A complete guide to property investment in Uckfield.
Last updated: 3 November 2025
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.
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 prices in Uckfield, South East
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
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
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.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Uckfield, South East

£165,000
1 bedroom apartment for sale
Vernon Road, Uckfield, East Sussex,...

£300,000 - Guide Price
2 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
Greenfield Drive, Ridgewood

£100,000
1 bedroom retirement property for sale
London Road, Uckfield, East Sussex,...

£84,950
1 bedroom apartment for sale
Mill Lane, Uckfield, East Sussex, T...

£115,000 - Guide Price
1 bedroom flat for sale
Flat 1, Bell Walk House, East Susse...
Buyers have some negotiation leverage, but not much.
• 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%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
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.