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About

Rother is a district in East Sussex, South East England, covering an area of approximately 510 square kilometres. It includes towns like Bexhill-on-Sea, Rye, and Battle, as well as rural villages and parts of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The district has a mix of coastal and inland landscapes, with the River Rother running through it.

The area is known for its historical significance, including the Battle of Hastings in 1066, which took place near the town of Battle. Rye, a medieval town, attracts visitors with its cobbled streets and well-preserved architecture. The district also has agricultural land, woodland, and marsh areas, contributing to its varied scenery. Transport links include the A21 and A259 roads, as well as rail connections to London and Hastings.

Area overview

On average Rother has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Rother is £41,411 per year. There are 51 schools in Rother: 32 primary (4 Outstanding and 23 Good) and 5 secondary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Rother Population

93,110

Population density

182.8 per km²

Demographics

British

85,362

91.67%

Other White

2,634

2.83%

Irish

782

0.84%

White and Asian (mixed)

568

0.61%

Other Asian

553

0.59%

Total population: 93,114

Housing

Owns outright

20,395

48.44%

Owns with a mortgage

10,210

24.25%

Private landlord or letting agency

5,862

13.92%

Other social rented

3,648

8.66%

Other forms of private rent

965

2.29%

Total households: 42,102

Property prices in Rother

Based on 1,259 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Rother area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £3,737,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Rother over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	528	£500,000	£305,000	£399,988	£650,000	£961,300
Flats	287	£202,000	£106,500	£160,000	£245,000	£326,750
Semi-Detached	244	£350,000	£245,800	£302,375	£426,238	£588,875
Terraced	200	£302,350	£219,650	£265,000	£368,125	£643,050

10 years median price trend in Rother

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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