Area guide · Wealden

Living in Uckfield

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

At a glance

Uckfield is a town in Wealden, South East with a population of 15,037. The average house price is £506,546 and the overall crime rate is 41.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Uckfield ranks

Population

15,037

Avg House Price

£506,546

Crime Rate

41.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

329 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,134.5

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Uckfield's detached homes (£646,597) command roughly 3.4× the price of a flat (£188,328).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Uckfield prices have risen 6% over the last 9 years (£475,970 → £506,546).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£646,597	£595,000	145
Semi-Detached	£416,384	£395,000	120
Terraced	£332,500	£315,000	74
Flat	£188,328	£180,000	29

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Uckfield is 41.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Uckfield: violent crime (39% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	5
Primary	4
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Harlands Community Primary & Nursery School	Primary	No rating available
Manor Primary School	Primary	Good
Rocks Park Primary School	Primary	Good
St Philip's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
Uckfield College	Secondary	Outstanding

Broadband & Connectivity

Uckfield averages 329 Mbps — 229% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Uckfield homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 59% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.6
% Rated C or Above	59%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,281

Demographics & Economy

Population	15,037
Median Age	49
Median Household Income	£30,134.5
Employment Rate	54.6%
Owner Occupied	74%
Degree-Level Qualified	33.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Uckfield?

The average house price in Uckfield is £506,546 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Uckfield is a flat, with an average price of £188,328.

Is Uckfield a safe place to live?

Uckfield has a recorded crime rate of 41.4 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 Uckfield?

Uckfield has 5 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Uckfield?

Average broadband download speeds in Uckfield are around 329 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 92.7% of premises.

How big is Uckfield?

Uckfield is a settlement in Wealden with a population of approximately 15,037.

Most compared with

How does Uckfield stack up against its neighbours?

Brighton and Hove

Uckfield

House price: £511,915 · £506,546
Crime rate: 101.8 · 41.4
Distance: 14.2 mi

Burgess Hill

Uckfield

House price: £423,336 · £506,546
Crime rate: 45.8 · 41.4
Distance: 10.1 mi

Copthorne

Uckfield

House price: £543,218 · £506,546
Crime rate: 45.6 · 41.4
Distance: 14.8 mi

Crawley Down

Uckfield

House price: £486,525 · £506,546
Crime rate: 45.9 · 41.4
Distance: 12.8 mi

Crowborough

Uckfield

House price: £494,422 · £506,546
Crime rate: 41.2 · 41.4
Distance: 6.7 mi

Cuckfield

Uckfield

House price: £674,259 · £506,546
Crime rate: 46.2 · 41.4
Distance: 10.5 mi

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