Cuckfield vs East Grinstead
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
The verdict
East Grinstead is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 33% lower. East Grinstead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cuckfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cuckfield
£674,259
East Grinstead
£505,458
Crime Rate
Cuckfield
46.2
East Grinstead
45.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cuckfield
100.0%
East Grinstead
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cuckfield
269.1
East Grinstead
422
EPC Rating
Cuckfield
70
East Grinstead
69.4
Median Income
Cuckfield
£32,552
East Grinstead
£32,864
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Cuckfield commands an average of £674,259, compared with £505,458 in East Grinstead – a difference of 33%. The most affordable entry point in Cuckfield is a flat at £238,000, while in East Grinstead it is a flat at £233,901.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 17% pricier in Cuckfield (£878,875 vs £749,260).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, East Grinstead prices grew faster — 30% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastEast Grinstead has a crime rate of 45.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Cuckfield at 46.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cuckfield is violent-crime, while in East Grinstead 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 Cuckfield, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in East Grinstead. There are 2 schools in Cuckfield and 9 in East Grinstead.
Cuckfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
East Grinstead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cuckfield | East Grinstead |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 9 |
| Primary | 1 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 422.0 Mbps in East Grinstead and 269.1 Mbps in Cuckfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.7% of premises in Cuckfield and 96% in East Grinstead. Gigabit availability stands at 46.3% in Cuckfield and 80.3% in East Grinstead.
East Grinstead is the faster of the two by 57% on average download speed (422 vs 269 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cuckfield leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70 (C), while East Grinstead averages 69.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,274 in Cuckfield and £1,265 in East Grinstead. 61.4% of homes in Cuckfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in East Grinstead.
Cuckfield has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,864 in East Grinstead and £32,552 in Cuckfield. The median age is 47.4 in Cuckfield and 46.3 in East Grinstead. Owner-occupancy is 73.2% in Cuckfield versus 74.7% in East Grinstead. Employment rates stand at 57.8% in Cuckfield and 59.3% in East Grinstead.
| Indicator | Cuckfield | East Grinstead |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,767 | 26,350 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £32,552 | £32,864 |
| Employment Rate | 57.8% | 59.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.2% | 74.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.8% | 36.2% |
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