Area guide · Mid Sussex

Living in Cuckfield

A snapshot of life in Cuckfield, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Cuckfield is a village in Mid Sussex, South East with a population of 3,767. The average house price is £674,259 and the overall crime rate is 46.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Cuckfield ranks

Population

3,767

Avg House Price

£674,259

Crime Rate

46.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

269 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£32,552

Median Age

47.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Cuckfield's detached homes (£878,875) command roughly 3.7× the price of a flat (£238,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Cuckfield prices have risen 23% over the last 9 years (£548,490 → £674,259).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£878,875	£853,000	28
Semi-Detached	£510,857	£477,500	14
Terraced	£416,938	£462,500	8
Flat	£238,000	£235,000	3

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Cuckfield is 46.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Cuckfield: violent crime (38% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	1
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Cuckfield	Primary	Good
Warden Park Secondary Academy	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Cuckfield averages 269 Mbps — 169% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Cuckfield homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 61.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70
% Rated C or Above	61.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,274

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,767
Median Age	47.4
Median Household Income	£32,552
Employment Rate	57.8%
Owner Occupied	73.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	35.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Cuckfield?

The average house price in Cuckfield is £674,259 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Cuckfield?

The most affordable entry point in Cuckfield is a flat, with an average price of £238,000.

Is Cuckfield a safe place to live?

Cuckfield has a recorded crime rate of 46.2 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Cuckfield?

Cuckfield has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Cuckfield?

Average broadband download speeds in Cuckfield are around 269 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 90.7% of premises.

How big is Cuckfield?

Cuckfield is a settlement in Mid Sussex with a population of approximately 3,767.

Most compared with

How does Cuckfield stack up against its neighbours?

Billingshurst

Cuckfield

House price: £546,196 · £674,259
Crime rate: 34.2 · 46.2
Distance: 13.6 mi

Brighton and Hove

Cuckfield

House price: £511,915 · £674,259
Crime rate: 101.8 · 46.2
Distance: 12.3 mi

Broadbridge Heath

Cuckfield

House price: £429,327 · £674,259
Crime rate: 45.4 · 46.2
Distance: 10.6 mi

Burgess Hill

Cuckfield

House price: £423,336 · £674,259
Crime rate: 45.8 · 46.2
Distance: 3.7 mi

Copthorne

Cuckfield

House price: £543,218 · £674,259
Crime rate: 45.6 · 46.2
Distance: 8.9 mi

Crawley (Crawley)

Cuckfield

House price: £421,713 · £674,259
Crime rate: 111.5 · 46.2
Distance: 7.7 mi

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