Wish Ward Rye, Rother
33 addresses across 2 postcodes (TN31), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32500432.
- Sales: 44 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £299,950 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 7, E: 1, F: 2, G: 1).
- Flood: 6 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 96% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Rye (Sussex), about 250 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 260 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 5 to 6 m above sea level.
- Noise: 28 of its 33 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ferry Road Health Centre, about 150 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 470 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 62% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 154 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £299,950 | £299,950 | £299,950 |
| 2023 | 1 | £212,500 | £212,500 | £212,500 |
| 2022 | 2 | £460,278 | £266,856 | £653,700 |
| 2019 | 2 | £204,000 | £195,000 | £213,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £204,000 | £204,000 | £204,000 |
| 2017 | 4 | £257,500 | £195,000 | £290,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £216,500 | £168,000 | £265,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £351,500 | £203,000 | £500,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £132,500 | £132,500 | £132,500 |
| 2012 | 2 | £154,500 | £140,000 | £169,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £177,500 | £177,500 | £177,500 |
| 2010 | 1 | £167,000 | £167,000 | £167,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | 1 TN31 7DH | Terraced | £299,950 | |
| 22 Nov 2024 | CERAMIC CONSULTANTS LTD TN31 7DH | Other | £371,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 Sep 2024 | 1, PUMP COTTAGE TN31 7DH | Terraced | £360,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 11 Jul 2023 | 13 TN31 7DH | Flat or maisonette | £212,500 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Oct 2022 | 3 TN31 7DH | Terraced | £266,856 | |
| 25 Jan 2022 | WISH HOUSE TN31 7DH | Terraced | £653,700 | |
| 3 Nov 2021 | PIPEMAKERS ARMS TN31 7DH | Other | £50,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 3 Nov 2021 | PIPEMAKERS ARMS TN31 7DH | Other | £50,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 Oct 2019 | 1 TN31 7DH | Terraced | £195,000 | |
| 6 Sep 2019 | 15 TN31 7DH | Flat or maisonette | £213,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Jun 2019 | CERAMIC CONSULTANTS LTD TN31 7DH | Other | £400,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Jul 2018 | 3 TN31 7DH | Terraced | £204,000 | |
| 19 Oct 2017 | 7 TN31 7DH | Terraced | £290,000 | |
| 4 Sep 2017 | 3 TN31 7DH | Terraced | £195,000 | |
| 17 Feb 2017 | 4 TN31 7DH | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 18 Jan 2017 | 1, PUMP COTTAGE TN31 7DH | Terraced | £285,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2016 | 1, RYEFORD COURT TN31 7DH | Terraced | £265,000 | |
| 4 Mar 2016 | 13 TN31 7DH | Flat or maisonette | £168,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Dec 2015 | 9 TN31 7DH | Terraced | £203,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2015 | WISH HOUSE TN31 7DH | Terraced | £500,000 | |
| 17 Sep 2014 | 9 TN31 7DH | Terraced | £132,500 | |
| 27 Apr 2012 | 3 TN31 7DH | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 1 Mar 2012 | 2, PUMP COTTAGE TN31 7DH | Terraced | £169,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2011 | 17 TN31 7DH | Terraced | £177,500 | |
| 20 Dec 2010 | 17 TN31 7DH | Terraced | £167,000 | |
| 5 Jan 2009 | 3 TN31 7DH | Terraced | £130,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2007 | 2, RYEFORD COURT TN31 7DH | Flat or maisonette | £208,500 | |
| 17 Mar 2006 | 15 TN31 7DH | Flat or maisonette | £129,000 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Dec 2005 | 1, PUMP COTTAGE TN31 7DH | Terraced | £222,500 | |
| 30 Jun 2005 | 13 TN31 7DH | Flat or maisonette | £135,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 30 Jun 2005 | 15 TN31 7DH | Flat or maisonette | £120,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 3 Dec 2004 | 1, RYEFORD COURT TN31 7DH | Terraced | £196,500 | |
| 15 Oct 2004 | 1 TN31 7DH | Terraced | £110,000 | |
| 9 Jul 2004 | 2, RYEFORD COURT TN31 7DH | Flat or maisonette | £185,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2003 | 13 TN31 7DH | Terraced | £240,000 | |
| 10 Jan 2003 | 1, RYEFORD COURT TN31 7DH | Terraced | £145,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2002 | 2, PUMP COTTAGE TN31 7DH | Terraced | £135,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2001 | 17 TN31 7DH | Flat or maisonette | £65,500 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Jul 1999 | 7 TN31 7DH | Terraced | £63,500 | |
| 30 Apr 1999 | 17 TN31 7DH | Flat or maisonette | £60,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Apr 1999 | 2, RYEFORD COURT TN31 7DH | Flat or maisonette | £85,950 | |
| 13 Apr 1999 | 2, PUMP COTTAGE TN31 7DH | Terraced | £90,000 | |
| 18 Sep 1998 | 17 TN31 7DH | Semi-detached | £62,500 | |
| 12 May 1995 | 2, PUMP COTTAGE TN31 7DH | Terraced | £92,500 |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 71 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5); House, mid-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (2). Built: before 1900 (9); 1900-1929 (2); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
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: yes, Rye (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 25.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): 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, 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.
