Copthorne vs Cuckfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Copthorne is about 19% cheaper on average. Copthorne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Copthorne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Copthorne
£543,218
Cuckfield
£674,259
Crime Rate
Copthorne
45.6
Cuckfield
46.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Copthorne
100.0%
Cuckfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Copthorne
395.9
Cuckfield
269.1
EPC Rating
Copthorne
69.6
Cuckfield
70
Median Income
Copthorne
£33,662
Cuckfield
£32,552
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Copthorne is £543,218, which is 19% less than Cuckfield at £674,259. The most affordable entry point in Copthorne is a flat at £250,357, while in Cuckfield it is a flat at £238,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Cuckfield (£878,875 vs £638,877).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Copthorne prices grew faster — 325% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 45.6 offences per 1,000 people, Copthorne is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Cuckfield's 46.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Copthorne is violent-crime, while in Cuckfield 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 EastCopthorne has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Cuckfield. Copthorne has 2 schools in total, while Cuckfield has 2.
Copthorne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cuckfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Copthorne | Cuckfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Copthorne offers faster average downloads at 395.9 Mbps, compared to 269.1 Mbps in Cuckfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Copthorne and 90.7% in Cuckfield. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Copthorne and 46.3% in Cuckfield.
Copthorne is the faster of the two by 47% on average download speed (396 vs 269 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cuckfield are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70 (band C) versus 69.6 (band C) in Copthorne. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,179 in Copthorne and £1,274 in Cuckfield. 58.9% of homes in Copthorne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Cuckfield.
Cuckfield has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,661.7 in Copthorne and £32,552 in Cuckfield. The median age is 43.1 in Copthorne and 47.4 in Cuckfield. Employment rates stand at 61.7% in Copthorne and 57.8% in Cuckfield. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Copthorne versus 73.2% in Cuckfield.
| Indicator | Copthorne | Cuckfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,917 | 3,767 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £33,661.7 | £32,552 |
| Employment Rate | 61.7% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 73.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.5% | 35.8% |
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