St James Close Sidley, Rother
1 address across 1 postcode (TN40), about 160 m long. USRN 32502463.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £315,000 across 1 sale.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 C; 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 Bexhill, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Sidley Green, is about 290 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 25 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Sidley Medical Practice, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 80 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 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £281,250 | £280,000 | £282,500 |
| 2016 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £198,750 | £198,000 | £199,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £191,000 | £191,000 | £191,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £163,000 | £163,000 | £163,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £247,500 | £247,500 | £247,500 |
| 2005 | 1 | £174,000 | £174,000 | £174,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £155,750 | £145,000 | £166,500 |
| 1999 | 1 | £79,500 | £79,500 | £79,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2023 | 4 TN40 2DP | Semi-detached | £315,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2021 | 2 TN40 2DP | Semi-detached | £280,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2021 | 4 TN40 2DP | Semi-detached | £282,500 | |
| 30 Mar 2016 | 9 TN40 2DP | Semi-detached | £240,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2015 | 2 TN40 2DP | Semi-detached | £199,500 | |
| 24 Jun 2015 | 8 TN40 2DP | Semi-detached | £198,000 | |
| 5 Dec 2014 | 9 TN40 2DP | Semi-detached | £191,000 | |
| 8 May 2012 | 5 TN40 2DP | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2009 | 8 TN40 2DP | Semi-detached | £163,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2008 | 1 TN40 2DP | Semi-detached | £245,000 | |
| 4 Sep 2007 | 1A TN40 2DP | Detached | £247,500 | |
| 25 Feb 2005 | 2 TN40 2DP | Semi-detached | £174,000 | |
| 22 Nov 2002 | 2 TN40 2DP | Semi-detached | £166,500 | |
| 23 Aug 2002 | 5 TN40 2DP | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 1 Apr 1999 | 7 TN40 2DP | Detached | £79,500 | |
| 12 Mar 1998 | 5 TN40 2DP | Semi-detached | £72,000 | |
| 12 Dec 1996 | 8 TN40 2DP | Semi-detached | £64,000 |
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 (36% of about 990 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): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- 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)
- Ardath House, Hastings Road, Bexhill: up to 21 homes, permissioned (950 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, 1 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 25 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN40 2DP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bexhill 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Collington 182,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Crowhurst 45,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wrestwood Road Bexhill | 260 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Park Battle | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| Car parks | St Mary's Lane Parking | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 56.8 km (35 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sidley Medical Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sidley Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Colosseum Dental (Bexhill) | 270 m |
| Hospital | Combe Valley Hospital | 370 m |
| Police station | Bexhill Police Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Sidley, Sidley Cashzone | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sidley Green 1,960 m² | 290 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1,970 m² | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 280 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sidley Recreation Ground 5.3 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 290 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Mount | Hill | 350 m east |
| Levetts Wood | Wood | 620 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Combe Valley | Valley | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Bexhill Beach | Beach | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Filsham Reedbed | Wetland | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) east |
| Forewood Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.5 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.1 | 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 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, Bexhill | Primary | 2–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chantry Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Bexhill College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| King Offa Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Glenleigh Park Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bexhill High Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Richard's Catholic College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pebsham Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wonder Treat’z TN39 5AS | Other catering premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Londis Sidley Service Station TN40 2DD | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| The New Inn TN39 5AE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Sidley Working Men's Club TN40 2DD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2023 |
| Best One TN39 5AE | Retailers - other | 360 m | 4 Good | 5 Sep 2025 |
| abm@The Orangery TN39 4FA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Earls Mercantile TN39 5AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Earls Outpost TN39 5AE | Mobile caterer | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Eastern Flavour TN39 5AE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Carrolls Limited TN39 5AE | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Pizza Base TN39 5AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 2 Oct 2026 |
| Sun Wah TN39 5AE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Sidley Fish & Chips TN39 5AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Bexhill Fried Chicken TN39 5AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Candy Corner TN39 5AB | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 24 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Auckland Close (14); On or near Elderwood Close (14); On or near Glenburn Close (14); On or near Glovers Lane (10); On or near St James' Road (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 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
- TN40 2DP: 1 address of 12 in the postcode
Nearby streets
St James' Close · St James' Crescent · St James Avenue · Elderwood Close · Stevens Close · St James' Avenue · St James' Road · Glenburn Close · Auckland Close · Glovers Lane · Glovers Lane · Crowhurst Lane
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.