Crowborough vs Cuckfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Crowborough is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 27% lower. Crowborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crowborough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crowborough
£494,422
Cuckfield
£674,259
Crime Rate
Crowborough
41.2
Cuckfield
46.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crowborough
100.0%
Cuckfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crowborough
462.6
Cuckfield
269.1
EPC Rating
Crowborough
70.4
Cuckfield
70
Median Income
Crowborough
£31,002
Cuckfield
£32,552
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Cuckfield commands an average of £674,259, compared with £494,422 in Crowborough – a difference of 27%. The most affordable entry point in Crowborough is a flat at £213,163, while in Cuckfield it is a flat at £238,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 28% pricier in Cuckfield (£878,875 vs £633,698).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crowborough prices grew faster — 29% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrowborough has a crime rate of 41.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 12% lower than Cuckfield at 46.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Crowborough 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 EastFamilies may prefer Crowborough, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Cuckfield. There are 5 schools in Crowborough and 2 in Cuckfield.
Crowborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Crowborough | Cuckfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 462.6 Mbps in Crowborough and 269.1 Mbps in Cuckfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Crowborough and 90.7% in Cuckfield. Gigabit availability stands at 91.3% in Crowborough and 46.3% in Cuckfield.
Crowborough is the faster of the two by 72% on average download speed (463 vs 269 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Crowborough leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Cuckfield averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,299 in Crowborough and £1,274 in Cuckfield. 60.2% of homes in Crowborough 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 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,552 in Cuckfield and £31,002 in Crowborough. The median age is 48.9 in Crowborough and 47.4 in Cuckfield. Owner-occupancy is 77% in Crowborough versus 73.2% in Cuckfield. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Crowborough and 57.8% in Cuckfield.
| Indicator | Crowborough | Cuckfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,990 | 3,767 |
| Median Age | 48.9 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £31,002 | £32,552 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 77% | 73.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 35.8% |
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