Burgess Hill vs Uckfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Burgess Hill offers lower property prices by roughly 16%. Uckfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Uckfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burgess Hill
£423,336
Uckfield
£506,546
Crime Rate
Burgess Hill
45.8
Uckfield
41.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burgess Hill
71.4%
Uckfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burgess Hill
419.7
Uckfield
329
EPC Rating
Burgess Hill
70.6
Uckfield
69.6
Median Income
Burgess Hill
£32,006
Uckfield
£30,135
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Burgess Hill is £423,336, which is 16% less than Uckfield at £506,546. The most affordable entry point in Burgess Hill is a flat at £269,793, while in Uckfield it is a flat at £188,328.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 43% pricier in Burgess Hill (£269,793 vs £188,328).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burgess Hill prices grew faster — 13% vs 6%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Uckfield (41.4 per 1,000) compared to Burgess Hill (45.8 per 1,000), a 11% difference. The most common crime category in Burgess Hill is violent-crime, while in Uckfield it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastUckfield has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 71.4% in Burgess Hill. Burgess Hill has 9 schools in total, while Uckfield has 5.
Burgess Hill School Inspection Breakdown
71.4% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Uckfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burgess Hill | Uckfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 5 |
| Primary | 7 | 4 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 71.4% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Burgess Hill offers faster average downloads at 419.7 Mbps, compared to 329.0 Mbps in Uckfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Burgess Hill and 92.7% in Uckfield. Gigabit availability stands at 81.1% in Burgess Hill and 60.3% in Uckfield.
Burgess Hill is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (420 vs 329 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Burgess Hill are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.6 (band C) versus 69.6 (band C) in Uckfield. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,218 in Burgess Hill and £1,281 in Uckfield. 62.4% of homes in Burgess Hill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59% in Uckfield.
Burgess Hill has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 59% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,005.5 in Burgess Hill and £30,134.5 in Uckfield. The median age is 47 in Burgess Hill and 49 in Uckfield. Employment rates stand at 57.8% in Burgess Hill and 54.6% in Uckfield. Owner-occupancy is 71.8% in Burgess Hill versus 74% in Uckfield.
| Indicator | Burgess Hill | Uckfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,352 | 15,037 |
| Median Age | 47 | 49 |
| Median Household Income | £32,005.5 | £30,134.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57.8% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.8% | 74% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.8% | 33.7% |
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