Cuckfield vs Uckfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Uckfield wins on house prices with a 33% gap. Uckfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cuckfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cuckfield
£674,259
Uckfield
£506,546
Crime Rate
Cuckfield
46.2
Uckfield
41.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cuckfield
100.0%
Uckfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cuckfield
269.1
Uckfield
329
EPC Rating
Cuckfield
70
Uckfield
69.6
Median Income
Cuckfield
£32,552
Uckfield
£30,135
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Cuckfield commands an average of £674,259, compared with £506,546 in Uckfield – a difference of 33%. The most affordable entry point in Cuckfield is a flat at £238,000, while in Uckfield it is a flat at £188,328.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 36% pricier in Cuckfield (£878,875 vs £646,597).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cuckfield prices grew faster — 23% vs 6%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Uckfield experience less crime overall, with a rate of 41.4 per 1,000 versus 46.2 per 1,000 in Cuckfield. The most common crime category in Cuckfield 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 EastFamilies may prefer Cuckfield, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Uckfield. There are 2 schools in Cuckfield and 5 in Uckfield.
Cuckfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 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 | Cuckfield | Uckfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 329.0 Mbps in Uckfield and 269.1 Mbps in Cuckfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.7% of premises in Cuckfield and 92.7% in Uckfield. Gigabit availability stands at 46.3% in Cuckfield and 60.3% in Uckfield.
Uckfield is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (329 vs 269 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cuckfield leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70 (C), while Uckfield averages 69.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,274 in Cuckfield and £1,281 in Uckfield. 61.4% of homes in Cuckfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59% in Uckfield.
Cuckfield has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 59% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,552 in Cuckfield and £30,134.5 in Uckfield. The median age is 47.4 in Cuckfield and 49 in Uckfield. Owner-occupancy is 73.2% in Cuckfield versus 74% in Uckfield. Employment rates stand at 57.8% in Cuckfield and 54.6% in Uckfield.
| Indicator | Cuckfield | Uckfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,767 | 15,037 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 49 |
| Median Household Income | £32,552 | £30,134.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57.8% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.2% | 74% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.8% | 33.7% |
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