School Catchments and House Prices in Buxted
In the Buxted area, 2 schools were judged Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024) and 1 school is rated Good.
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In the Buxted area, 2 schools were judged Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024) and 1 school is rated Good.
How the Buxted school map prices each street
Concentrated demand is what a price premium actually is.
The local benchmark is £525,000 and a detached home averages £550,000.
Ofsted ratings across the Buxted area
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Buxted.
What the admissions data actually guarantees
A house advertised as in catchment may not be next year. The local council publishes last year's furthest distance offered for each school. Ask for that figure in writing before you offer.
Ratings age too. An Outstanding judgement can be several years old, and inspections since September 2024 report differently. Read the current report rather than the agent's summary of it.
The detail behind the Buxted numbers
The schools families ask about here are Buxted Church of England Primary School, Uckfield College, Beacon Academy (Crowborough) and Independent schools (High Weald). 3 local schools were graded Good or Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024). Ratings age between inspections, so read the latest report before you rely on one.
On getting about: Buxted to London Bridge / Victoria takes about 1h15 to 1h30.
By price, Buxted ranks 21 of the 44 East Sussex locations we cover, at £525,000 against a county average of £530,455. Band D council tax here is £2,659, against an average of £2,719 across the county locations we cover.
How Buxted scores for different buyers
Buxted is a sought-after High Weald commuter village.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Buxted property and area guide.
With only 2 schools rated Outstanding locally, the premium concentrates hard.
| Who it suits | Out of five | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Families | ★★★★☆ | A High Weald village with a C of E primary and Buxted Park parkland; secondaries are around Uckfield and Crowborough. |
| Commuters (to London) | ★★★★★ | Buxted has its own station on the Uckfield line, direct towards London Bridge and Victoria, rare for a country village. |
| Upsizers | ★★★★☆ | Period cottages and larger country homes near Uckfield appeal to families trading up into village life. |
| Second-home buyers | ★★★☆☆ | A pretty village near Ashdown Forest, though amenities are mostly in Uckfield, mind the SDLT surcharge. |
| First-time buyers | ★★☆☆☆ | A sought-after, above-average-price village, getting a first foot on the ladder here is harder than in Uckfield. |
Families & professionals
People wanting a sought-after High Weald village with a village primary, parkland and countryside on the doorstep, near Uckfield, with a genuine direct London commute.
Commuters
People using Buxted's own station on the Uckfield line (direct towards London Bridge and London Victoria via East Croydon), well placed for a country home with a London commute.
History & country lovers
People drawn to Buxted Park, St Margaret the Queen church, the first-iron-cannon story and Ashdown Forest, wanting characterful village living in the High Weald.
Buxted is known locally for Buxted Park & St Margaret the Queen, and Buxted Park. The grand Palladian house of Buxted Park in its parkland, with the fine 13th-century church of St Margaret the Queen standing beside it, the old village having been moved away from the mansion; the defining setting of the village.
Practical detail for Buxted: the TN22 postcode district, Buxted station, on the Uckfield line, direct towards London Bridge & London Victoria (via East Croydon) and nearest A and E is Eastbourne DGH or Tunbridge Wells (Pembury), verify with NHS.
Buxted at a glance
| School | What to check before you offer |
|---|---|
| Buxted Church of England Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Uckfield College | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Beacon Academy (Crowborough) | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Independent schools (High Weald) | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
Ask about Buxted
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Last year's furthest offer distance, in writing from East Sussex
- The current Ofsted report, not a remembered rating
- Whether a sibling policy is applied before distance
- £52,500 of deposit at 10% on the local average, before fees
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