Living in TN40, Rother
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around TN40 in Rother. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Rother: £343,870, up 2.4% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around TN40
157 recorded home sales on the streets around central TN40 in the last 2 years, with a median of £270,000 and a range from £87,500 to £620,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 CHANTRY AVENUE, TN40 2EA | detached | £420,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| FLAT 2 116 DORSET ROAD, TN40 2HT | flat-maisonette | £145,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 12 MAGDALEN ROAD, TN40 1SB | terraced | £418,000 | 2026-04-28 |
| FLAT 1 SOVEREIGN COURT ELMSTEAD ROAD, TN40 2HR | flat-maisonette | £195,000 | 2026-04-27 |
| 19 ASHDOWN ROAD, TN40 1SE | semi-detached | £237,000 | 2026-04-17 |
| GROUND FLOOR FLAT ARDENTALLAN UPPER SEA ROAD, TN40 1RL | flat-maisonette | £242,500 | 2026-04-14 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
12 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Richard's Catholic College | Secondary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| King Offa Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Glenleigh Park Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
| Chantry Community Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
| St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
8 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 15.6% |
| Skilled trades | 14.6% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 13.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.8% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
277 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central TN40 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Rother's figures.
Common questions about TN40
What is the average house price in TN40?
The average sold price in Rother is £343,870 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in TN40?
Prices in Rother are up 2.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in TN40?
The median of 157 recorded sales around central TN40 in the last 2 years is £270,000, ranging from £87,500 to £620,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in TN40?
12 schools sit within 3 miles of central TN40, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in TN40?
277 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TN40 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is TN40 at risk of flooding?
Central TN40 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is TN40 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £270,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 277 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is TN40 safe?
277 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TN40 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? TN40 or TN39, TN40 or TN38, TN40 or TN37.
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