Saunders Close, Uckfield, TN22 2BX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN22 2BX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.6%	51.3%	-0.3%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	48.4%	48.7%	0.3%	49.0%	-0.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of TN22 2BX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	22.2%	24.8%	2.6%	37.9%	-13.1%
Married: Opposite sex	65.5%	57.7%	-7.8%	44.2%	13.5%
Separated	0.4%	1.5%	1.1%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	6.5%	8%	1.5%	9.1%	-1.1%
Widowed	5.4%	8%	2.6%	6.1%	1.9%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	50%	43.6%	-6.4%	48.4%	-4.8%
Good health	37.3%	42%	4.7%	33.6%	8.4%
Fair health	9.2%	10.5%	1.3%	12.7%	-2.2%
Bad health	2.5%	3%	0.5%	4.0%	-1.0%
Very bad health	0.9%	1%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	16.1%	14.3%	-1.8%	18.2%	-3.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.3%	8.5%	-6.8%	9.6%	-1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.9%	12.1%	-4.8%	13.4%	-1.3%
Apprenticeship	5.4%	7.4%	2.0%	5.3%	2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.7%	19.1%	8.4%	16.9%	2.2%
Degree or Similar	33.3%	33.1%	-0.2%	33.8%	-0.7%
Other	2.3%	5.5%	3.2%	2.8%	2.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0%	1%	1.0%	3.1%	-2.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	2%	1.7%	0.8%	1.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99.1%	96.1%	-3.0%	81.4%	14.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.8%	94.7%	-2.1%	83.2%	11.5%
European Union	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%	6.1%	-4.8%
Africa	0.6%	2.3%	1.7%	2.7%	-0.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.2%	94.7%	-1.5%	83.2%	11.5%
10+ Years	0.3%	3.6%	3.3%	9.8%	-6.2%
2-5 Years	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	2.2%	-0.9%
Less than 2 years	3.2%	0.3%	-2.9%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.1%	76.7%	10.4%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
South and Eastern Africa	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	10.6%	13.5%	-2.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.8%	37.2%	-0.4%
Christian	56.9%	46.2%	10.7%
Hindu	1%	1.7%	-0.7%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Saunders Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Saunders Close was 14.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.0% lower than the Uckfield East average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Saunders Close has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Uckfield East and the 67th lowest crime rate of 493 local areas in Wealden .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,400

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in TN22 2BX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Saunders Close are based on 46 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wealden.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Saunders Close, Uckfield, TN22 2BX

Estimated Average Property Prices for TN22 2BX

Average Price
£365,753

Semi-Detached
£324,763

Terraced
£341,929

Detached
£489,360

Flats/Maisonettes
£263,424

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Saunders Close

Average Price
£383,855

Semi-Detached
£332,056

Terraced
£344,257

Detached
£534,021

Flats/Maisonettes
£266,823

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Saunders CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
26 Saunders Close, Uckfield, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£370,000	2023-06-28	£373,799
22 Saunders Close, Uckfield, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£330,000	2022-08-19	£326,680
3 Saunders Close, Uckfield, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2021-04-16	£352,923
9 Saunders Close, Uckfield, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£510,000	2021-03-18	£570,488
5 Saunders Close, Uckfield, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£303,500	2021-01-21	£343,269

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TN22 2BX

Employment

TN22 2BX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in TN22 2BX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	87
Full-Time Employee	79
Part-Time Employee	44
Self-Employed	28
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	11
Unemployed	5
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Construction	23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Education	20
Human health and social work activities	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Administrative and support service activities	14
Manufacturing	13
Other	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Information and communication	9
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Financial and insurance activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Real estate activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rocks Park Primary School Lashbrooks Road , TN22 2AY	3out of 4	593 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Cross Church of England Primary School Belmont Road , TN22 1BP	3out of 4	930 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Philip's Catholic Primary School High Street , New Town TN22 5DJ	3out of 4	1,685 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Manor Primary School Downsview Crescent , TN22 1UB	3out of 4	1,873 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Harlands Primary School Mallard Drive , TN22 5PW	3out of 4	2,199 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Uckfield College Downsview Crescent , TN22 3DJ	3out of 4	1,517 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
T R Fastenings Staff Canteen	Tr Europe Ltd Bolton Close, Bellbrook Industrial Estate	650 yd
Barney's Playbarn (Sussex)	Unit 4, 52 - 60 Bell Lane, Bellbrook Industrial Estate	671 yd
Isenhurst Health Club	Isenhurst Health Club Bell Lane, Bellbrook Industrial Estate	766 yd
Macdonalds Restaurants Ltd	Macdonalds Restaurants Ltd Bell Lane, Bellbrook Industrial Estate	766 yd
Russell Webb	Masonic Hall Church Street	938 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Uckfield Club	The Uckfield Club Bell Lane	964 yd
Soiree Lounge Bar	93 High Street	997 yd
Uckfield Cinque Ports Club	186 High Street	1,030 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino's Pizza	57 High Street	1,013 yd
Bengal Spice Uckfield	61 High Street	1,015 yd
The Grill	188 High Street	1,023 yd
Fortune Fish Bar	210 High Street	1,027 yd
Uckfield Fish & Grill	158 High Street	1,036 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Stores Ltd	Tesco Stores Ltd Bell Farm Road		905 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
West Park MARKLAND WAY	grass pitches	357 yd
The Iron House (Closed) BELL LANE	health and fitness suite	672 yd
Luxford Fields CIVIC APPROACH	grass pitches	885 yd
Isenhurst Health Club (Uckfield) BELL LANE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	911 yd
Anytime Fitness (Uckfield) BELL WALK HOUSE BELL WALK HOUSE BELL WALK	health and fitness suite	1,077 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	59.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	93.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	55.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	1000 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of TN22 2BX