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About

The Brede & Udimore ward encompasses a rural area of the Rother district. It lies northwest of Rye, characterised by rolling farmland and scattered settlements. The ward includes the villages of Brede and Udimore, along with smaller hamlets like Broad Oak and Cripps Corner. The landscape is defined by the valleys of the River Brede and its tributaries, with much of the land given over to agriculture and woodland.

A notable network of narrow, historic lanes connects the settlements, winding through the countryside. The area contains several historic estates and farmhouses, reflecting its long agricultural heritage. Brede village is home to a medieval church and the former Brede Waterworks, which once supplied Rye. The quiet, agricultural character defines the ward, with limited larger-scale development outside the main villages.

Area overview

On average Brede & Udimore has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 5.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brede & Udimore is £54,318 per year. The median sale price in Brede & Udimore is £461,250 (around £379 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £366,250 and £533,750. There are 1 schools in Brede & Udimore: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Brede & Udimore is home to around 2,198 people, with a population density of about 75 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Brede & Udimore Population
2,198
Population density
75 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.19(-58%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.1(-26%)
Other theft
5.46(-3%)
Vehicle crime
3.18(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.18(-51%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,077
94.67%
Other White
47
2.14%
Other Asian
14
0.64%
Irish
14
0.64%
White and Asian (mixed)
12
0.55%
Total population: 2,194

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
596
31.16%
No qualifications
354
18.5%
Level 3 (A level)
300
15.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
299
15.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
187
9.78%
Total 16+ residents: 1,913

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
524
54.53%
Owns with a mortgage
249
25.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
86
8.95%
Other social rented
51
5.31%
Other forms of private rent
31
3.23%
Total households: 961

Property prices in Brede & Udimore

Median price: £461,250
Price per sq ft: £379
Sales (last 12 months): 22
Typical range (middle 50%): £366K – £534K

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £461,250 (about £379 per square foot) in Brede & Udimore area, with individual transactions ranging from £325,000 up to £867,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brede & Udimore over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£482,500£377
Semi-Detached10£377,500£379

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brede & Udimore

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brede & Udimore.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£420,000£357,500£280,000
2017£385,000£310,250£225,000
2018£533,750£325,000£270,000
2019£443,500£317,000£410,000
2020£445,000£366,000£337,500
2021£550,000£440,825£271,500
2022£551,500£425,000£285,000
2023£497,500£332,000£300,000
2024£648,748£345,000£307,000
2025£510,000£385,000£352,500
2026£490,000£390,000—
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brede & Udimore.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brede & Udimore.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£310£283
2017£338£291
2018£348£321
2019£369£381
2020£338£303
2021£380£341
2022£432£357
2023£443£395
2024£439£333
2025£411£439
2026£407£358
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brede & Udimore.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brede & Udimore in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rother district.

Band A£1,801
Band B£2,101
Band C£2,401
Band D£2,701
Band E£3,301
Band F£3,901
Band G£4,502
Band H£5,402

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Brede & Udimore ward.

Local councillors

Neil Gordon

Brede & Udimore - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Brede & Udimore

Is Brede & Udimore safe?

Brede & Udimore records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Brede & Udimore?

The median sale price in Brede & Udimore is £461,250 (about £379 per square foot) based on 22 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Brede & Udimore?

Brede & Udimore has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Brede & Udimore?

Brede & Udimore scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Brede & Udimore sits around rank 19,692 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Brede & Udimore?

The average household income in Brede & Udimore is around £54,318 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Brede & Udimore?

Brede & Udimore is represented by 1 elected councillor: Neil Gordon (Conservative and Unionist Party).