Welcome to Rye
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Rye is a small town and civil parish in the Rother district of East Sussex, England, two miles from the sea at the confluence of three rivers: the Rother, the Tillingham and the Brede. An important member of the mediaeval Cinque Ports confederation, it was at the head of an embayment of the English Channel, and almost entirely surrounded by the sea. At the 2011 census, Rye had a population of 4,773. Its historical association with the sea has included providing ships for the service of the Crown in time of war, and being involved in smuggling. The notorious Hawkhurst Gang used its ancient inns The Mermaid Inn and The Olde Bell Inn, which are said to be connected to each other by a secret passageway. Those historic roots and its charm make it a tourist destination, with hotels, guest houses, B&Bs, tea rooms, and restaurants. Rye has a small fishing fleet, and Rye Harbour has facilities for yachts and other vessels.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
429 hectares |
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Population |
4,139 (2021) |
Density |
966 people/km2 |
Mean age |
45.8 |
Ward |
Rye & Winchelsea |
District |
Rother |
Postcodes |
TN31 |
ONS ID |
E04003820 |
Council
Contact details for Rye Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Rye Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Rye Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Rye Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Rye Parish.
Local News
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The George in Rye wins planning battle with Rother Council
Published: 16th Feb 2024
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Rother District Council considers doubling council tax on second homes
Published: 5th Feb 2024
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Camber Sands: Rother District Council scraps £30 parking fee
Published: 16th Nov 2023