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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 61 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
61
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
34.37(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.57(-22%)
Other crime
6.6(+249%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.99(-23%)
Other theft
4.31(-23%)
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 81 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 in Rochester South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £850,000.

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
Terraced32£280,000
Semi-Detached33£335,000
Flats5£156,000
Detached11£550,000

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

ME13QT

Rochester West & Borstal

ME13LY

Cookham Wood Road

ME13HT

Farmdale Avenue

ME13EX

Lillymonte Drive

ME13FZ

Prior Place

ME13PD

Sir Evelyn Road

ME13PL

The Tideway

ME12PZ

Fairway Close

ME13LN

Monkwood Close

ME13LL

Sylewood Close

ME13JX

Laura Place

ME13JU

Borstal Street

ME13PJ

Maidstone Road

ME13QD

The Tideway

ME13HS

Manor Lane

ME13LR

Horwood Close

ME12NQ

Crest Road

ME13HQ

Sidney Road

ME13YB

Sir Evelyn Road

ME12NB

Windward Road

ME13HY

Cambria Avenue

ME12PU

The Fairway

ME13HJ

Borstal Street

ME13HE

Cookham Hill

ME13HH

Borstal Street

ME12NE

Leeward Road

ME13AD

Priestfields

ME13NX

Valley View Road

ME13AB

Priestfields

ME13JJ

Prospect Place

ME13HG

Sidney Road

ME13TG

Nashenden Farm Lane

ME13LW

Cookham Wood Road

ME13JN

Manor Lane

ME13HB

Cookham Hill

ME13HU

Farmdale Avenue

ME13LH

Kennard Close

ME13PX

Pilot Road

ME12PT

Hybrid Close

ME13NU

Cowdrey Close

ME13HL

Borstal Street

ME12NG

Crest Road

ME13GA

Sir Evelyn Road

ME13FA

Safety Bay Close

ME12NR

The Tideway

ME13EN

Canon Close

ME12XP

Binnacle Road

ME13PY

Hilary Gardens

ME13TP

Wouldham Road

ME13LT

Maidstone Road

ME13EW

Rectory Grange

ME12PH

Fairlead Road

ME13PH

Maidstone Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.