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Uckfield New Town

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About

Uckfield New Town ward sits on the eastern edge of the larger Uckfield town, within the Wealden district. The area is primarily residential, characterised by housing developments from the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It contains a mix of property types and is home to a significant proportion of the town's population. The ward's layout includes local shopping parades and several schools serving the community.

The landscape is gently undulating, with some residential roads offering views across the surrounding Wealden countryside. A notable feature is the presence of the Luxford Field recreation ground, a large open space with sports pitches and a playground at its heart. The ward is bordered by the A22 road to the west, which connects it to the older town centre and provides a major transport route.

Area overview

On average Uckfield New Town has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Uckfield New Town is £59,842 per year. There are 3 schools in Uckfield New Town: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Uckfield New Town is home to around 5,744 people, with a population density of about 2,316.6 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Uckfield New Town Population
5,744
Population density
2,316.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.52(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.07(+151%)
Public order
12.01(+97%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.92(+54%)
Shoplifting
9.75(+22%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,230
91%
Other White
196
3.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
59
1.03%
Indian
48
0.84%
Irish
43
0.75%
Total population: 5,747

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,491
30.97%
Level 3 (A level)
939
19.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
748
15.53%
No qualifications
681
14.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
523
10.86%
Total 16+ residents: 4,815

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,086
42.26%
Owns with a mortgage
854
33.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
317
12.33%
Social rents from council
150
5.84%
Other social rented
109
4.24%
Total households: 2,570

Property prices in Uckfield New Town

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Uckfield New Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £785,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Uckfield New Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£548,750
Flats6£165,000
Semi-Detached26£390,000
Terraced20£331,250

10 years median price trend in Uckfield New Town

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Uckfield New Town.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.