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Southern Rother

About

Southern Rother ward encompasses a significant rural portion of the Rother district, stretching inland from the historic Cinque Port town of Rye. Its landscape is characterised by the flat, open expanse of the Romney Marsh, a distinct area of reclaimed wetland crisscrossed by drainage channels known as 'dykes'. The ward includes several villages, such as Playden and Iden, which are set amidst agricultural land primarily used for sheep grazing and arable farming.

The area's geography is defined by the courses of the River Rother and its tributaries, which shape the low-lying terrain. A network of narrow, often straight roads connects the scattered settlements and isolated farmsteads. The environment supports wildlife associated with wetland habitats, and the expansive skies and wide horizons create a particular sense of space. The historic Royal Military Canal marks part of the ward's northern boundary.

Area overview

On average Southern Rother has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Southern Rother is £52,294 per year. There are 3 schools in Southern Rother: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Southern Rother is home to around 4,123 people, with a population density of about 136.2 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Southern Rother Population

4,123

Population density

136.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

21.83(-31%)

Anti-social behaviour

8.73(-25%)

Other theft

4.61(-17%)

Criminal damage and arson

3.64(-43%)

Burglary

3.4(+30%)

South East average

Demographics

British

3,767

91.37%

Other White

123

2.98%

African

0.82%

Irish

0.73%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.7%

Total population: 4,123

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,112

30.12%

No qualifications

784

21.24%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

529

14.33%

Level 3 (A level)

507

13.73%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

400

10.83%

Total 16+ residents: 3,692

Housing

Owns outright

1,122

59.59%

Owns with a mortgage

421

22.36%

Other social rented

161

8.55%

Private landlord or letting agency

114

6.05%

Other forms of private rent

2.02%

Total households: 1,883

Property prices in Southern Rother

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Southern Rother area, with individual transactions ranging from £182,000 up to £1,175,000.

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 Southern Rother over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	29	£505,000	£308,800	£400,000	£637,500	£881,000
Flats	1	£182,000	£182,000	£182,000	£182,000	£182,000
Semi-Detached	4	£293,500	£241,100	£261,500	£335,250	£379,050
Terraced	3	£280,000	£257,455	£267,475	£312,500	£338,500

10 years median price trend in Southern Rother

Data Sources

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

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

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About

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

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Housing

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Property prices in Southern Rother

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