Uckfield Area Guide

If you’d like to live in a small, friendly town with plenty of community spirit, a property in Uckfield is right up your street. Located just 30 minutes from the south coast and at the edge of Ashdown Forest in the High Weald area of East Sussex, Uckfield is packed with things to see and do.

WELCOME TO UCKFIELD

Home to a diverse collection of retailers, leisure centres, gyms and sports clubs, Uckfield is loved by residents for its strong community ties. Boasting an end-of-line station with regular trains to London Bridge, its proximity to the seaside towns of East Sussex makes day trips to the beach a breeze. The heritage Bluebell Railway is close by too, offering 11 miles of scenic countryside views.

UCKFIELD IS IDEAL FOR FAMILIES

Property in Uckfield is an excellent choice for families who want to be within easy reach of London but still have access to coast and countryside. Local schools with outstanding academic and sporting achievements include Rocks Park, Manor Park and Harlands primaries, plus Uckfield Community Technology College, which caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.

GETTING AROUND IN UCKFIELD

Situated just off the A22, Uckfield enjoys easy road links to towns across the South East. It also benefits from excellent train services, with trains departing for London Bridge every half an hour and journey times of around 1 hour 20 minutes. Nearby Haywards Heath offers direct services to London Victoria every 20 minutes, with the journey taking just 45 minutes.

A SHORT HISTORY OF UCKFIELD

Uckfield originally sprang up around a medieval chapel that stood on Church Street. Today the Holy Cross Church retains many of its original features, including its chancel windows. History buffs can visit numerous National Trust properties close by, including Winston Churchill’s home at Chartwell and the 17th century Bateman’s house, once owned by Rudyard Kipling.

UCKFIELD IN POPULAR CULTURE

Uckfield boasts a long history, but it's had its fair share of the limelight in more recent decades, too. It was famously the place where Lord Lucan was last seen before he vanished in 1974, and its American-themed Maximum Diner was even featured in a book, Maximum Diner by Christopher Nye. One of Uckfield’s most famous sons is the pop star Rag ‘n’ Bone Man, and since 2002 it’s had its own radio station – the aptly named Uckfield FM.

ARTS, LEISURE AND ENTERTAINMENT IN UCKFIELD

Property in Uckfield benefits from excellent amenities nearby. The historic Picture House screens new releases and classic films, while Utopia leisure centre and the town’s five other gyms boast an impressive array of fitness facilities. Major supermarkets and chain restaurants are well represented, alongside top independent eateries such as Forno Antico Italian restaurant and Thai Terre. Great bars and pubs, such as the Highlands Pub and Ringles Cross, are plentiful too.