Shipyard Lane Rye, Rother
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (TN31), about 120 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 32501238.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2014 the median was £260,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 89% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Rye (Sussex), about 530 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 590 m (0.4 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: Its addresses are 4 to 6 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ferry Road Health Centre, about 500 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 220 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 2014 | THE DRIVE TN31 7HL | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2005 | THE ANCHORAGE TN31 7HL | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2003 | HEATHERLEIGH TN31 7HL | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 11 Oct 2001 | HEATHERLEIGH TN31 7HL | Detached | £120,000 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 114 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
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 (35% of about 1,050 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Rother District Council (Rye Town, East Sussex) Article 4 (No. 2) Direction, 1991.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Rock Channel, Rye: up to 19 homes, not permissioned (100 m)
- Bridge Point, Rock Channel, Rye: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (170 m)
- Winchelsea Road (East Side), Rye: up to 10 homes, permissioned (260 m)
- Winchelsea Road (West Side), Rye: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (380 m)
- 17-19 Tower Street, Rye: up to 6 homes, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Thomas Peacocke School Site, Rye: up to 38 homes, not permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Freda Gardham School site, Rye: up to 22 homes, not permissioned (730 m (0.5 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 10 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 45 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 44 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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| TN31 7HL | zone 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| TN31 7HN | zone 3 | 0 / 1 / 9 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 5 addresses are between 4 m and 6 m above sea level (4 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN31 7HL | 89% | 89% | 89% | 0% |
| TN31 7HN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rye (Sussex) 480,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Winchelsea 19,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Doleham 1,710 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shipyard Lane Rye | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Winchelsea - New Inn | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Car Park on Cinque Ports Street, TN31 | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam EV Charging Station | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 68.3 km (42 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ferry Road Health Centre | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 320 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 3 The Warehouse | 290 m |
| Hospital | Rye Memorial Hospital | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Rye Police Station | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Winchelsea, Winchelsea Beach Cashzone | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fair Salts 1,970 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bonfire Salts 2.9 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest South Undercliff Allotments 8,820 m² | 40 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is St Anthony of Padua, a listed building (Grade II*), 170 m north. 285 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 |
|---|---|---|
| St Anthony of Padua | Listed building, Grade II* | 170 m north |
| Ypres Tower and part of Rye Town Wall | Scheduled monument | 200 m north-east |
| Ypres Tower and part of Rye Town Wall | Listed building, Grade I | 200 m north-east |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 210 m north |
| Lamb House | Listed building, Grade II* | 210 m north-west |
| Water tower in churchyard | Scheduled monument | 230 m north |
| Rye town walls | Scheduled monument | 400 m (0.2 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Channel | Tidal water | 190 m east |
| Rye Harbour | Tidal water | 450 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Gibbet Marsh | Wetland | 720 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Point Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Secret Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Hoad Mill Bottom | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 5 |
1 of the street's 5 addresses is 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 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rye Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garage Culture Brewing Ltd TN31 7HJ | Manufacturers/packers | 60 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Rye Fish Market TN31 7HJ | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Hope Anchor Hotel TN31 7HA | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 190 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Fletchers House TN31 7LB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Simon The Pieman TN31 7LB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Kino Digital TN31 7LB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Cocoamore TN31 7LB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 4 Good | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Kiko's Cat Cafe TN31 7EL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| River Haven Hotel TN31 7EL | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 270 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Simply Italian TN31 7DB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Rye Premier Stores TN31 7EL | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Grounded TN31 7LB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Aviemore Guest House TN31 7LP | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 280 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2022 |
| Union Inn TN31 7JY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jul 2025 |
| The Bakery at 89 Ltd TN31 7JN | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Rock Channel (East) (10); On or near Rock Channel Quay (8); On or near South Undercliff (5); On or near Church Square (5); On or near Watchbell Street (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 27% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 40% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 25% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 44% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
Nearby streets
Rock Channel Quay · Hucksteps Row · Watchbell Street · Rock Channel · Church Square · Gungarden · Rock Channel · South Undercliff · The Strand · Watchbell Lane · Mermaid Street · Traders Passage
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.