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Uckfield East

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About

Uckfield East ward encompasses a mix of residential and rural landscapes on the eastern side of the town. The area is primarily defined by housing estates, local schools, and the expansive playing fields of the Uckfield Community Technology College. Residential streets extend towards the perimeter, where they meet agricultural land and pockets of woodland. The ward's boundary follows the course of the River Uck, which shapes its southern edge.

The ward contains the Uckfield Rugby Club grounds, a significant local sports hub. Land use transitions noticeably from suburban to open countryside, with fields and farms characterising its easternmost parts. Transport is centred on the A22 road, which runs north-south, providing a key route. This creates a distinct area where town facilities quickly give way to the surrounding Wealden district's quieter, more pastoral setting.

Area overview

On average Uckfield East has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 5.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Uckfield East is £57,373 per year. The median sale price in Uckfield East is £330,000 (around £404 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £294,750 and £389,375. There are 2 schools in Uckfield East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Uckfield East is home to around 3,225 people, with a population density of about 2,432.7 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
119
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Uckfield East Population
3,225
Population density
2,432.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66.98(+111%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.86(+240%)
Public order
15.81(+160%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.78(+83%)
Other theft
8.37(+49%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,903
89.93%
Other White
128
3.97%
Other Asian
33
1.02%
Indian
29
0.9%
Irish
22
0.68%
Total population: 3,228

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
737
27.69%
Level 3 (A level)
545
20.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
465
17.47%
No qualifications
406
15.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
300
11.27%
Total 16+ residents: 2,662

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
561
40.22%
Owns with a mortgage
445
31.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
288
20.65%
Other social rented
41
2.94%
Social rents from council
24
1.72%
Total households: 1,395

Property prices in Uckfield East

Median price: £330,000
Price per sq ft: £404
Sales (last 12 months): 52
Typical range (middle 50%): £295K – £389K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 (about £404 per square foot) in Uckfield East area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,000 up to £607,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Uckfield East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£450,000£431
Semi-Detached23£341,000£404
Terraced13£300,000£408
Flats7£150,000£236

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Uckfield East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Uckfield East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£385,500£186,500£292,500£249,950
2017£400,000£230,475£283,750£253,000
2018£447,500£190,000£299,000£256,750
2019£450,000£199,750£295,000£260,000
2020£400,000£170,501£300,000£252,500
2021£453,000£176,225£320,000£278,000
2022£550,000£188,500£350,000£300,000
2023£750,000£190,000£360,000£292,500
2024£530,000£190,000£325,000£280,000
2025£470,000£145,000£341,000£312,500
2026£522,500£207,375£345,000£301,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Uckfield East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Uckfield East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£324£280£333£372
2017£336£317£358£350
2018£319£286£350£361
2019£376£293£341£358
2020£385£300£361£367
2021£411£282£368£392
2022£407£269£398£443
2023£438£266£409£416
2024£412£271£380£411
2025£392£224£404£420
2026£445£340£421£415
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Uckfield East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Uckfield East in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wealden district.

Band A£1,819
Band B£2,122
Band C£2,425
Band D£2,728
Band E£3,335
Band F£3,941
Band G£4,547
Band H£5,457

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Uckfield East ward.

Local councillors

Kelvin John Williams

Uckfield East - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats