Property market | £362,643 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is London Gatwick (42.2 miles) | |
Broadband | 40.0mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Ethnic diversity | White: 95.6% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 4.4% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 350 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 209 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Hastings and Rye level) | |
Community | Median age is 53.1 | Population of 4,255 | Happiness is Above Average for East Sussex, High for UK | |
Crime | 2.0 burglaries per 1k people (Rother) | |
Commute (approx) | - Brighton (99 mins) - London Bridge (118 mins) - Charing Cross (129 mins) - East Croydon (131 mins) - Victoria (148 mins) | |
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£362,643 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is London Gatwick (42.2 miles) | |
40.0mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 53.1 | 4,255 | Happiness is Above Average for East Sussex, High for UK | |
Ranked 350 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 209 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Hastings and Rye level) | |
2.0 burglaries per 1k people (Rother) | |
- Brighton (99 mins) - London Bridge (118 mins) - Charing Cross (129 mins) - East Croydon (131 mins) - Victoria (148 mins) | |
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Rye has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in Rye has had a steep increase over the last few years but a recent decline. Based on data published on 15 November 2023, on average a detached house costs £575,958, which is down -5.1% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £362,643 (down -4.8% on last year) , a terraced house £295,701 (down -6.2% on last year) and a flat £191,674. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £778 per month. Property prices in Rye are similar to the average property prices across East Sussex and are a little higher compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Rye, prices have had a greater decrease than the annual average price decrease seen across the East Sussex region.
Property data is based on Rother level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to September 2023
County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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Rutland | £557,774 | +11.3% | £341,529 | +11.7% |
Northumberland | £333,743 | +7.3% | £183,403 | +6.1% |
Lancashire | £326,887 | +4.3% | £195,848 | +3.4% |
Leicestershire | £432,076 | +3.9% | £262,308 | +3.0% |
Derbyshire | £340,545 | +3.7% | £209,276 | +2.9% |
Oxfordshire | £706,629 | +3.5% | £450,305 | +3.5% |
Merseyside | £340,051 | +3.4% | £214,398 | +2.4% |
Gloucestershire | £536,963 | +3.4% | £330,457 | +3.4% |
Nottinghamshire | £334,429 | +2.8% | £206,257 | +2.8% |
Wiltshire | £521,688 | +2.7% | £328,877 | +3.0% |
Greater Manchester | £396,806 | +2.7% | £254,125 | +2.3% |
West Yorkshire | £351,673 | +2.5% | £210,889 | +2.0% |
West Midlands | £407,684 | +2.2% | £245,250 | +2.4% |
East Riding of Yorkshire | £326,098 | +2.2% | £203,163 | +2.1% |
Staffordshire | £364,884 | +2.1% | £221,783 | +2.1% |
Herefordshire | £434,518 | +2.1% | £276,148 | +2.2% |
South Yorkshire | £284,409 | +2.0% | £182,869 | +1.9% |
West Sussex | £686,980 | +1.9% | £441,716 | +2.3% |
Kent | £619,795 | +1.8% | £386,201 | +1.4% |
Shropshire | £404,408 | +1.8% | £252,891 | +1.8% |
Warwickshire | £515,326 | +1.8% | £299,238 | +1.3% |
Devon | £503,963 | +1.6% | £337,624 | +2.3% |
North Yorkshire | £422,027 | +1.5% | £265,231 | +1.2% |
Norfolk | £406,137 | +1.4% | £267,820 | +1.2% |
North Northamptonshire | £426,370 | +1.3% | £254,947 | +1.2% |
Buckinghamshire | £853,940 | +1.2% | £460,891 | +1.2% |
West Northamptonshire | £478,844 | +0.9% | £279,006 | +0.7% |
Hampshire | £628,455 | +0.6% | £386,140 | +1.0% |
Lincolnshire | £307,354 | +0.6% | £205,466 | +1.4% |
Worcestershire | £455,558 | +0.6% | £276,201 | +0.9% |
Essex | £586,972 | +0.4% | £379,804 | 0.0% |
Somerset | £465,131 | +0.3% | £296,160 | +0.7% |
Suffolk | £454,636 | +0.2% | £283,920 | +0.6% |
East Sussex | £595,763 | +0.1% | £385,074 | +0.4% |
Cambridgeshire | £486,349 | 0.0% | £330,028 | +0.2% |
Surrey | £957,680 | -0.2% | £546,201 | +0.7% |
Isle of Wight | £435,441 | -0.4% | £298,787 | 0.0% |
Hertfordshire | £939,983 | -0.7% | £542,021 | -0.2% |
Cornwall | £453,159 | -1.1% | £300,170 | -0.6% |
Dorset | £528,863 | -1.3% | £348,080 | -0.8% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Rye, or click here to browse the longer list of Rye property transactions from 2023.
