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Southern Rother

About

Southern Rother ward covers a rural area in the eastern part of Rother district, bordering East Sussex and Kent. The landscape features rolling farmland, small villages, and stretches of woodland, with the River Rother running through parts of the ward. Settlements include Beckley, Northiam, and Peasmarsh, each with historic churches and traditional cottages.

The area is primarily agricultural, with local farms producing crops and livestock. Transport links include the A268 road, connecting villages to larger towns like Rye and Hastings. Southern Rother has a mix of residential properties, from older homes to newer developments, alongside community facilities such as village halls and primary schools. The ward retains a quiet, countryside character with limited commercial activity.

Area overview

On average Southern Rother has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38 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 Southern Rother is £43,861 per year. There are 3 schools in Southern Rother: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

3/10

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

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

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 44 recent sales, the median property price is £432,500 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	34	£487,500	£314,300	£401,750	£633,125	£905,250
Flats	1	£182,000	£182,000	£182,000	£182,000	£182,000
Semi-Detached	5	£317,000	£242,800	£270,000	£410,000	£417,200
Terraced	4	£312,500	£258,708	£273,738	£357,500	£387,500

10 years median price trend in Southern Rother

Data Sources

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

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

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