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Uckfield Bypass, Uckfield, TN22 2EB | Demographic profile

This area is in a desirable neighbourhood popular with families

Demographic data is collected by the Office for National Statistics in the census. This information is grouped into small geographic areas a few streets in size.

National politics

    Wealden Co is represented by the Conservative party.

Conservative

National (General) Election 2019

60.82%
Conservative
18.7%
Liberal Democrat
15.4%
Labour
5.09%
Green
Voting margin 42.12%
Voting turnout 73.0%

This location falls within the parliamentary constituency of Wealden Co, represented by the Conservative MP, Nusrat Ghani. At the last general election Conservative won control with a majority of 25,655 votes over Liberal Democrat. A breakdown of voting at the last election is shown above.

Population

  • 1546 people living in the immediate local area as of the most recent census
low density urban

The most recent data we have available indicates that this area is fairly densely populated, with 1546 people living in the neighbourhood.

While population density on its own doesn't mean a huge deal, a fairly densely populated area might mean that you're more likely to experience issues like noise or congestion caused by local traffic. However, it also might mean that key services and facilities are more accessible, located where the largest number of people can reach them.

Average age of local residents

  • Slightly older than the National average of 39
42 years old
5%
5%
0-4
6%
7%
5-9
6%
7%
10-15
4%
3%
16-19
6%
4%
20-24
6%
4%
25-29
19%
17%
30-44
25%
27%
45-64
18%
21%
65+

Population breakdown by age range

  • National Average
  • This Area

Popularity with families

  • Popular with young families

This area is popular with young families. The majority of people living here are single.

Income

  • Average household income is much higher than the National average
45k
Average annual income

Deprivation indices indicate this is generally quite an affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income much higher than the National average.

Deprivation

  • Wealden performs well in official government statistics looking at household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
above average

Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Wealden performs well in official government statistics looking at household income, employment, health and access to opportunities

This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.

Industry of employment

  • Most popular sectors: Retail, Property, and Manufacturing
Retail

Typical industries in which local people are employed include Retail, Property, and Manufacturing

Travel to work

  • Most popular travel methods: Car and Walking
Car

Most people travel to their workplace by Car (77%) and Walking (7%)

Average age of local residents

  • Slightly older than the South East region average of 39
42 years old
5%
5%
0-4
6%
7%
5-9
7%
7%
10-15
4%
3%
16-19
5%
4%
20-24
6%
4%
25-29
22%
17%
30-44
24%
27%
45-64
16%
21%
65+

Population breakdown by age range

  • South East region Average
  • This Area

Income

  • Average household income is around the South East region average
45k
Average annual income

Deprivation indices indicate this is generally quite an affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income around the South East region average.

Deprivation

  • Wealden performs well in official government statistics looking at household income, employment, health and access to opportunities, when compared to other places in South East
above average

Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Wealden performs well in official government statistics looking at household income, employment, health and access to opportunities

This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.

Local politics

    Wealden Co is represented by the Conservative party.

 
Conservative

Local elections

47
Conservative
5
Independents
3
Lib Dem
Voting margin 42

Locally, this area falls under the responsibility of Wealden, which is controlled by the Conservative party. At a county level, East Sussex provide some services.

Average age of local residents

  • Slightly younger than the Lewes Locality average of 45
42 years old
4%
5%
0-4
5%
7%
5-9
8%
7%
10-15
4%
3%
16-19
3%
4%
20-24
3%
4%
25-29
14%
17%
30-44
29%
27%
45-64
25%
21%
65+

Population breakdown by age range

  • Lewes Locality Average
  • This Area

Income

  • Average household income is slightly lower than the Lewes Locality average
45k
Average annual income

Deprivation indices indicate this is generally quite an affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income slightly lower than the Lewes Locality average.

Deprivation

  • Wealden is a similar area to Lewes in terms of household income, employment and access to opportunities
above average

Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Wealden performs well in official government statistics looking at household income, employment, health and access to opportunities

This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.