Rye has a few schools nearby to choose from. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Rye College (Academy) which is a secondary school based in Love Lane, Rye. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (12/8/2011) | Ofsted Report Link | Playden Rye | |
St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (10/15/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Winchelsea | |
Rye College Save school | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 4: Inadequate (5/23/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Rye | |
Rye Community Primary School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 4: Inadequate (1/30/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Rye |
School | Type |
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (12/8/2011) |
St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/15/2014) |
Rye College Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 4: Inadequate (5/23/2018) |
Rye Community Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 4: Inadequate (1/30/2018) |
Station | Distance from Rye | Commute options |
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Winchelsea A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +7% from the previous year. | 2 miles |
- Brighton (1 change(s) - 99 mins - Southern) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 118 mins - Southeastern - £663 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (1 change(s) - 129 mins - Southeastern - £663 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 131 mins - Southern - £663 monthly fare) View details - Victoria (1 change(s) - 148 mins - Southern - £663 monthly fare) View details |
Doleham A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +8% from the previous year. | 7 miles |
- Brighton (1 change(s) - 97 mins - Southern) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 114 mins - Southeastern - £663 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (1 change(s) - 125 mins - Southeastern - £663 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 130 mins - Southern - £663 monthly fare) View details - Victoria (1 change(s) - 147 mins - Southern - £663 monthly fare) View details |
Three Oaks A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +9% from the previous year. | 8 miles |
- Brighton (1 change(s) - 92 mins - Southern) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 110 mins - Southeastern - £663 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (1 change(s) - 121 mins - Southeastern - £663 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 124 mins - Southern - £663 monthly fare) View details - Victoria (1 change(s) - 141 mins - Southern - £663 monthly fare) View details |
Appledore (Kent) A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -5% from the previous year. | 9 miles |
- Brighton (1 change(s) - 113 mins - Southern) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 132 mins - Southeastern - £663 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (1 change(s) - 143 mins - Southeastern - £663 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 145 mins - Southern - £663 monthly fare) View details - Victoria (1 change(s) - 162 mins - Southern - £663 monthly fare) View details |
Ore A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +15% from the previous year. | 11 miles |
- Brighton (81 mins - Southern) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 104 mins - Southeastern - £663 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (1 change(s) - 115 mins - Southeastern - £663 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (120 mins - Southern - £663 monthly fare) View details - Victoria (139 mins - Southern - £663 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 160 mins - Thameslink - £663 monthly fare) View details |
Ham Street A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -5% from the previous year. | 13 miles |
- Brighton (1 change(s) - 118 mins - Southern) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 137 mins - Southeastern - £663 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (1 change(s) - 148 mins - Southeastern - £663 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 150 mins - Southern - £663 monthly fare) View details - Victoria (1 change(s) - 167 mins - Southern - £663 monthly fare) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (Rother) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
Ethnicity | % of Rother residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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White | 95.6% | 81.7% |
Mixed | 1.8% | 2.9% |
Asian | 1.5% | 9.3% |
Black | 0.6% | 4.0% |
Other | 0.5% | 2.1% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Hastings and Rye consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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Intermediate occupations | 11.8% | |
Small employers and own account workers | 14.6% | |
Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 9.3% | 350 out of 573 |
Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 20.5% | |
Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 5.5% | |
Semi-routine occupations | 13.9% | |
Routine occupations | 10.6% | |
Never worked / long-term unemployed | 9.0% | 209 out of 573 |
Full-time students | 4.9% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in East Sussex is average (49mbps). Rye is slower than this, with average download speeds of 40.0mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Hastings and Rye level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
Average speed | 40.0 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 97.3% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.2% |
Crime stats were found at the Rother level:
Type | Rother | UK |
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Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 57 | 93 |
Burglaries (per thousand people) | 2 | 5 |
Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 7 | 10 |
Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 1 | 1 |
Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 23 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Rye.
