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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 89 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
89
Deprivation level
7/10
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
46.89(+48%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.43(+82%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.74(+113%)
Shoplifting
8.89(+11%)
Public order
8.49(+40%)
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 88 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Rye & Winchelsea area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £1,450,000.

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
Semi-Detached25£410,000
Flats8£176,500
Detached15£550,000
Terraced40£332,500

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

TN317FH

Jeake Drive

TN317LS

New Road

TN317DT

Udimore Road

TN317AB

Station Approach

TN317AF

Wellington Avenue

TN317FP

Vidler Square

TN364JA

St Giles Close

TN317BH

Lea Avenue

TN317NB

Eagle Road

TN364AQ

Tanyard Lane

TN317EF

Western Barn Close

TN364EU

Back Lane

TN317DL

Rock Channel Quay

TN317TB

New Winchelsea Road

TN317LG

Rye & Winchelsea

TN317ES

West Street

TN364EL

Castle Street

TN317LP

Fishmarket Road

TN364AA

Rectory Lane

TN317UG

New Winchelsea Road

TN317BP

Pottingfield Road

TN317EL

Winchelsea Road

TN317AA

Cinque Ports Street

TN317BZ

Nutley Close

TN317LT

New Road

TN317FJ

Benson Way

TN317BJ

Bankside

TN317JT

High Street

TN317DD

Forge Mews

TN364HR

North Street

TN317BA

Tillingham Avenue

TN317EX

Traders Passage

TN317DN

Ferry Road

TN317DU

Ashenden Avenue

TN317BN

Pottingfield Road

TN317NQ

Love Lane

TN364JU

Station Road

TN317DX

West Undercliff

TN317ET

Mermaid Street

TN317BX

Henley Close

TN364HL

School Hill

TN364HX

North Street

TN317HQ

Watchbell Lane

TN317JH

High Street

TN317LQ

Landgate

TN317BD

Marley Road

TN319EN

Cinque Ports Street

TN317TA

New Winchelsea Road

TN317JE

High Street

TN364EJ

Mill Road

TN317DZ

Udimore Road

TN364EX

Kent Close

TN317NY

Military Road

TN364AB

Rectory Lane

TN317PZ

Jarretts Close

TN364EB

St Thomas Street

TN364HS

Landgate Cottages

TN364ED

Friars Road

TN364AD

Hastings Road

TN364AG

Wickham Rock Lane

TN317JA

Market Road

TN317LN

Bridge Place

TN317EW

The Mint

TN317LH

Landgate

TN317EN

The Mint

TN364JY

Tanyard Cottages

TN364AF

Hogtrough Lane

TN317LR

Fishmarket Road

TN317JF

High Street

TN317DB

The Strand

TN317NZ

Military Road

TN317FE

Rye & Winchelsea

TN317FA

Belle Vue

TN317LA

Market Street

TN364HJ

Mill Road

TN317DR

Cyprus Place

TN319FT

Cinque Ports Street

TN317DE

St Margarets Terrace

TN317JY

East Street

TN317AD

Cinque Ports Street

TN317NE

Love Lane

TN317NP

Point Hill

TN316AA

Udimore Road

TN364EH

Spring Steps

TN317ER

Mermaid Passage

TN317HJ

Rock Channel

TN364AZ

Morlais Ridge

TN364JS

Royal Military Road

TN317AS

Cinque Ports Street

TN316BP

Oast House Drive

TN364HU

Castle Street

TN317DQ

Rock Channel Quay

TN317AW

Regent Square

TN317DP

Cinque Ports Street

TN317FL

Springfield Drive

TN317LL

Landgate Square

TN364ES

German Street

TN319FP

Cinque Ports Street

TN317JN

High Street

TN364HD

Hiham Green

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.