Polegate · BN26

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Covering Polegate, Alciston, Alfriston, Arlington, Berwick, Caneheath, Filching, Folkington, Jevington, Litlington, Lullington, Milton Street, Sayerland, Selmeston, Summerhill, Wilmington, including Hailsham East, Hailsham South, Lower Willingdon. Find Gas Safe registered engineers nearby.

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BN26 (Polegate) in a nutshell

BN26 covers Polegate, Alciston, Alfriston, Arlington, Berwick, Caneheath, Filching, Folkington, Jevington, Litlington, Lullington, Milton Street, Sayerland, Selmeston, Summerhill, Wilmington, in Wealden. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for BN26

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Wealden council area

BN26 is in Wealden's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

BN26 stretches across Arlington, Hailsham East, Hailsham South and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'BN26', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Mostly mains gas round here

Most homes in Polegate run on mains gas, so a standard boiler-and-hob check is what most people need.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Polegate: 81.6% mains gas only
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every year: a check by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy (new tenants get it before they move in).
  • Keep it: hang on to records for at least 2 years.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does BN26 cover?

BN26 (Polegate, Alciston, Alfriston, Arlington, Berwick, Caneheath, Filching, Folkington, Jevington, Litlington, Lullington, Milton Street, Sayerland, Selmeston, Summerhill, Wilmington) includes the wards of Arlington, Hailsham East, Hailsham South, Lower Willingdon, Polegate Central, Polegate North, Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill, South Downs, Stone Cross (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to BN26?

Neighbouring districts include BN20 (Eastbourne), BN27 (Hailsham), BN22 (Eastbourne), BN21 (Eastbourne), BN24 (Pevensey) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering BN26 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in BN26?

About 5,435 households and 11,452 residents at the 2011 Census, across 525 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is BN26 in?

BN26 sits in Wealden (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Lewes, Sussex Weald.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
BN26 1
Areas covered
Polegate, Alciston, Alfriston, Arlington, Berwick, Caneheath, Filching, Folkington, Jevington, Litlington, Lullington, Milton Street, Sayerland, Selmeston, Summerhill, Wilmington 2
Active postcodes
525 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
5,435 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
11,452 2
Electoral wards
Arlington, Hailsham East, Hailsham South, Lower Willingdon, Polegate Central, Polegate North, Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill, South Downs … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Lewes, Sussex Weald 4
Local authority
Wealden 4
Households heated by mains gas only (Polegate built-up area)
81.6% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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