Welcome to Battle
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Battle is a small town and civil parish in the local government district of Rother in East Sussex, England. It lies 50 miles (80 km) south-east of London, 30 miles (50 km) east of Brighton and 20 miles (30 km) east of Lewes. Hastings is to the south-east and Bexhill-on-Sea to the south. Battle is in the designated High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and is a tourist destination and commuter town for white collar workers in the City of London. The parish population was 6,048 according to the 2001 census, increasing to 6,673 with the 2011 Census.Battle is the site of the Battle of Hastings, where William, Duke of Normandy, defeated King Harold II to become William I in 1066.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
3,182 hectares |
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Population |
7,034 (2021) |
Density |
221 people/km2 |
Mean age |
44.2 |
Ward |
North Battle, Netherfield & Whatlington |
District |
Rother |
Postcodes |
TN33, TN38 |
ONS ID |
E04003796 |
Council
Contact details for Battle Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Battle Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Battle Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Battle Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Battle 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 to close public toilets in cost-cutting trial
Published: 18th Oct 2023
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Councillors agree to remove affordable homes from Battle scheme
Published: 16th Feb 2024