Old School Fields Uckfield, Wealden
4 addresses across 2 postcodes (TN22), about 60 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 42702824.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1).
- Flood: 9 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Wealden costs £2,728 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Uckfield, about 480 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 750 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 36 to 46 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 4 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bird-In-Eye Surgery, about 560 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 67% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 71 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 192 m². Most common: House, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Wealden in 2026-27: Band D £2,728 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,819 | £2,122 | £2,425 | £2,728 | £3,335 | £3,941 | £4,547 | £5,457 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (36% of about 700 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 6 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| TN22 5DH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TN22 5DD | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 6 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 4 addresses are between 36 m and 46 m above sea level (40 m on average); the ground rises about 10 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN22 5DD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TN22 5DH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Uckfield 235,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Buxted 99,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Cooksbridge 91,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.1 km (6.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Catholic Church New Town | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Uckfield | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Apcoa | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 28.6 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bird-In-Eye Surgery | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Applegate Dental Surgery | 300 m |
| Hospital | Uckfield Community Hospital | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Sussex Police | 11 km (6.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest SGN LTD - Bellbrook Cashzone | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,230 m² | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 530 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Victoria Pleasure Ground 3.4 ha | 200 m |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,540 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Horsted Place, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2 km (1.2 miles) south. 26 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Horsted Place | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Buxted Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Boothland Wood | Wood | 450 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Ridgewood Hill | Hill | 520 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Nightingale Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Bird-in-eye Shaw | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Hoathfield Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Horsted Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (1 mile) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 4 |
1 of the street's 4 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Wealden: see them on the Wealden page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 100 m | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Harlands Community Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rocks Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Uckfield College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Manor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Support Service CIC TN22 5DJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Little Pancake Place TN22 5DJ | Mobile caterer | 220 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Kam'sFish Bar TN22 5AH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Aug 2025 |
| The Picture House TN22 1AP | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Golden Dragon TN22 5AH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Uckfield Food and Wine TN22 5DE | Retailers - other | 310 m | 4 Good | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Fitzroy Support TN22 5EJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 4 Good | 19 Oct 2023 |
| The Alma TN22 5AJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Uckfield Tandoori TN22 5AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2025 |
| The Lounge TN22 5AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Highlands Inn TN22 5SP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Co-op TN22 5SP | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Lily's Coffee Shop TN22 5DL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 23 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 38 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Swallow Court (50); On or near College Place (8); On or near Harcourt Close (6); On or near Shepherds Way (3); On or near Harcourt Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 67% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 32% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 48% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Harcourt Road · New Place Close · Belfry Orchard · Longbury · Harcourt Close · Old Timbers Lane · Shepherds Way · College Place · High Street · Harcourt Road · Vernon Road · Swallow Court
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.