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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

TN364HN

Five Houses

TN317DZ

Udimore Road

TN317LD

Hilders Cliff

TN364ET

Back Lane

TN317BY

Ferring Close

TN317DD

Forge Mews

TN317LH

Landgate

TN317LR

Fishmarket Road

TN317BS

The Close

TN317DX

West Undercliff

TN317LT

New Road

TN317AD

Cinque Ports Street

TN317DE

St Margarets Terrace

TN317EX

Traders Passage

TN364HT

Mill Road

TN317NN

Mill Road

TN317NY

Military Road

TN317UG

New Winchelsea Road

TN364HE

Higham Road

TN317HF

Church Square

TN317EU

Mermaid Street

TN317FL

Springfield Drive

TN317HN

South Undercliff

TN317TD

Rye Harbour Road

TN364EH

Spring Steps

TN364HH

Mill Road

TN317AT

Tower Street

TN364EY

Rectory Lane

TN317EJ

Winchelsea Road

TN317JH

High Street

TN317EP

Hylands Yard

TN317HH

Gungarden

TN364EB

St Thomas Street

TN317EA

Udimore Road

TN317EY

Mermaid Street

TN319FP

Cinque Ports Street

TN364HJ

Mill Road

TN317BT

The Link

TN316BP

Oast House Drive

TN317DP

Cinque Ports Street

TN317BX

Henley Close

TN317HA

Watchbell Street

TN317AS

Cinque Ports Street

TN317FJ

Benson Way

TN317HE

Church Square

TN317JE

High Street

TN317FA

Belle Vue

TN317JT

High Street

TN317NA

Rope Walk

TN364EU

Back Lane

TN317BD

Marley Road

TN317BJ

Bankside

TN317JR

High Street

TN317ER

Mermaid Passage

TN364AE

Newgate Cottages

TN317NB

Eagle Road

TN364JA

St Giles Close

TN364AB

Rectory Lane

TN364ES

German Street

TN317BZ

Nutley Close

TN317EF

Western Barn Close

TN317LL

Landgate Square

TN317DS

Udimore Road

TN317HQ

Watchbell Lane

TN319FH

Cinque Ports Street

TN317EH

Winchelsea Road

TN317HL

Shipyard Lane

TN317JY

East Street

TN317DQ

Rock Channel Quay

TN317NQ

Love Lane

TN317TB

New Winchelsea Road

TN364EL

Castle Street

TN364JU

Station Road

TN317FD

Peacocke Way

TN317HG

Hucksteps Row

TN364EX

Kent Close

TN364JY

Tanyard Cottages

TN317FP

Vidler Square

TN317NP

Point Hill

TN319EZ

Cinque Ports Street

TN317DT

Udimore Road

TN317FH

Jeake Drive

TN317PZ

Jarretts Close

TN364AA

Rectory Lane

TN364HL

School Hill

TN317AY

Strand Quay

Data Sources

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