Hilders Cliff Rye, Rother
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (TN31), about 50 m long. USRN 32502457.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £425,000 across 1 sale.
- 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 C; Band D in Rother costs £2,701 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 81% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Rye (Sussex), about 340 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Rye Community Garden, is about 560 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 10 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ferry Road Health Centre, about 490 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 480 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 61% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 73 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £226,500 | £226,500 | £226,500 |
| 2016 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £228,225 | £222,500 | £233,950 |
| 2006 | 1 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £231,000 | £231,000 | £231,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 2022 | 2, TOWER COTTAGES TN31 7LD | Terraced | £425,000 | |
| 10 Sep 2018 | 4, TOWER COTTAGES TN31 7LD | Terraced | £226,500 | |
| 12 Dec 2017 | RYE LODGE HOTEL TN31 7LD | Other | £1,625,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 8 Aug 2016 | CAP GRIS NEZ TN31 7LD | Terraced | £260,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2007 | 1, TOWER COTTAGES TN31 7LD | Terraced | £233,950 | |
| 5 Oct 2007 | 2, TOWER COTTAGES TN31 7LD | Terraced | £222,500 | |
| 19 Dec 2006 | ST ANDREWS TN31 7LD | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2004 | 1, TOWER COTTAGES TN31 7LD | Terraced | £231,000 | |
| 30 Apr 1998 | 1, TOWER COTTAGES TN31 7LD | Terraced | £85,000 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 C (33% of about 950 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: 7.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): East Sussex (Borough of Rye) Direction, 1951, 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.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- THE LANDGATE, grade I
- COBBLED FORECOURT, IRON RAILINGS, GATE AND GATEPIERS TO DORMY HOUSE CLUB, grade II
- COBBLED FORECOURTS TO FORGE HOUSE AND THE FORGE ADJOINING FORGE HOUSE, grade II
- COBBLED FORECOURTS TO NOS 1-4 (CONSECUTIVE), grade II
- DORMY HOUSE CLUB, grade II
- FORGE HOUSE THE FORGE ADJOINING FORGE HOUSE, grade II
- TOWER PLACE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 17-19 Tower Street, Rye: up to 6 homes, permissioned (100 m)
- Freda Gardham School site, Rye: up to 22 homes, not permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Thomas Peacocke School Site, Rye: up to 38 homes, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Rock Channel, Rye: up to 19 homes, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Bridge Point, Rock Channel, Rye: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Winchelsea Road (East Side), Rye: up to 10 homes, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Winchelsea Road (West Side), Rye: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- Tilling Green, Rye: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
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
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: of the 45 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 38 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.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 10 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN31 7LD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TN31 7LP | 94% | 81% | 81% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rye (Sussex) 480,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 340 m |
| Winchelsea 19,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Doleham 1,710 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.6 km (6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bowling Green Rye | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Winchelsea - New Inn | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Car Park on Cinque Ports Street, TN31 | 190 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam EV Charging Station | 180 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 68.2 km (42 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ferry Road Health Centre | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 220 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 120 m |
| Hospital | Rye Memorial Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Rye Police Station | 210 m |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Winchelsea, Winchelsea Beach Cashzone | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rye Community Garden 2,610 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fair Salts 1,970 m² | 80 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bonfire Salts 2.9 ha | 20 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest South Undercliff Allotments 8,820 m² | 360 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Landgate, a listed building (Grade I), 50 m. 300 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 4 of them Grade I and 10 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Landgate | Listed building, Grade I | 50 m |
| The Land Gate | Scheduled monument | 50 m |
| Austin Friars Chapel | Scheduled monument | 100 m south-west |
| 104 AND 104A, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information) | Listed building, Grade II* | 170 m south-west |
| Rye Working Men's Conservative Club | Listed building, Grade I | 200 m south-west |
| Rye town walls | Scheduled monument | 210 m south-west |
| Flushing Inn Monks Way | Listed building, Grade II* | 230 m south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Channel | Tidal water | 450 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Rye Harbour | Tidal water | 510 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Point Hill | Hill | 770 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Gibbet Marsh | Wetland | 890 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Secret Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Hoad Mill Bottom | Valley | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 2 |
2 of the street's 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rye College | Secondary | 11–16 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rye Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoops TN31 7LD | Retailers - other | 30 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2022 |
| The Lemongrass TN31 7AT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Ground Up At The Landgate TN31 7LH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 4 Good | 20 May 2026 |
| Ground Up Coffee Shop TN31 7LP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 29 Nov 2022 |
| Costcutter TN31 7LP | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2021 |
| The Fig TN31 7JE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Webbe's at the Fish Cafe TN31 7AT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Landgate Bistro TN31 7LH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Rye Chocolates TN31 7JE | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Galata TN31 7JE | Other catering premises | 110 m | 4 Good | 12 Aug 2025 |
| The Grapevine TN31 7LE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Queens Head Hotel TN31 7LH | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 110 m | 4 Good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Britcher & Rivers TN31 7JE | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Hayden Coffee Shop And Restaurant TN31 7JE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Rye Bistro TN31 7JE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 4 Good | 9 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (13); On or near Landgate (9); On or near Bridge Place (9); On or near High Street (8); On or near Rope Walk (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 6% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 61% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 39% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 32% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 23% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 45% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Turkey Cock Lane · East Cliff · East Cliff · Tower Street · Landgate · Ailsworth Lane · Conduit Hill · Rope Walk · Burnhams · Landgate Square · Eagle Road · Regent Square
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.