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Northern Rother

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About

Northern Rother ward is a large, predominantly rural area covering villages and hamlets within the Rother district. The landscape is characterised by rolling farmland and sections of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Settlements like Salehurst and Robertsbridge serve as local centres, with historic buildings including the 12th-century Salehurst Parish Church. The River Rother flows through parts of the ward, influencing the topography and land use.

The area's economy has strong connections to agriculture and forestry. The Kent and East Sussex Railway heritage line operates through the ward, offering steam train journeys from Bodiam to Tenterden. This provides a distinct transport link and tourist attraction. The ward contains numerous public footpaths and quiet country lanes, connecting its scattered communities and providing access to the surrounding countryside.

Area overview

On average Northern Rother has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Northern Rother is £54,578 per year. There are 6 schools in Northern Rother: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Northern Rother is home to around 5,008 people, with a population density of about 74.3 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Northern Rother Population
5,008
Population density
74.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.36(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.98(-5%)
Public order
5.99(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.39(-16%)
Other theft
4.79(-14%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,741
94.69%
Other White
119
2.38%
Irish
32
0.64%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
21
0.42%
White and Asian (mixed)
20
0.4%
Total population: 5,007

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,377
32.12%
No qualifications
746
17.4%
Level 3 (A level)
720
16.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
671
15.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
451
10.52%
Total 16+ residents: 4,287

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,132
50.81%
Owns with a mortgage
563
25.27%
Other social rented
224
10.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
192
8.62%
Other forms of private rent
60
2.69%
Total households: 2,228

Property prices in Northern Rother

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £437,500 in Northern Rother area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,063 up to £1,195,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Northern Rother in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northern Rother over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached25£557,500
Flats1£240,000
Semi-Detached19£375,000
Terraced11£300,000

10 years median price trend in Northern Rother

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northern Rother.

All postcodes in Northern Rother

TN316HR

New Road

TN316TU

Hobbs Lane

TN325UJ

Manor Cottages

TN316EQ

Donsmead Drive

TN316LP

Main Street

TN316NB

Main Street

TN316NH

Hastings Road

TN316PD

Ewhurst Lane

TN316PJ

Beacon Lane

TN316SG

Clayhill

TN325TL

Lordine Lane

TN316GD

Strawberry Fields

TN316HT

Mill Corner

TN316RL

Main Street

TN325RL

Rock Hill

TN325UH

Knowle Cottages

TN325UL

Levetts Lane

TN316LJ

Beales Lane

TN316QN

Coppards Lane

TN316RU

Kings Bank Lane

TN316TP

Hobbs Close

TN316LS

Main Street

TN316RH

Main Street

TN316QZ

Elizabeth Gardens

TN316TG

Peasmarsh Road

TN325RD

Dagg Lane

TN325RR

Stockwood Farm Cottages

TN316JL

Garden Cottages

TN316PH

High Park Close

TN325XA

Junction Road

TN316FT

Gooseberry Lane

TN325FB

Stockwood Meadow

TN325QL

Northiam Road

TN325RN

Northern Rother

TN325TG

Northern Rother

TN325UX

Northlands

TN316RA

Frewen Close

TN316RY

Bixley Lane

TN325UU

The Peaks

TN325SG

Junction Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.