Crowborough vs Uckfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Crowborough is about 2% cheaper on average. Crowborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crowborough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crowborough
£494,422
Uckfield
£506,546
Crime Rate
Crowborough
41.2
Uckfield
41.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crowborough
100.0%
Uckfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crowborough
462.6
Uckfield
329
EPC Rating
Crowborough
70.4
Uckfield
69.6
Median Income
Crowborough
£31,002
Uckfield
£30,135
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Crowborough is £494,422, which is 2% less than Uckfield at £506,546. The most affordable entry point in Crowborough is a flat at £213,163, while in Uckfield it is a flat at £188,328.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 13% pricier in Crowborough (£213,163 vs £188,328).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crowborough prices grew faster — 29% vs 6%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Crowborough (41.2 per 1,000) compared to Uckfield (41.4 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Crowborough 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 EastCrowborough has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Uckfield. Crowborough has 5 schools in total, while Uckfield has 5.
Crowborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 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 | Crowborough | Uckfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 5 |
| Primary | 4 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Crowborough offers faster average downloads at 462.6 Mbps, compared to 329.0 Mbps in Uckfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Crowborough and 92.7% in Uckfield. Gigabit availability stands at 91.3% in Crowborough and 60.3% in Uckfield.
Crowborough is the faster of the two by 41% on average download speed (463 vs 329 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Crowborough are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 69.6 (band C) in Uckfield. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,299 in Crowborough and £1,281 in Uckfield. 60.2% of homes in Crowborough have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59% in Uckfield.
Crowborough has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 59% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,002 in Crowborough and £30,134.5 in Uckfield. The median age is 48.9 in Crowborough and 49 in Uckfield. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Crowborough and 54.6% in Uckfield. Owner-occupancy is 77% in Crowborough versus 74% in Uckfield.
| Indicator | Crowborough | Uckfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,990 | 15,037 |
| Median Age | 48.9 | 49 |
| Median Household Income | £31,002 | £30,134.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 77% | 74% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 33.7% |
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