31 High Street	798 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-operative Group Food Limited	7, The Centre High Street		778 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Polegate Community Centre WINDSOR WAY		579 yd
Polegate School OAKLEAF DRIVE	grass pitches, swimming pool	640 yd
Polegate War Memorial Ground POLEGATE TOWN COUNCIL OFFICE POLEGATE TOWN COUNCIL OFFICE WANNOCK ROAD	grass pitches	1,089 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	57.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	56.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	73.45 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	73.45 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	11.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.