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Rochester South West

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About

The south-west part of Rochester in Medway sits just inland from the river and blends housing, small shops and community facilities. Streets here include terraces from the 19th century alongside mid-20th-century council housing and newer infill developments, served by primary schools, a community centre and local convenience stores. Pockets of public green space and play areas are scattered through the neighbourhood, and weekly markets and small parades of shops provide everyday services rather than large retail hubs.

Transport shapes daily life: the A2 cuts through the area along the line of the old Roman Watling Street, and local bus routes link to central Rochester, Chatham and Strood. Rail services on the North Kent Line are a short journey away, giving commuter access into Maidstone and London. Community groups, church halls and sports pitches offer activity options, and the mix of housing stock and short distances to main roads make the south-west of Rochester a practical residential area within Medway.

Area overview

On average Rochester South West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rochester South West is £56,293 per year. There are 5 schools in Rochester South West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rochester South West is home to around 7,419 people, with a population density of about 1,480.4 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rochester South West Population
7,419
Population density
1,480.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.53(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.11(-13%)
Other crime
9.84(+421%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.45(-31%)
Other theft
4.18(-25%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,870
79.11%
Other White
329
4.43%
African
196
2.64%
Indian
147
1.98%
Bangladeshi
98
1.32%
Total population: 7,420

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,668
27.58%
No qualifications
1,233
20.39%
Level 3 (A level)
993
16.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
869
14.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
728
12.04%
Total 16+ residents: 6,047

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
931
34.78%
Owns outright
888
33.17%
Other social rented
392
14.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
314
11.73%
Social rents from council
59
2.2%
Total households: 2,677

Property prices in Rochester South West

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Rochester South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £860,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rochester South West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rochester South West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£562,500
Flats3£165,000
Semi-Detached33£352,000
Terraced27£278,000

10 years median price trend in Rochester South West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rochester South West.

All postcodes in Rochester South West

ME13FA

Safety Bay Close

ME13PY

Hilary Gardens

ME13LN

Monkwood Close

ME13TN

Brambletree Cottages

ME12PJ

Fairlead Road

ME13LT

Maidstone Road

ME13TG

Nashenden Farm Lane

ME13HP

Borstal Mews

ME13EX

Lillymonte Drive

ME13LH

Kennard Close

ME13PN

The Tideway

ME12XT

Pennant Road

ME13EH

Maidstone Road

ME13BL

Borstal Street

ME13LD

Warwick Crescent

ME12PR

Anchor Road

ME13HY

Cambria Avenue

ME13NU

Cowdrey Close

ME12PG

St Williams Way

ME13LE

Warwick Crescent

ME13PJ

Maidstone Road

ME12LT

The Fairway

ME13PH

Maidstone Road

ME12PW

Mooring Road

ME13HQ

Sidney Road

ME13NG

Mount Road

ME12NB

Windward Road

ME13AH

Borstal Street

ME13HJ

Borstal Street

ME13NN

Hill Road

ME13PL

The Tideway

ME13LS

Maidstone Road

ME13HD

Cookham Hill

ME13LJ

Barnwood Close

ME13AA

Hawser Road

ME13NB

Sir Evelyn Road

ME13PR

The Tideway

ME13NT

St Johns Way

ME13NY

Valley View Road

ME12PX

Fleet Road

ME12XS

Pennant Road

ME13HE

Cookham Hill

ME13JA

Cordelia Crescent

ME13JZ

Wouldham Road

ME13AB

Priestfields

ME13HZ

Cambria Avenue

ME12PL

Mooring Road

ME13QB

The Tideway

ME12PN

Mooring Road

ME13LU

Sir Evelyn Road

ME13NE

Sir Evelyn Road

ME12LX

The Fairway

ME13PD

Sir Evelyn Road

ME13AE

Priestfields

ME13DQ

Fort Bridgewood

ME13QD

The Tideway

ME12NA

Windward Road

ME12QA

Fleet Road

ME13PE

Valley View Road

ME13JG

Mount Lodge Terrace

ME13JQ

Nashenden Lane

ME13DH

Burham Road

ME13HS

Manor Lane

ME13NJ

Hill Road

ME13AD

Priestfields

ME13HA

Ailsa Mews

ME13NR

Secretan Road

ME13PS

The Tideway

ME12ND

Windward Road

ME12PZ

Fairway Close

ME13HT

Farmdale Avenue

ME13JS

Borstal Street

ME13LF

Warwick Crescent

ME13FZ

Prior Place

ME13JU

Borstal Street

ME13NH

Mount Road

ME13JJ

Prospect Place

ME12XP

Binnacle Road

ME13AG

Priestfields

ME13US

Victoria Terrace

ME13HB

Cookham Hill

ME13NQ

Mount Road

ME13JX

Laura Place

ME13LR

Horwood Close

ME13HU

Farmdale Avenue

ME13PQ

Maidstone Road

ME13QF

The Tideway

ME13ZB

Lankester Parker Road

ME12NE

Leeward Road

ME13EL

Rochester West & Borstal

ME13JN

Manor Lane

ME13PP

The Tideway

ME13JL

Silver Hill

ME13LQ

Brambletree Crescent

ME13PF

Galleon Close

ME12NR

The Tideway

ME12QQ

The Fairway

ME13JH

Ivy Place

ME13YB

Sir Evelyn Road

ME12PT

Hybrid Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.