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About Rother District

Situated in East Sussex, on the south coast, Rother is one of the most beautiful districts in the UK. It surrounds the borough of Hastings and borders Kent to the north and east and Wealden District to the west. 

It covers an area of 200 square miles and includes coastal towns, rural villages and the High Weald. It contains the historic market towns of Battle and Rye, seaside town of Bexhill and the wonderful Camber coast. 

There are several main road links across the district, including the A21 London to Hastings route, and the A259 coastal route to Eastbourne and further west.  

Its train services link Bexhill to Hastings and Ashford, to London, and to Eastbourne and Brighton. It has good bus links between the main towns and has long distance footpaths including the Sussex Border Path and 1066 Country Walk. 

A map of East Sussex showing the districts of Lewes, Wealden, Rother, Eastbourne and Hastings

Culture and nature 

Rich in history and culture, the district was the site of arguably the most important battle in English history – the Battle of Hastings. Battle Abbey and Bodiam Castle are just two of the must-see historic sites. 

The High Weald Forest is a beautiful National Landscape that covers 83% of the Rother district and is packed with things to see and do.  You can use this interactive map – Things to Do – High Weald  to discover walks, nature reserves, attractions and local producers; whether you’re a thrill-seeker or searching for peace and quiet, you’ll find it in the High Weald. 

Camber sands is our stunning stretch of sandy beach – it’s the perfect get-away with unspoilt views of sand and sea stretching for miles – famous for the long ridges of sand dunes leading down to soft golden sands.

The art scene centres around the iconic De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill, Originally conceived as a ‘People’s Palace’, this experiment in democratic social enterprise is the prototype for the modern cultural centre and the blueprint for the Southbank. The venue draws in thousands of people every year to enjoy famous national and international artists.

The district enjoys many festivals throughout the year including Bexhill After Dark, Rye Arts Festival, Rye Bay Scallop Festival, and the Battle of Hastings re-enactment. The area also plays a big part in Sussex Bonfire with established societies including Battle and Rye. 

Property Prices in Rother 

The average property price paid in Rother is £422,611 (year ending March 2023 published by HM Land Registry). Between March 2022 and March 2023, property prices in Rother grew by £28,778, average property prices in Rother grew by 7.3% between the in this period. Between the years ending March 2014 and March 2023, property prices on average grew by 5.2% per year. 

There were 1,588 property sales in Rother in the year ending March 2023, with the average price for a house in Rother ranging from £370,739 for a terraced house to £615,340 for a detached house, with semi-detached in between costing on average £398,878.  The average price for a flat or maisonette in Rother is £215,960. 

Compared to England’s figures, Rother’s average property price of £422,611 is £45,395 higher than the £377,216 average property price in England. Rother is the 50th non-metropolitan district (of 164 total) when ordered by average property price.