About Poundgate

Poundgate is a small settlement located in East Sussex, England. It falls within the postal code area TN6. The village is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Sussex countryside, making it a pleasant area for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as walking and cycling. The local architecture reflects a mix of traditional and modern styles, contributing to the character of the area. Poundgate is conveniently situated near the larger town of Crowborough, which offers additional amenities and services. Residents and visitors can appreciate the peaceful atmosphere while being within easy reach of more urban facilities.

School Ratings in Poundgate

Families in Poundgate have access to 22 local schools. Beacon Academy is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 5 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Poundgate

Homes sell for an average of £503K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £662K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Poundgate

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Public order is the leading concern across Poundgate, with 12 incidents recorded in March 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Poundgate

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Poundgate among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Poundgate

Poundgate benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 4,229 sales

Average Price £503K
£2K — £9.32M
Detached £662K 1,838
Semi £387K 996
Terraced £309K 536
Flat £221K 587

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

17 Primary
2 Secondary
3 Other
High Hurstwood Church of England Primary School Primary Good 1.5 miles Acre Wood Academy 1.7 miles St Marys Catholic Primary School Primary Good 2 miles Ashdown Primary School Primary Good 2 miles Jarvis Brook Primary School Primary 2.1 miles Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School Primary Good 2.1 miles St John's Church of England Primary School Primary 2.2 miles Beacon Academy Secondary Outstanding 2.2 miles Buxted CofE Primary School Primary Good 3.1 miles Nutley Church of England Primary School Primary 3.3 miles Bonners CofE School Primary Good 3.4 miles St Mark's Church of England Primary School Primary 3.5 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Poundgate IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Poundgate experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
7/10
Health
9/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
7/10
6,089 Children (0-15) 17%
20,207 Working Age 57%
12,107 Older (60+) 34%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 19.8% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 7.3% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Poundgate 76 crimes · March 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Poundgate are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

31 Violence & Sexual Offences
12 Public Order
9 Anti-Social Behaviour
7 Criminal Damage & Arson
6 Other Theft
4 Vehicle Crime
2 Drugs
2 Weapons
2 Shoplifting
1 Burglary
Local Policing
Sussex Buxted and Maresfield
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Crowborough Train Station 2.4 miles
Buxted Train Station 3.2 miles
Uckfield Train Station 4.4 miles
Eridge Train Station 4.8 miles
Ashurst (Kent) Train Station 6.3 miles
Cowden (Kent) Train Station 8.3 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Sweethaws 0.6 miles Stone Cross 1.2 miles High Hurstwood 1.2 miles Whitehill 1.4 miles Burnt Oak 1.4 miles Heron's Ghyll 1.4 miles Crowborough Warren 1.4 miles Crowborough 1.8 miles Alderbrook 2 miles Duddleswell 2 miles St John's 2 miles Blackness 2.2 miles

Local Government

District Wealden
County East Sussex
Ward Crowborough Central
Constituency Wealden
Parish Crowborough
Region South East

Streets in TN6 30 shown View all streets

A26 1 Adam Close 1 Alamein Close 1 Alderbrook Close 5 Alderbrook Path 1 Alderbrook Way 1 Aldervale Cottages 4 Alice Bright Lane 1 Allfreys Lane 1 Argos Hill 2 Argos Hill Road 1 Ashleigh Gardens 1 Ashley Road 1 Aviemore Road 1 Badgers Close 1 Bailey Place 2 Bainden Close 1 Barnfield 2 Batchelor Crescent 1 Beacon Close 1 Beacon Gardens 3 Beacon Road 30 Beacon Road West 1 Beaver Close 1 Beeches Farm Road 1 Beeches Road 4 Belvedere Gardens 2 Bethany Close 1 Bicycle Arms Road 2 Birches Close 1

Postcodes in TN6 50 shown View all postcodes

TN6 1AA TN6 1AF TN6 1AH TN6 1AL TN6 1AS TN6 1AT TN6 1AU TN6 1AX TN6 1AY TN6 1AZ TN6 1BB TN6 1BD TN6 1BE TN6 1BG TN6 1BH TN6 1BJ TN6 1BL TN6 1BN TN6 1BP TN6 1BS TN6 1BT TN6 1BU TN6 1BW TN6 1BX TN6 1BY TN6 1BZ TN6 1DA TN6 1DE TN6 1DF TN6 1DG TN6 1DH TN6 1DL TN6 1DP TN6 1DQ TN6 1DR TN6 1DS TN6 1DT TN6 1DU TN6 1DX TN6 1DY TN6 1DZ TN6 1EA TN6 1EB TN6 1ED TN6 1EE TN6 1EF TN6 1EG TN6 1EH TN6 1EJ TN6 1EL