Side-by-side comparison of BN26 Polegate and BN42 Brighton covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
BN26 is the more affordable option at £320,000 median vs £438,000 in BN42. BN42 has lower recorded crime (331 vs 803 offences over 13 months). BN42 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | BN26 Polegate | BN42 Brighton |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £320,000 | £438,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,728 | £2,548 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 803 | 331 |
| Outstanding Schools | 1.0 | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 21.2 | 94.6 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 83.4 | 100.0 |
| EPC Median Score | 67.0 | 66.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.