Town comparison
Battle vs Rye
Which is better to live in? 11.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Rye offers lower property prices by roughly 1%. Rye has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Battle edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Battle
£490,365
Rye
£485,819
Crime Rate
Battle
58.8
Rye
58.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Battle
100.0%
Rye
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Battle
281.5
Rye
334.9
EPC Rating
Battle
69.2
Rye
69.1
Median Income
Battle
£30,597
Rye
£31,535
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Rye is £485,819, which is 1% less than Battle at £490,365. The most affordable entry point in Battle is a flat at £217,731, while in Rye it is a flat at £211,125.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 24% pricier in Rye (£395,105 vs £299,550).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Rye prices grew faster — 49% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Rye (58.7 per 1,000) compared to Battle (58.8 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Battle is violent-crime, while in Rye it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastBattle has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Rye. Battle has 2 schools in total, while Rye has 2.
Battle School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Rye School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Battle | Rye |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Rye offers faster average downloads at 334.9 Mbps, compared to 281.5 Mbps in Battle. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Battle and 92% in Rye. Gigabit availability stands at 49.1% in Battle and 61.9% in Rye.
Rye is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (335 vs 282 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Battle are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.2 (band C) versus 69.1 (band C) in Rye. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,316 in Battle and £1,259 in Rye. 57.2% of homes in Battle have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.8% in Rye.
Rye has more energy-efficient housing — 58.8% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,534.5 in Rye and £30,597 in Battle. The median age is 50.9 in Battle and 50.2 in Rye. Employment rates stand at 51.8% in Battle and 50% in Rye. Owner-occupancy is 74.8% in Battle versus 69.2% in Rye.
| Indicator | Battle | Rye |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,326 | 4,888 |
| Median Age | 50.9 | 50.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,597 | £31,534.5 |
| Employment Rate | 51.8% | 50% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% | 69.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 28.6% |
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