Rother
71 addresses across 3 postcodes (TN31), about 250 m long, classed as a a road. USRN 32501080.
50 homes have an energy certificate (B: 10, C: 33, D: 6, E: 1). 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Rother costs £2,701 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 97% to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Rye (Sussex), about 310 m away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 180 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 1 to 5 m above sea level. 69 of its 71 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Ferry Road Health Centre, about 150 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km. About 710 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 60% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 140 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
50 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 56 m². Most common: Flat (49); Maisonette, detached (1). Built: 1983-1990 (24); 1991-1995 (15); 1976-1982 (5). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (42); rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Rother in 2026-27: Band D £2,701 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,801 | £2,101 | £2,401 | £2,701 | £3,301 | £3,901 | £4,502 | £5,402 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (31% of about 2,000 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Rye (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 31.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Rother District Council (Rye Conservation Area, Rye, East Sussex) Article 4 Direction, 2007, Rother District Council (Rye Town, East Sussex) Article 4 (No. 1) Direction, 1991, Rother District Council (Rye Town, East Sussex) Article 4 (No. 2) Direction, 1991.
- Tree preservation orders: 2 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- HARTSHORN HOUSE THE LINK, grade II*
- 12 AND 13, MERMAID STREET, grade II
- 13 (The Old Stable) and No 15 (Strandgate), Wish Ward, grade II
- 14 AND 15, MERMAID STREET, grade II
- 21-29, MERMAID STREET, grade II
- 30, MERMAID STREET, grade II
- 55, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information), grade II
- 56 AND 57, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information), grade II
- 58, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information), grade II
- COBBLED LANE, grade II
- COBBLED LANE, grade II
- COBBLED STREET, grade II
- ELDERS HOUSE, grade II
- JEAKE'S HOUSE, grade II
- K6 TELEPHONE KIOSK ADJACENT TO THE OLD BOROUGH ARMS HOTEL, grade II
- KNOWLE HOUSE, grade II
- LANTERN COTTAGE, grade II
- MINT CHAMBERS, grade II
- OAK COTTAGE, grade II
- OAK HOUSE, grade II
- PORTION OF THE TOWN WALLS, grade II
- PREMISES ON THE NORTH CORNER OF THE STRAND AT ITS JUNCTION WITH THE WEST SIDE OF WISH WARD, grade II
- QUAKER'S HOUSE, grade II
- ROBIN HILL, grade II
- THE OLD BOROUGH ARMS, grade II
- THE OLD TRADER TRADERS' COTTAGE, grade II
- THE PUMP, grade II
- THE SHIP INN, grade II
- WAREHOUSE (NOW RYE TILES LIMITED), grade II
- WAREHOUSE AT THE NORTH WEST JUNCTION OF THE STRAND AND THE QUAY IN THE OCCUPATION OF HINDS WOODYARD, grade II
And 1 more.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- Winchelsea Road (West Side), Rye: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (180 m)
- Winchelsea Road (East Side), Rye: up to 10 homes, permissioned (220 m)
- Former Thomas Peacocke School Site, Rye: up to 38 homes, not permissioned (280 m)
- Rock Channel, Rye: up to 19 homes, not permissioned (320 m)
- Bridge Point, Rock Channel, Rye: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (330 m)
- Tilling Green, Rye: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (520 m)
- 17-19 Tower Street, Rye: up to 6 homes, permissioned (520 m)
- Freda Gardham School site, Rye: up to 22 homes, not permissioned (940 m)
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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 60 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 60 very low.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TN31 7AY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TN31 7DB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 3 / 4 | unlikely |
| TN31 7DA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 71 addresses are between 1 m and 5 m above sea level (4 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN31 7AY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TN31 7DA | 100% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
| TN31 7DB | 100% | 98% | 98% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rye (Sussex) 480,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 310 m |
| Winchelsea 19,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km | |
| Doleham 1,710 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.1 km | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m, 31 within 800 m; nearest The Deals Rye | 10 m |
| Bus or coach station | Winchelsea - New Inn | 2.9 km |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m; nearest Strand Quay Carpark | 100 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km; nearest Roam EV Charging Station | 380 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 67.9 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Ferry Road Health Centre | 150 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 240 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest 3 The Warehouse | 120 m |
| Hospital | Rye Memorial Hospital | 1.3 km |
| Police station | Rye Police Station | 350 m |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Winchelsea, Winchelsea Beach Cashzone | 3.7 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 180 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Unnamed 4.0 ha | 590 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,800 m² | 370 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 350 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m; nearest South Undercliff Allotments 8,820 m² | 380 m |
Within 800 m: 3 parks and gardens, 5.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hartshorn House the Link, a listed building (Grade II*), 170 m east. 287 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 4 of them Grade I and 10 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hartshorn House the Link | Listed building, Grade II* | 170 m east |
| Mermaid House the Mermaid Hotel | Listed building, Grade II* | 220 m east |
| Bank Chambers (The Justices' Clerk's Offices) | Listed building, Grade II* | 230 m north-east |
| Cobble Cottage | Listed building, Grade II* | 240 m east |
| Rye town walls | Scheduled monument | 340 m north-east |
| Martello tower no 30, 300m east of Gate Borough Cottage | Scheduled monument | 390 m south |
| Water tower in churchyard | Scheduled monument | 390 m east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gibbet Marsh | Wetland | 350 m west |
| Rock Channel | Tidal water | 580 m east |
| Rye Harbour | Tidal water | 810 m east |
| Point Hill | Hill | 1.2 km north |
| Secret Wood | Wood | 1.5 km north-west |
| Hoad Mill Bottom | Valley | 2.2 km north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 57 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 71 |
69 of the street's 71 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rye Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 540 m | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rye College | Secondary | 11–16 | 610 m | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quayside Kitchen TN31 7AY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Cafe On The Quay TN31 7DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Big Guys Fries TN31 7DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| The Strand Fish & Chips TN31 7DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Diamond Restaurant Fish Bar TN31 7DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Diamond Koz TN31 7DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2026 |
| Simply Italian TN31 7DB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Oriental Delight TN31 7DN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Rye Windmill TN31 7DW | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 160 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2022 |
| The Standard Inn TN31 7EN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Cobbles Tea Room TN31 7EP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2026 |
| The Old Shed Off Licence TN31 7AD | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2023 |
| Hoof TN31 7EN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 4 Good | 6 Feb 2026 |
| River Haven Hotel TN31 7EL | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 190 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Villa Mateo TN31 7AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 1 Nov 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 |
| Shoplifting | 35 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Jarretts Close (73); On or near Ferry Road (20); On or near Wish Street (13); On or near Parking Area (10); On or near The Mint (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 60% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 45% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 34% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 32% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 23% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 5 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
- TN31 7AY: 61 addresses of 62 in the postcode
- TN31 7DB: 9 addresses of 62 in the postcode
- TN31 7DA: 1 address of 51 in the postcode
Nearby streets
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.