Town Pop. 2,064

Living in Cuckfield: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Cuckfield is 54/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 43/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Of the 3 places sharing the RH16 postcode district, Cuckfield scores lowest.

The RH16 district averages 65/100, putting Cuckfield 11 points below its own postcode area. On healthcare specifically, Cuckfield sits 23 points below the RH16 district figure of 66/100. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the RH16 postcode district.

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Cuckfield scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
65.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 58 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Public order 9 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
other 27 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Glebe Road 21 crimes
  2. 2 Goreside Lane 12 crimes
  3. 3 Hanlye Lane 8 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
74
Green Space 67
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 8
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
28
2 schools in area · 11 within 4km
2Good
  • Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, CuckfieldPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Warden Park Secondary AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
43
A&E departmentsRoyal Sussex County Hospital12.2 mi
East Surrey Hospital13.9 mi
Worthing Hospital15.9 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,789 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
63
Full fibre (FTTP)81.5%
available across Mid Sussex
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 106 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate59.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.4%Unemployed1.4%Retired23.9%Student4.5%Other inactive10.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.8%Skilled & technical32.1%Routine & elementary14.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.8%Apprenticeship3.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership72.6%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
Council tax Mid Sussex · 2026-27
A £1,649
B £1,924
C £2,199
D £2,474
E £3,024
F £3,574
G £4,123
H £4,948
Energy South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
27
Haywards Heath 1.4 mi
Wivelsfield 3.1 mi
Balcombe 3.3 mi
J11 M23 5.9 mi
J11 M23 6 mi
J10A M23 6.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
40
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 18
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 15

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £709,000 26
Detached £780,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£469k £669k £875k £1.1m 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Ansty 45 1.5 mi away ⇄
Haywards Heath 65 1.8 mi away ⇄
Staplefield 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bolney 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ardingly 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Balcombe 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Warninglid 48 3.5 mi away ⇄
Burgess Hill 58 3.5 mi away ⇄
Wivelsfield 50 3.7 mi away ⇄
Scayne's Hill 47 3.9 mi away ⇄
Wivelsfield Green 51 4.2 mi away ⇄
Handcross 37 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cuckfield a nice place to live?

Cuckfield is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Cuckfield is 54/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Cuckfield?

Cuckfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 136 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cuckfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Cuckfield are Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Cuckfield and Warden Park Secondary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Cuckfield in total.

What are house prices like in Cuckfield?

The current median house price in Cuckfield is £709,000, around 149% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £780,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 30%. There were 26 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Cuckfield in context

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Postcode districts in Cuckfield

RH16 65 ⇄
RH17 49 ⇄

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