The Drive, Maresfield, Uckfield, TN22 3ER

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN22 3ER is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50%	50.4%	0.4%	51.0%	-0.6%
Male	50%	49.6%	-0.4%	49.0%	0.6%

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 3ER there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.2% 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%	19.2%	-2.8%	37.9%	-18.7%
Married: Opposite sex	63.4%	63.2%	-0.2%	44.2%	19.0%
Separated	0.8%	2.4%	1.6%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	7.3%	9.6%	2.3%	9.1%	0.5%
Widowed	6.5%	5.6%	-0.9%	6.1%	-0.5%

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 (89.8%) 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	54.2%	59.9%	5.7%	48.4%	11.5%
Good health	33.3%	29.9%	-3.4%	33.6%	-3.7%
Fair health	11.1%	8%	-3.1%	12.7%	-4.7%
Bad health	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	4.0%	-2.5%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.5%

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.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	7.3%	12.7%	5.4%	18.2%	-5.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13%	7.1%	-5.9%	9.6%	-2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.5%	19.8%	0.3%	13.4%	6.4%
Apprenticeship	4.1%	1.6%	-2.5%	5.3%	-3.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.2%	12.7%	0.5%	16.9%	-4.2%
Degree or Similar	40.7%	45.2%	4.5%	33.8%	11.4%
Other	3.3%	0.8%	-2.5%	2.8%	-2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	3.1%	-3.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	2.8%	2.2%	-0.6%	0.4%	1.8%
White	96.5%	96.4%	-0.1%	81.4%	15.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.5%	87.8%	0.3%	83.2%	4.6%
European Union	4.9%	2.9%	-2.0%	6.1%	-3.2%
Africa	4.2%	6.5%	2.3%	2.7%	3.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	2.2%	1.5%	5.6%	-3.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.8%	0%	-2.8%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	87.5%	87.8%	0.3%	83.2%	4.6%
10+ Years	1.4%	10.8%	9.4%	9.8%	1.0%
5-10 Years	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	9.7%	0%	-9.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95%	76.7%	18.3%
Ireland	2.2%	0.6%	1.6%
No passport held	2.9%	13.5%	-10.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.1%	37.2%	-4.1%
Christian	61.2%	46.2%	15.0%
Not answered	5.8%	6.0%	-0.2%

Safety

Is The Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Drive was 142.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 250.4% higher than the Arlington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Drive has the 4th highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Arlington and the 16th highest crime rate of 493 local areas in Wealden .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£51,700

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in TN22 3ER, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above 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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 2/10 (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 The Drive are based on 232 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 The Drive, Maresfield, Uckfield, TN22 3ER

Estimated Average Property Prices for TN22 3ER

Average Price
£1,191,186

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,192,829

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,180,510

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Drive

Average Price
£719,395

Semi-Detached
£352,218

Terraced
£307,083

Detached
£1,163,110

Flats/Maisonettes
£188,741

Other
£673,872

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Field House The Drive, Uckfield, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£1,175,000	2025-03-20	£1,176,223
Plot 5 The Drive, Uckfield, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2025-02-24	£201,045
Plot 4 The Drive, Uckfield, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£1,450,000	2024-12-19	£1,459,100
Flitterbank Farmhouse The Drive, Uckfield, East Sussex Other, an established residential building	£1,225,000	2024-07-22	£1,200,780
Plot 3 Forest View The Drive, Uckfield, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£600,000	2024-06-13	£609,504

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TN22 3ER

Employment

TN22 3ER area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 3ER area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	43
Full-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	13
Part-Time Employee	12
Looking after home or family	9
Student (economically inactive)	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Construction	14
Human health and social work activities	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	6
Other	5
Education	5
Information and communication	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Transport and storage	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Administrative and support service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bonners CofE School School Hill , Maresfield TN22 2EG	3out of 4	1,526 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Buxted CofE Primary School Hurstwood Road , Buxted TN22 4BB	3out of 4	3,371 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fletching Church of England Primary School Church Street , Fletching TN22 3SP	3out of 4	3,821 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Nutley Church of England Primary School High Street , Nutley TN22 3NW	3out of 4	3,892 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
High Hurstwood Church of England Primary School Chillies Lane , High Hurstwood TN22 4AD	4out of 4	3,918 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	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	4,113 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
St.Barts Community Breakfast Club and Cafe	St Bartholomews Church Batts Bridge Road		1,055 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Chequers	The Chequers High Street		1,055 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near TN22 3ER postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	86.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	86.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	86.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	86.7%

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	13.3%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	13.3%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	166.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	330 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	330 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	28.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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