B2165 Rother
74 addresses across 4 postcodes (TN32), about 1.6 km (1 mile) long, classed as a b road. USRN 32501786.
- Energy: 29 homes have an energy certificate (B: 5, C: 4, D: 11, E: 8, F: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 Rother costs £2,701 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 85% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Robertsbridge, about 5.1 km (3.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 89 to 109 m above sea level.
- Noise: 46 of its 74 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Sedlescombe & Westfield Surgeries, about 3.4 km (2.1 miles) away.
- People: About 400 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 85% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
29 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 123 m². Most common: House, detached (18); Bungalow, detached (5); House, semi-detached (4). Built: before 1900 (8); 1950-1966 (6); 2022 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (20).
Each home's certificates and sales (12 addresses)
- Cripps Cottage, Cripps Corner Road, Staplecross
- Edgell Cottage, Cripps Corner Road, Staplecross
- Hazelwood, Cripps Corner Road, Staplecross
- Hobby Hobbs Farm, Cripps Corner Road, Staplecross
- Kooline, Cripps Corner Road, Staplecross
- Little Acres, Cripps Corner Road, Staplecross
- Pear Tree Cottage The Beacon, Cripps Corner Road, Staplecross
- Rathdrum, Cripps Corner Road, Staplecross
- Ravenscroft, Cripps Corner Road, Staplecross
- Salisbury Cottage, Cripps Corner Road, Staplecross
- Westward, Cripps Corner Road, Staplecross
- Wodens Wood, Cripps Corner Road, Staplecross
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (22% of about 680 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 12.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 3 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- BEACONSFIELD HOUSE, grade II
- BRE COTTAGE, grade II
- EDGELL COTTAGE, grade II
- FORGE COTTAGE FORGE HOUSE, grade II
- FORGE HOUSE, grade II
- KENT COTTAGE THE OLD BAKERY THE POLHILLS, grade II
- MANOR COTTAGE STRATFIELD COTTAGE, grade II
- SOLOMON'S GARDEN, grade II
- Staplecross War Memorial, grade II
- THE CROSS INN, grade II
- THE GRANGE, grade II
- WATTLEHILL FARMHOUSE, grade II
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 30 September 2026
- 30 September 2026 to 2 October 2026: SOUTH EAST WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
Finished in the last three months
- 19 August 2026 to 20 August 2026: UK POWER NETWORKS SOUTH EASTERN, Utility repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 18 August 2026: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 13 August 2026 to 21 August 2026: SOUTHERN GAS NETWORKS PLC, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the verge (immediate - emergency works)
- 10 August 2026 to 17 August 2026: SOUTHERN GAS NETWORKS PLC, Disconnection or alteration of supply, road closure, on the carriageway, verge (major works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 74 addresses are between 89 m and 109 m above sea level (98 m on average); the ground rises about 21 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN32 5QA | 92% | 85% | 85% | 0% |
| TN32 5QF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TN32 5QR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TN32 5QS | 92% | 92% | 92% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Robertsbridge 274,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Battle 512,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.4 km (4 miles) | |
| Doleham 1,710 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The White Hart Cripps Corner | 350 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Park Battle | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| EV charging points | PoGo Charge | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 54.4 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Sedlescombe & Westfield Surgeries | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Robertsbridge Pharmacy | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Robertsbridge Dental Practice | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Hospital | Uckfield Hospital | 8.8 km (5.5 miles) |
| Police station | Battle Police station | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | Unnamed 650 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,640 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,110 m² | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
Landmarks
12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew's Wood | Wood | 310 m north-west |
| Anderson's Shaw | Wood | 320 m west |
| Upper Morgay Wood | Wood | 640 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Greenden Wood | Wood | 690 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Powdermill Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Yewtree Hill | Hill | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 28 | 74 |
46 of the street's 74 addresses are 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 Rother: see them on the Rother page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staplecross Methodist Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Carriage Cafe TN32 5QR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (sussex).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 85% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 32% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
- TN32 5QR: 30 addresses of 31 in the postcode
- TN32 5QA: 22 addresses of 23 in the postcode
- TN32 5QS: 20 addresses of 22 in the postcode
- TN32 5QF: 2 addresses of 13 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 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.