Listed buildings
- 13 (The Old Stable) and No 15 (Strandgate), Wish Ward, grade II
- 2-6, FERRY ROAD, grade II
- 41, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information), grade II
- 43, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information), grade II
- 44 AND 44A, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 55, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information), 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
- 8 AND 10, FERRY ROAD, grade II
- CAUSEWAY COTTAGE, grade II
- COBBLED AND BRICK LANE, grade II
- HONEYSUCKLE COTTAGE, grade II
- K6 TELEPHONE KIOSK ADJACENT TO THE OLD BOROUGH ARMS HOTEL, grade II
- MINT CHAMBERS, grade II
- NEEDLES COTTAGE, grade II
- PORTION OF THE TOWN WALLS, grade II
- PORTION OF THE TOWN WALLS TO THE SOUTH OF CINQUE PORTS STREET AND ADJOINING WISH WARD, grade II
- PREMISES ON THE NORTH CORNER OF THE STRAND AT ITS JUNCTION WITH THE WEST SIDE OF WISH WARD, grade II
- THE OLD BOROUGH ARMS, grade II
- THE OLD HOUSE, grade II
- THE PUMP, grade II
- THE STANDARD INN, grade II
- WAREHOUSE (NOW RYE TILES LIMITED), grade II
- WAREHOUSES OR GRANARIES ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE STRAND AND IN THE OCCUPATION OF STONHAM AND COMPANY AGRICULTURAL MERCHANTS AND H R CLOTHIER AGRICULTURAL AND MARINE ENGINEERS AND THE GARDEN CENTRE, grade II
- WISH HOUSE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Winchelsea Road (East Side), Rye: up to 10 homes, permissioned (220 m)
- Winchelsea Road (West Side), Rye: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (240 m)
- Former Thomas Peacocke School Site, Rye: up to 38 homes, not permissioned (270 m)
- Rock Channel, Rye: up to 19 homes, not permissioned (280 m)
- Bridge Point, Rock Channel, Rye: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (310 m)
- 17-19 Tower Street, Rye: up to 6 homes, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Tilling Green, Rye: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Freda Gardham School site, Rye: up to 22 homes, not permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 22 September 2026: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 6 at medium risk and 30 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 73 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 25 low and 32 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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| TN31 7DH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| TN31 7DN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 6 / 29 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 33 addresses are between 5 m and 6 m above sea level (5 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN31 7DH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TN31 7DN | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rye (Sussex) 480,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 250 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 | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wish Street Rye | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Winchelsea - New Inn | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Strand Quay Carpark | 200 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam EV Charging Station | 290 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 67.9 km (42 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ferry Road Health Centre | 150 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 150 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 3 The Warehouse | 90 m |
| Hospital | Rye Memorial Hospital | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Rye Police Station | 270 m |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Winchelsea, Winchelsea Beach Cashzone | 3.8 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 | 260 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 4.0 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,800 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest South Undercliff Allotments 8,820 m² | 320 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*), 80 m east. 291 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* | 80 m east |
| Bank Chambers (The Justices' Clerk's Offices) | Listed building, Grade II* | 130 m north-east |
| Mermaid House the Mermaid Hotel | Listed building, Grade II* | 130 m east |
| Cobble Cottage | Listed building, Grade II* | 150 m east |
| Rye town walls | Scheduled monument | 250 m north-east |
| Water tower in churchyard | Scheduled monument | 300 m east |
| Austin Friars Chapel | Scheduled monument | 360 m north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gibbet Marsh | Wetland | 450 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Rock Channel | Tidal water | 500 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Rye Harbour | Tidal water | 730 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Point Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Secret Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Hoad Mill Bottom | Valley | 2.1 km (1.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 33 |
28 of the street's 33 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 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rye College | Secondary | 11–16 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quayside Kitchen TN31 7AY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Big Guys Fries TN31 7DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| The Standard Inn TN31 7EN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Cobbles Tea Room TN31 7EP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Oriental Delight TN31 7DN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Cafe On The Quay TN31 7DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Hoof TN31 7EN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 4 Good | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Simply Italian TN31 7DB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 16 Feb 2026 |
| The Old Shed Off Licence TN31 7AD | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2023 |
| Olde Bell Inn TN31 7EN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 4 Good | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Villa Mateo TN31 7AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Marinos TN31 7EN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2026 |
| The Strand Fish & Chips TN31 7DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Diamond Restaurant Fish Bar TN31 7DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Diamond Koz TN31 7DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 |
| Shoplifting | 37 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Jarretts Close (73); On or near Ferry Road (20); On or near Wish Street (13); On or near Parking Area (10); On or near High Street (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 62% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 31% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 37% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 37% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 23% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 56% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 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
The Mint · The Deals · Cinque Ports Street · Traders Passage · Hylands Yard · A259 · Cyprus Place · Strand · Mermaid Passage · Mermaid Passage · Forge Mews · Wish 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.