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Rye & Winchelsea

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About

Rye & Winchelsea ward encompasses two historic towns on the edge of Romney Marsh. The area is defined by its coastal location, with the River Rother and the Royal Military Canal forming significant boundaries. Rye is a hilltop settlement with medieval streets and a prominent church tower. Winchelsea is a planned grid town on a hill, overlooking the marshland and the sea. Both towns are situated within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The landscape is largely agricultural, with sheep grazing on the marsh pastures. The area's history is tied to its former role as part of the Cinque Ports confederation. The remains of town gates and fortifications are visible in both settlements. The ward includes the village of Icklesham and stretches to include the shingle beach of Camber Sands, known for its dunes. The Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, with its network of footpaths, is a significant local feature.

Area overview

On average Rye & Winchelsea has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rye & Winchelsea is £45,684 per year. There are 3 schools in Rye & Winchelsea: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Rye & Winchelsea is home to around 4,948 people, with a population density of about 553.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
11.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rye & Winchelsea Population
4,948
Population density
553.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.44(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.61(+78%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.91(+69%)
Shoplifting
9.09(+13%)
Public order
8.89(+45%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,549
91.86%
Other White
182
3.68%
Irish
39
0.79%
White and Asian (mixed)
35
0.71%
Other
28
0.57%
Total population: 4,952

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,305
30.88%
No qualifications
837
19.81%
Level 3 (A level)
642
15.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
627
14.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
450
10.65%
Total 16+ residents: 4,226

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,041
43.63%
Owns with a mortgage
455
19.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
383
16.05%
Other social rented
352
14.75%
Social rents from council
77
3.23%
Total households: 2,386

Property prices in Rye & Winchelsea

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Rye & Winchelsea area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £3,737,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rye & Winchelsea 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 Rye & Winchelsea over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£485,000
Flats7£170,000
Semi-Detached19£410,000
Terraced35£425,000

10 years median price trend in Rye & Winchelsea

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rye & Winchelsea.

All postcodes in Rye & Winchelsea

TN316WB

Cinque Ports Street

TN319FZ

Rye & Winchelsea

TN317BP

Pottingfield Road

TN317JG

High Street

TN364AG

Wickham Rock Lane

TN364HB

Hiham Green

TN317AF

Wellington Avenue

TN317JF

High Street

TN317LS

New Road

TN364JS

Royal Military Road

TN317DA

Wish Street

TN317DY

Udimore Road

TN317EB

Cadborough Cliff

TN317EW

The Mint

TN364HG

Hiham Bungalows

TN317BG

Cooper Road

TN317DU

Ashenden Avenue

TN317JA

Market Road

TN364AF

Hogtrough Lane

TN317EL

Winchelsea Road

TN317FB

Lancaster Court

TN317DH

Wish Ward

TN317NL

Fair Meadow

TN319FT

Cinque Ports Street

TN364HP

Pipewell Cottages

TN364HX

North Street

TN317AA

Cinque Ports Street

TN317NU

North Salts

TN317AB

Station Approach

TN317ET

Mermaid Street

TN317NE

Love Lane

TN317DN

Ferry Road

TN317HJ

Rock Channel

TN317LY

Meryon Court

TN364EJ

Mill Road

TN317BB

Love Lane

TN317DB

The Strand

TN317AX

Station Approach

TN317HW

South Undercliff

TN317LA

Market Street

TN317LJ

Landgate

TN317NH

Rye Hill

TN317BU

Denton Close

TN317DW

Ferry Road

TN317EE

Old Brickyard

TN317XL

Deadmans Lane

TN364EG

Barrack Square

TN317AW

Regent Square

TN317FE

Rye & Winchelsea

TN317LW

Burnhams

TN364AD

Hastings Road

TN317BL

Pottingfield Road

TN319GB

Rye & Winchelsea

TN364EP

Trojans Plat

TN364HR

North Street

TN364HU

Castle Street

TN317LQ

Landgate

TN317LU

Kings Avenue

TN317LP

Fishmarket Road

TN364HS

Landgate Cottages

TN317DF

Pottery Court

TN317LB

Lion Street

TN364ED

Friars Road

TN364JT

The Strand

TN317DJ

Ferry Road

TN317ND

The Grove

TN364EA

High Street

TN317JZ

Seaview Terrace

TN317NZ

Military Road

TN317BE

Mason Road

TN317EN

The Mint

TN364EE

Rookery Lane

TN317FN

Burra Way

TN317DL

Rock Channel Quay

TN317LG

Rye & Winchelsea

TN317BQ

Cooper Road

TN317BW

Pottingfield Road

TN317HB

Watchbell Street

TN317LN

Bridge Place

TN317TA

New Winchelsea Road

TN319GD

Rye & Winchelsea

TN317BA

Tillingham Avenue

TN317LX

Kings Avenue

TN364EN

White Close

TN364HD

Hiham Green

TN319GG

Rye & Winchelsea

TN317NX

Military Road

TN364HA

Hiham Gardens

TN317AN

Cinque Ports Street

TN316AA

Udimore Road

TN317BN

Pottingfield Road

TN317JN

High Street

TN317DG

Rock Channel (East)

TN317DR

Cyprus Place

TN317LE

Conduit Hill

TN319EN

Cinque Ports Street

TN364AQ

Tanyard Lane

TN317BH

Lea Avenue

TN317ES

West Street

TN364AZ

Morlais Ridge

Data Sources

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