Copthorne vs Uckfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Uckfield is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 7% lower. Uckfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Copthorne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Copthorne
£543,218
Uckfield
£506,546
Crime Rate
Copthorne
45.6
Uckfield
41.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Copthorne
100.0%
Uckfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Copthorne
395.9
Uckfield
329
EPC Rating
Copthorne
69.6
Uckfield
69.6
Median Income
Copthorne
£33,662
Uckfield
£30,135
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £506,546, Uckfield undercuts Copthorne (£543,218) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Copthorne is a flat at £250,357, while in Uckfield it is a flat at £188,328.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in Copthorne (£250,357 vs £188,328).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Copthorne prices grew faster — 325% vs 6%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastUckfield has a crime rate of 41.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 10% lower than Copthorne at 45.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Copthorne 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 EastOf the 2 schools in Copthorne, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Uckfield, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.
Copthorne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) 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 | Copthorne | Uckfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Copthorne averages 395.9 Mbps – ahead of Uckfield's 329.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Copthorne and 92.7% in Uckfield. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Copthorne and 60.3% in Uckfield.
Copthorne is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (396 vs 329 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Copthorne, scoring 69.6 on average (band C) compared to 69.6 (band C) in Uckfield. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,179 in Copthorne and £1,281 in Uckfield. 58.9% of homes in Copthorne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59% in Uckfield.
Uckfield has more energy-efficient housing — 59% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,661.7 in Copthorne and £30,134.5 in Uckfield. The median age is 43.1 in Copthorne and 49 in Uckfield. Employment rates stand at 61.7% in Copthorne and 54.6% in Uckfield. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Copthorne versus 74% in Uckfield. Copthorne has a population of 4,917 and Uckfield has 15,037.
| Indicator | Copthorne | Uckfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,917 | 15,037 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 49 |
| Median Household Income | £33,661.7 | £30,134.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.7% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 74% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.5% | 33.7% |
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