New Road is in Ridgewood, Uckfield and in Wealden district. TN22 5TG is located in the Uckfield Ridgewood & Little Horsted electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wealden. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Road, Ridgewood, Uckfield, TN22 5TG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN22 5YH, TN22 5SG, TN22 5SQ, TN22 5TW, TN22 5TP, TN22 5SF, TN22 5TF, TN22 5SW, TN22 5SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN22 5TG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.9% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.1% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.3% | 35.4% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.7% | 49% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 10.1% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 58.9% | 54.4% | -4.5% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 32.2% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 10.9% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 10.3% | 12.8% | 2.5% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 8.9% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 14.8% | -5.9% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.1% | 22.6% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.5% | 35% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.6% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| 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 | 97% | 95.3% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 97.9% | 94.4% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 94.4% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Road was 59.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.5% higher than the Uckfield New Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Uckfield New Town and the 118th highest crime rate of 493 local areas in Wealden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.9%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Dairy New Road, Uckfield, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-12-18 | £603,766 |
| Saxons New Road, Uckfield, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2024-07-12 | £680,660 |
| Linwood New Road, Uckfield, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2024-06-19 | £680,612 |
| Saxons New Road, Uckfield, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2023-12-01 | £533,885 |
| 25A New Road, Uckfield, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £233,333 | 2022-11-15 | £220,117 |
TN22 5TG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlands Primary School Mallard Drive , TN22 5PW | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Catholic Primary School High Street , New Town TN22 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Horsted Church of England Primary School Little Horsted , Lewes Road TN22 5TS | 3out of 4 | 1,568 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Church of England Primary School Belmont Road , TN22 1BP | 3out of 4 | 1,994 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rocks Park Primary School Lashbrooks Road , TN22 2AY | 3out of 4 | 2,197 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uckfield College Downsview Crescent , TN22 3DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,169 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annan School Annan Farm , Lewes Road TN22 5RE | - not rated | 3,827 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajdutt Indian Restaurant | Rajutt Inn Eastbourne Road, Ridgewood | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Inn | Highlands Inn Eastbourne Road, Ridgewood | 654 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgewood Recreation Ground Ridgewood Recreation Ground Ridgewood Recreation Ground NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 153 yd |
| Ridgewood Village Hall FINTREY LODGE FINTREY LODGE NEW ROAD | 174 yd | |
| Harlands Farm Harlands Recreation Ground Harlands Recreation Ground Mallard Drive | grass pitches | 957 yd |
| New Barn Lane New Barn Recreation Ground | grass pitches | 1,059 yd |
| The Oaks Eastbourne Road | grass pitches | 1,081 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 21.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 21.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 21.7% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 64.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 41.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.