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Property investment stats for Uckfield, South East

A complete guide to property investment in Uckfield.

Last updated: 18 September 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 £400,000, while a two-bedroom flat typically lists for £247,000. Rents remain within reach for many, with a three-bedroom house asking £1,588 and a two-bedroom flat at £1,200.

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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

£440,000

25% of properties below...

£340,000

75% of properties below...

£625,000

Most expensive property

£2,500,000

Live listings

221

Median days on market

70

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 70 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

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
20% below median price

£350,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Hempstead Gardens, Uckfield

Properties needing refurbishment in Uckfield, South East
Needs Refurb
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
On market for 171 days

£575,000

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Framfield Road, Uckfield, East Suss...

Slow to sell properties in Uckfield, South East
Slow to Sell
4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Reduced by 12%

£350,000

4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Queens Approach, Uckfield, East Sus...

Big price drop properties in Uckfield, South East
Big Price Drop
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

£450,000

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Markland Way, Uckfield TN22 2DG

Properties with planning granted in Uckfield, South East
Planning Granted
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

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Discounts exist, but they won't transform deal economics on their own.

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.