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Rother is a district in East Sussex with a population of 93,108. The median house price is £340,000, with 1,371 sales in the past 12 months. Detached homes dominate at 42.1% of the housing stock, and 72.7% of homes are owner-occupied.
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About 45% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Rother overall. The median age is 53.5, reflecting an older population with 32.4% aged 65 and over. Crime stands at 7.7 per 1,000 residents, with violent crime the most common category. Schools include 32 primary and 5 secondary institutions, with 15 of 16 rated schools judged good or better by Ofsted. Transport links include 16 rail stations; the nearest is 1.6 km away, with a 68-minute commute to London Bridge from Battle Rail Station. The area has 69 supermarkets, 284 greenspaces, and 96.0% of food hygiene venues rated 4 or higher. Broadband is well-served, with 94.2% superfast coverage. Council tax for band D is £2,593.82.
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