Hillyfields Northiam, Rother
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (TN31), about 50 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 32502241.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £795,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3).
- 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 E; Band D in Rother costs £2,701 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Doleham, about 7.8 km (4.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- 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 51 to 54 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Northiam Surgery, about 130 m away.
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 6 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £795,000 | £795,000 | £795,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £550,000 | £550,000 | £550,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £530,000 | £530,000 | £530,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £493,250 | £487,000 | £499,500 |
| 2006 | 3 | £499,500 | £499,500 | £499,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct 2023 | 2 TN31 6NX | Detached | £795,000 | |
| 7 Jan 2015 | 4 TN31 6NX | Detached | £550,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2012 | HENDLEY HOUSE, 1 TN31 6NX | Detached | £530,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2007 | 1 TN31 6NX | Detached | £487,000 | |
| 18 Jan 2007 | 2 TN31 6NX | Detached | £499,500 | New build. |
| 28 Nov 2006 | 4 TN31 6NX | Detached | £499,500 | New build. |
| 20 Jul 2006 | 3 TN31 6NX | Detached | £499,500 | New build. |
| 13 Feb 2006 | 1 TN31 6NX | Detached | £499,500 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 222 m². Most common: House, detached (3). Built: 2003-2006 (1); 1991-1995 (1); 2007 onwards (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (27% of about 850 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Northiam (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 3.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- GROVE COTTAGE GROVE COTTAGES THE GROVE, grade II
- THE ROSARY, grade II
- THE WILDERNESS, grade II
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: 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 5 addresses are between 51 m and 54 m above sea level (53 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN31 6NE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TN31 6NX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Doleham 1,710 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) |
| Winchelsea 19,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.1 km (5.6 miles) | |
| Rye (Sussex) 480,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.6 km (6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Primary School Northiam | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Three Oaks - Lane Bridge | 9.7 km (6 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 58.3 km (36 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Northiam Surgery | 130 m |
| Pharmacies | Jempson's Pharmacy | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Northiam Dental Practice | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Rye Memorial Hospital | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) |
| Police station | Rye Police Station | 9.7 km (6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Jempsons Cashzone | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 7,800 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,250 m² | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.5 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Northiam Allotments 4,650 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Brickwall, a listed building (Grade I), 190 m south. 80 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brickwall | Listed building, Grade I | 190 m south |
| Oakside | Listed building, Grade II* | 260 m north-west |
| The Parish Church of St Mary (Including the Frewen Mausoleum) | Listed building, Grade II* | 280 m north |
| Church House | Listed building, Grade II* | 310 m north |
| Brickwall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 610 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Great Dixter | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hilly Wood | Wood | 350 m east |
| Doctor's Shaw | Wood | 470 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Church Wood | Wood | 520 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Daniel's Gill | Valley | 810 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Yewtree Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Lomas Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north |
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) | 11.2 | 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 | 3 | 5 |
2 of the street's 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 70 m | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frewen Educational Trust Ltd TN31 6NJ | School/college/university | 190 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hillyfields (5); On or near Six Bells Mews (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 40% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 57% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 43% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 45% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 27% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 19% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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.
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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.