Distance from the town centre: 2.4 miCQC Good
Fees on request
Care homes in Rye
1 home
There is 1 care home in and around Rye on AskBart. The largest is Peasmarsh Place, with 24 beds. The most recent inspection was at Peasmarsh Place in June 2022.
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Care homes in Rye (1)
All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026
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Distance from the town centre: 2.4 miRun a care home or business in Rye that’s missing or out of date? Add or update a listing
Rye in numbers
| Care homes listed | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| East Sussex usual weekly rate (2025) | £929 |
| Largest | Peasmarsh Place (24 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Peasmarsh Place (June 2022) |
| Average house price, Rother (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £343,870 |
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Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Rother. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Actual costs vary with care needs and room.
See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.
Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
House prices in Rother
The average house price in Rother is £343,870, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £343,870
- Detached
- £575,692
- Semi-detached
- £375,440
- Terraced
- £298,051
- Flats & maisonettes
- £186,002
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Living in Rye
Rye is a historic South Coast town with a notably older population—well over a quarter of residents are 65 or older. If you're drawn to a characterful, established retirement community with good access to the coast and nearby larger centres, it's worth exploring seriously.
- High Retirement Community
- Peaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Safety & PeaceA
Excellent — quieter than 73% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesB
Good — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Culture & CommunityC
Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
48 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.
- Violent crime22
- Anti-social behaviour8
- Criminal damage & arson7
- Other theft4
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.
Community & connection in Rye
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Charity
Rye and District Community Transport
To provide and maintain non-profit community transport services to assist the inhabitants of Rye and District especially those who because of age or disability have particular needs or problems…
0.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1079421)
Charity
Battle Area Community Transport
Provides regular bus services for the elderly, disabled and residents in rural Rother communities.
7.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1071961)
Rye: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+48.4%
Projected change in Rother, 2025 to 2035 (4,828 to 7,166). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+19.6%
Projected change in Rother, 2025 to 2035 (31,972 to 38,235). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
2
Nearest: Boots (0 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
3
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
6.9 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
5.6 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–5 out of 10
Where the 4 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).
Hospices near Rye
- St Michael's Hospice Hastings and Rother · 10.3 milesCQC Good (report published March 2017). CQC page
Hospitals near Rye
- Care homes near Conquest Hospital · A&E · 8.6 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.
Is Rye a good retirement location?
Read our guide to living in Rye
Rye suits people who value a close-knit, quieter setting over urban buzz. Its population is substantially older than the national average (26.6% versus 18.6%), which means strong established social networks and retirement-focused local services. Crime is very low. The single supermarket and modest eating-out choice mean you'll need to plan ahead or drive to nearby larger towns for wider shopping and dining options.
Health & support
- Medical access: Your GP and local pharmacy are in town; the nearest hospital with emergency services is accessible by car or taxi—check directly with providers for exact distances and ambulance response times.
- Safety: Recorded crime is very low: just 2 offences recorded in April 2026, mostly theft. Rye is a genuinely safe place.
- Family & connection: Consider how close your family and existing support network are—Rye's appeal is strong if you have local ties, but isolation can be a real issue if you don't.
Finances & daily life
- Cost of care: Care-home fees in Rye sit below the national average, making it more affordable than many retirement hotspots in the South East.
- Transport: Rye has rail links to larger centres; local buses serve the town. It's walkable in the centre, though car access helps for accessing wider services and nearby towns.
- Housing options: Care-home provision is modest—a handful of homes rather than extensive choice. Plan visits well ahead and manage expectations about availability.
Lifestyle & environment
- Green space & hobbies: Six parks and green spaces offer pleasant walks; the coast is nearby. Nine restaurants and cafés plus three pubs give modest social and dining options, though choice is limited compared to larger towns.
- Community: Strong established social groups and memory cafés; the high over-65 population means active retirement networks and peer connections are well-developed.
- Climate: South Coast weather is milder than much of the UK, with reasonable rainfall and frost risk lower than inland areas—typical of the South East.
Things to weigh up
- Limited everyday shopping: Just one supermarket means you'll need to plan grocery runs or be comfortable ordering online; nearby larger towns offer more choice if you're willing to travel.
- Modest care-home choice: Few homes means less flexibility to find a perfect fit; booking ahead and visiting early in your search is essential.
Questions about care homes in Rye
How many care homes are there in Rye?
There are 1 care homes listed in and around Rye on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.
Which care homes in Rye are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?
1 of the 1 care homes in and around Rye are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.
How safe is the Rye area?
Rye is graded A for safety & peace on AskBart — quieter than 73% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder. This is drawn from police-recorded anti-social behaviour and public-order incidents, compared against similar areas.
Can I get council funding for care in Rye?
If the person needing care has savings and assets below £23,250, Rother Council may contribute towards fees. You can request a free care needs assessment and financial assessment through the council's adult social care team before choosing a home.
What other nearby areas have care homes in Rother?
If you're widening your search beyond Rye, nearby areas with care homes include Battle. You can browse each from the list of nearby locations on this page.
Weighing up your options in Rye?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Rye:
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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