There are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
The areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
Area | Cause | Description |
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Kent S London and E Sussex | English Channel | Coast and tidal areas from Sandgate to Lydd, including Hythe, Dymchurch, St Marys Bay, Littlestone, Greatstone, New Romney and communities on the Romney Marsh up to the Royal Military Canal |
Kent S London and E Sussex | English Channel, Rother | Coast and tidal areas from Fairlight to Dungeness including Dungeness, Lydd, Camber, Winchelsea Beach, Pett Level and the Tidal Rother to Rye, Rye Harbour and East Guldeford |
Kent S London and E Sussex | River Rother | Kings Avenue Estate and Rock Channel riverside properties, Rye |
Kent S London and E Sussex | English Channel | Coastal areas from Littlestone Golf Course to Dungeness |
Kent S London and E Sussex | River Brede | Sedlescombe and Winchelsea properties adjacent to the Brede, including parts of the Royal Military Road, Station Road and Winchelsea Lane |
Kent S London and E Sussex | Tillingham, Brede | River Tillingham, and its tributaries, from Beckley Furnace to Rye, including the Tilling Green Estate to the Railway line and the River Brede, and its tributaries, from Sedlescombe Bridge to Rye, including Winchelsea |
Kent S London and E Sussex | River Rother | Rye Town, Rye Harbour and Harbour Road and East Guldeford |
Kent S London and E Sussex | River Tillingham | Rye properties along the Tillingham, upstream of Winchelsea Road |
Kent S London and E Sussex | River Brede | New Winchelsea Road, upstream of Harbour Road Rye |
Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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Rye, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £362,643 Detached: £575,958 | 57 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 | 9.3% residents in higher managerial positions 9.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Brighton and Hove, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £539,994 Detached: £840,697 | 97 | Primary: 26Secondary: 8 | 17.9% residents in higher managerial positions 6.7% residents long-term unemployed |
Seaford, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £449,209 Detached: £657,219 | 55 | Primary: 5Secondary: 3 | 15.1% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Newhaven, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £449,209 Detached: £657,219 | 55 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 | 15.1% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Lewes, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose Near the coast | Semi-detached: £449,209 Detached: £657,219 | 55 | Primary: 7Secondary: 3 | 15.1% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Wilmington, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £374,827 Detached: £619,159 | 38 | Primary: Secondary: | 15.1% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Hartfield, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £374,827 Detached: £619,159 | 38 | Primary: Secondary: | 15.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Crowborough, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £374,827 Detached: £619,159 | 38 | Primary: 6Secondary: 2 | 15.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Forest Row, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £374,827 Detached: £619,159 | 38 | Primary: 3Secondary: 3 | 15.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Polegate, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £374,827 Detached: £619,159 | 38 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 | 15.1% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Alfriston, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £374,827 Detached: £619,159 | 38 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 15.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Robertsbridge, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £362,643 Detached: £575,958 | 57 | Primary: 3Secondary: 2 | 12.7% residents in higher managerial positions 7.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Ticehurst, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £362,643 Detached: £575,958 | 57 | Primary: 1Secondary: 1 | 12.7% residents in higher managerial positions 7.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Eastbourne, East Sussex Affordability: Average Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £391,881 Detached: £573,146 | 90 | Primary: 9Secondary: 5 | 10.1% residents in higher managerial positions 8.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Hastings, East Sussex Affordability: Average Slowing property market Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £355,914 Detached: £516,495 | 105 | Primary: 10Secondary: 2 | 9.3% residents in higher managerial positions 9.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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Rye, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £362,643 Detached: £575,958 | 57 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 |
Brighton and Hove, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £539,994 Detached: £840,697 | 97 | Primary: 26Secondary: 8 |
Seaford, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £449,209 Detached: £657,219 | 55 | Primary: 5Secondary: 3 |
Newhaven, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £449,209 Detached: £657,219 | 55 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 |
Lewes, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose Near the coast | Semi-detached: £449,209 Detached: £657,219 | 55 | Primary: 7Secondary: 3 |
Wilmington, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £374,827 Detached: £619,159 | 38 | Primary: Secondary: |
Hartfield, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £374,827 Detached: £619,159 | 38 | Primary: Secondary: |
Crowborough, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £374,827 Detached: £619,159 | 38 | Primary: 6Secondary: 2 |
Forest Row, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £374,827 Detached: £619,159 | 38 | Primary: 3Secondary: 3 |
Polegate, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £374,827 Detached: £619,159 | 38 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 |
Alfriston, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £374,827 Detached: £619,159 | 38 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
Robertsbridge, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £362,643 Detached: £575,958 | 57 | Primary: 3Secondary: 2 |
Ticehurst, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £362,643 Detached: £575,958 | 57 | Primary: 1Secondary: 1 |
Eastbourne, East Sussex Affordability: Average Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £391,881 Detached: £573,146 | 90 | Primary: 9Secondary: 5 |
Hastings, East Sussex Affordability: Average Slowing property market Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £355,914 Detached: £516,495 | 105 | Primary: 10Secondary: 2 |
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