Traders Passage Rye, Rother
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (TN31), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32501240.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £395,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1, E: 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 C; Band D in Rother costs £2,701 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 44% to 67% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Rye (Sussex), about 320 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 320 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 7 to 11 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ferry Road Health Centre, about 240 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 57% of households owned their home and 48% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 142 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £500,000 | £500,000 | £500,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £420,150 | £280,300 | £560,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £470,000 | £470,000 | £470,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £249,500 | £249,500 | £249,500 |
| 1999 | 2 | £159,750 | £130,000 | £189,500 |
| 1996 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2026 | TRADERS COTTAGE TN31 7EX | Semi-detached | £395,000 | |
| 14 May 2021 | OAK HOUSE TN31 7EX | Semi-detached | £500,000 | |
| 13 Jul 2017 | OAK HOUSE TN31 7EX | Semi-detached | £560,000 | |
| 14 Jun 2017 | STUDIO COTTAGE TN31 7EX | Semi-detached | £280,300 | |
| 8 Dec 2010 | OAK COTTAGE TN31 7EX | Semi-detached | £470,000 | |
| 21 Feb 2006 | OAK COTTAGE TN31 7EX | Semi-detached | £300,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2003 | TRADERS COTTAGE TN31 7EX | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2000 | WESTWATCH TN31 7EX | Detached | £249,500 | |
| 19 Nov 1999 | OAK HOUSE TN31 7EX | Semi-detached | £189,500 | |
| 9 Aug 1999 | OAK HOUSE TN31 7EX | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 27 Nov 1996 | WESTWATCH TN31 7EX | Detached | £145,000 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 88 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (3); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: before 1900 (3); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
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: 22.
- 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: 2 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- HARTSHORN HOUSE THE LINK, grade II*
- 12 AND 13, MERMAID STREET, grade II
- 13 (The Old Stable) and No 15 (Strandgate), Wish Ward, grade II
- 14 AND 15, MERMAID STREET, grade II
- 21-29, MERMAID STREET, grade II
- 30, MERMAID STREET, grade II
- 56 AND 57, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information), grade II
- 58, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information), grade II
- COBBLED LANE, grade II
- COBBLED LANE, grade II
- COBBLED STREET, grade II
- ELDERS HOUSE, grade II
- JEAKE'S HOUSE, grade II
- K6 TELEPHONE KIOSK ADJACENT TO THE OLD BOROUGH ARMS HOTEL, grade II
- KNOWLE HOUSE, grade II
- LANTERN COTTAGE, grade II
- OAK COTTAGE, grade II
- OAK HOUSE, grade II
- QUAKER'S HOUSE, grade II
- THE OLD BOROUGH ARMS, grade II
- THE OLD TRADER TRADERS' COTTAGE, grade II
- THE SHIP INN, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Winchelsea Road (East Side), Rye: up to 10 homes, permissioned (150 m)
- Rock Channel, Rye: up to 19 homes, not permissioned (190 m)
- Winchelsea Road (West Side), Rye: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (210 m)
- Bridge Point, Rock Channel, Rye: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (230 m)
- Former Thomas Peacocke School Site, Rye: up to 38 homes, not permissioned (350 m)
- 17-19 Tower Street, Rye: up to 6 homes, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Tilling Green, Rye: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Freda Gardham School site, Rye: up to 22 homes, not permissioned (820 m (0.5 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: 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 10 addresses are between 7 m and 11 m above sea level (8 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN31 7EU | 100% | 44% | 44% | 0% |
| TN31 7EX | 100% | 67% | 67% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rye (Sussex) 480,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 320 m |
| Winchelsea 19,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Doleham 1,710 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Deals Rye | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Winchelsea - New Inn | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Strand Quay Carpark | 230 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam EV Charging Station | 320 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 68 km (42 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ferry Road Health Centre | 240 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 160 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 3 The Warehouse | 40 m |
| Hospital | Rye Memorial Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Rye Police Station | 300 m |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Winchelsea, Winchelsea Beach Cashzone | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 320 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 4.0 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fair Salts 1,970 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bonfire Salts 2.9 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest South Undercliff Allotments 8,820 m² | 240 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 5.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hartshorn House the Link, a listed building (Grade II*), 60 m north-east. 290 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hartshorn House the Link | Listed building, Grade II* | 60 m north-east |
| Mermaid House the Mermaid Hotel | Listed building, Grade II* | 110 m north-east |
| Lamb House | Listed building, Grade II* | 130 m east |
| Cobble Cottage | Listed building, Grade II* | 140 m north-east |
| Water tower in churchyard | Scheduled monument | 260 m east |
| Rye town walls | Scheduled monument | 280 m north-east |
| Ypres Tower and part of Rye Town Wall | Scheduled monument | 320 m east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Channel | Tidal water | 430 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Gibbet Marsh | Wetland | 490 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Rye Harbour | Tidal water | 670 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Point Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Secret Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Hoad Mill Bottom | Valley | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 10 |
4 of the street's 10 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 Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rye College | Secondary | 11–16 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simply Italian TN31 7DB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Hope Anchor Hotel TN31 7HA | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 80 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Cobbles Tea Room TN31 7EP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Quayside Kitchen TN31 7AY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Jul 2026 |
| River Haven Hotel TN31 7EL | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 140 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Hoof TN31 7EN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 4 Good | 6 Feb 2026 |
| The Standard Inn TN31 7EN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Marinos TN31 7EN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Olde Bell Inn TN31 7EN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 4 Good | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Big Guys Fries TN31 7DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Cafe On The Quay TN31 7DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2025 |
| The Cornish Bakery TN31 7JN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Rye Candy TN31 7JG | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2024 |
| Oriental Delight TN31 7DN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Mar 2026 |
| The Old Shed Off Licence TN31 7AD | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 |
| Shoplifting | 37 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Jarretts Close (73); On or near Wish Street (13); On or near Parking Area (10); On or near High Street (8); On or near The Mint (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 5% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 57% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 42% | 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) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 47% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 22% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 24% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 43% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 23% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 48% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
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
Strand · Watchbell Lane · The Strand · The Deals · Wish Ward · The Mint · Mermaid Passage · Rock Channel · Mermaid Street · Hylands Yard · Mermaid Passage · West Street
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.