Living in Uckfield
Uckfield is a small town in East Sussex.
Uckfield is a small town. It is known for its strong high street, walking and green space.
Where is Uckfield?
- Type of place
- Town
- County
- East Sussex
- Region
- South East
- Nation
- England
Uckfield at a glance
- Schools: Typical school performance
- Safety: Insufficient local crime evidence
- Affordability: Pricey for the region
- Typical sale price: around £373k (median of 874 sales across the built-up area)
What Uckfield is known for
- Strong high street
- Walking & green space
Frequently asked questions
What is Uckfield like to live in?
Uckfield is a small town. It is known for its strong high street, walking and green space. School performance here is typical for the nation and everyday shops and services are on the doorstep. Police-recorded street crime was 45.9 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Uckfield is safer or less safe than similar places.
What is Uckfield known for?
Uckfield is known for strong high street, walking & green space.
Is Uckfield good for families?
Families in Uckfield have 4 rated schools within reach and easy access to parks and open countryside. Police-recorded street crime was 45.9 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Uckfield is safer or less safe than similar places.
Who is Uckfield likely to suit?
Uckfield may suit people who value 4 rated schools within reach, easy access to parks and open countryside and everyday shops and services on the doorstep. Whether it suits a particular household also depends on its budget and regular journeys.
What are the schools like in Uckfield?
School performance here is typical for the nation. Uckfield has 4 rated schools within reach.
Is Uckfield a safe place to live?
Police-recorded street crime was 45.9 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Uckfield is safer or less safe than similar places.
What are the main drawbacks of living in Uckfield?
The clearest evidence-led trade-off is that housing is pricey for the region. Individual streets and journeys can differ, so these should be checked separately.
How expensive is Uckfield?
Homes in Uckfield typically sell for around £373k, which is pricey for the region. Median of 874 recorded sales across postcodes in the built-up area (HM Land Registry Price Paid).
Where is Uckfield?
Uckfield is a small town in East Sussex, England.
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Data last updated 2026-07-23.