Cuckfield vs Lewes
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Lewes is about 20% cheaper on average. Cuckfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cuckfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cuckfield
£674,259
Lewes
£562,635
Crime Rate
Cuckfield
46.2
Lewes
55.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cuckfield
100.0%
Lewes
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cuckfield
269.1
Lewes
246.6
EPC Rating
Cuckfield
70
Lewes
68.9
Median Income
Cuckfield
£32,552
Lewes
£29,267
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Lewes more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £562,635 versus £674,259 in Cuckfield. The most affordable entry point in Cuckfield is a flat at £238,000, while in Lewes it is a flat at £272,804.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 17% pricier in Lewes (£502,080 vs £416,938).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cuckfield prices grew faster — 23% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Cuckfield (46.2 per 1,000) compared to Lewes (55.1 per 1,000), a 19% difference. The most common crime category in Cuckfield is violent-crime, while in Lewes 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 EastSchool quality favours Cuckfield: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Lewes.
Cuckfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lewes School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cuckfield | Lewes |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Cuckfield enjoy 269.1 Mbps on average, while Lewes lags behind at 246.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.7% of premises in Cuckfield and 97.2% in Lewes. Gigabit availability stands at 46.3% in Cuckfield and 40% in Lewes.
Cuckfield is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (269 vs 247 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cuckfield is band C (score 70), ahead of Lewes's band C (score 68.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,274 in Cuckfield and £1,263 in Lewes. 61.4% of homes in Cuckfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.7% in Lewes.
Cuckfield has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 57.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cuckfield has a population of 3,767 while Lewes has 16,066. Median household income is £32,552 in Cuckfield and £29,267 in Lewes. The median age is 47.4 in Cuckfield and 49.1 in Lewes. Employment rates stand at 57.8% in Cuckfield and 53.5% in Lewes.
| Indicator | Cuckfield | Lewes |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,767 | 16,066 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 49.1 |
| Median Household Income | £32,552 | £29,267 |
| Employment Rate | 57.8% | 53.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.2% | 71.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.8% | 34.8% |
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