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Property investment stats for Uckfield, South East

A complete guide to property investment in Uckfield.

Last updated: 3 November 2025

Investment summary

Uckfield sits comfortably in the South East, offering a stable environment for property investors seeking a blend of affordability and steady demand. With a price-to-income ratio of 6.7, homes here are more accessible than in many other parts of the region, especially for families and couples, who make up a large share of local households. Owner-occupation is in the 82nd percentile, which points to a settled community and lower churn, but also means the private rental market is less dominant than in more transient towns. The current median asking price for a three-bedroom house stands at £385,000, while a two-bedroom flat typically lists for £217,500. Rents remain within reach for many, with a three-bedroom house asking £1,625 and a two-bedroom flat at £1,175.

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Key investment stats for Uckfield

Median price per sq ft

£391 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.4%

Capital growth (1y)

-3.8%

Sales in past year

269

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Uckfield

Live prices in Uckfield, South East

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£400,000

25% of properties below...

£325,000

75% of properties below...

£650,000

Most expensive property

£2,500,000

Live listings

211

Median days on market

67

Should you invest in Uckfield?

Opportunities

  • The top postcode district offers a rental yield of 5.2%, which is above the area average and may appeal to yield-focused investors.
  • Properties spend around 67 days on the market, suggesting reasonable liquidity for those looking to buy or sell.
  • The median discount to asking price is £5,000 (the typical achieved discount), providing some negotiation room for buyers.

Risks

  • One-year capital growth has changed by -3.8%, which may signal softness in short-term price trends.
  • The private rented sector is in the 39th percentile, so rental demand may be more modest than in urban centres.
  • The population aged 60 and over is in the 74th percentile, which could affect future housing turnover and market dynamics.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Uckfield is likely to remain a steady if unspectacular performer for property investors. The area’s three-year capital growth sits at 3.9%, with an annualised rate of 1.3%, pointing to slow but positive momentum over the medium term. Given the high proportion of owner-occupiers and couples, demand for family homes should remain resilient, though the older population may gradually shift the balance of supply and demand.

Rental yields are respectable at 4.4%, and affordability metrics such as the rent-to-income ratio of 26.6% suggest local tenants are not overstretched. Investors willing to take a longer view may find Uckfield’s stability appealing, but rapid gains are unlikely. The market here favours patience and a focus on fundamentals rather than chasing short-term spikes.

Live properties in Uckfield

Investment properties in Uckfield, South East

1 bedroom apartment for sale
14% below median price

£165,000

1 bedroom apartment for sale

Vernon Road, Uckfield, East Sussex,...

Properties needing refurbishment in Uckfield, South East
Needs Refurb
2 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
On market for 179 days

£300,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom end of terrace house for sale

Greenfield Drive, Ridgewood

Slow to sell properties in Uckfield, South East
Slow to Sell
1 bedroom retirement property for sale
Reduced by 17%

£100,000

1 bedroom retirement property for sale

London Road, Uckfield, East Sussex,...

Big price drop properties in Uckfield, South East
Big Price Drop
1 bedroom apartment for sale
59% below median price

£84,950

1 bedroom apartment for sale

Mill Lane, Uckfield, East Sussex, T...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Uckfield, South East
Low Price per Sq Ft
1 bedroom flat for sale
61% below median price

£115,000 - Guide Price

1 bedroom flat for sale

Flat 1, Bell Walk House, East Susse...

Auction properties in Uckfield, South East
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Buyers have some negotiation leverage, but not much.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £5,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £15,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £20,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.8%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.1%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.7%

Best places to invest in Uckfield

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1TN225.2%2.0%£406 / sq ft

Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.