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Rochester West & Borstal

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About

Rochester West & Borstal ward occupies the western edge of the historic city of Rochester, situated within the Medway unitary authority. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. It is bordered by the River Medway to the north, with the Rochester Bridge providing a key transport link. The ward includes the distinct neighbourhood of Borstal, known for its association with the former youth prison system that gave its name internationally.

The topography is varied, with streets climbing from the riverside up towards the chalk downs. A significant local feature is the extensive network of railway lines and the Rochester Viaduct, which shapes parts of the landscape. Recreation areas include Borstal Recreation Ground. The ward has direct access to the Medway City Estate, a major employment zone, influencing its demographic of commuters and local workers.

Area overview

On average Rochester West & Borstal has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 15.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rochester West & Borstal is £56,110 per year. There are 4 schools in Rochester West & Borstal: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Rochester West & Borstal

Median price£305,000
Price per sq ft£344
Sales (last 12 months)155
Typical range (middle 50%)£208K – £433K

Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 (about £344 per square foot) in Rochester West & Borstal area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rochester West & Borstal over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£515,000£369
Semi-Detached32£402,500£359
Terraced46£322,500£350
Flats58£197,500£313

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rochester West & Borstal

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rochester West & Borstal.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£408,750£160,000£300,000£290,000
2017£478,750£171,500£340,000£282,500
2018£507,000£186,000£302,000£292,500
2019£525,000£214,998£353,500£410,000
2020£500,000£208,500£325,000£365,000
2021£551,000£235,000£424,000£348,500
2022£579,000£245,000£478,000£367,500
2023£672,500£250,000£370,000£382,500
2024£600,000£217,000£385,000£317,000
2025£562,500£210,000£379,000£365,000
2026£499,000£160,000£382,500£287,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rochester West & Borstal.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rochester West & Borstal.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£315£273£289£279
2017£382£278£305£292
2018£338£293£312£311
2019£337£340£322£299
2020£297£323£309£324
2021£368£370£366£336
2022£400£385£383£356
2023£489£398£362£366
2024£397£355£371£340
2025£406£333£347£357
2026£377£291£351£331
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rochester West & Borstal.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Rochester West & Borstal

What is the average house price in Rochester West & Borstal?

The median sale price in Rochester West & Borstal is £305,000 (about £344 per square foot) based on 155 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Rochester West & Borstal?

Rochester West & Borstal has 3 primary schools (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Rochester West & Borstal?

Rochester West & Borstal scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Rochester West & Borstal sits around rank 13,078 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Rochester West & Borstal?

The average household income in Rochester West & Borstal is around £56,110 per year, and 16% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Rochester West & Borstal?

Rochester West & Borstal is represented by 3 elected councillors: Alex Paterson (Labour and Co-operative Party), Linda Jill Bowen (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Paula Wilhelmina Hamilton (Labour and Co-operative Party).

All postcodes in Rochester West & Borstal

ME13EN

Canon Close

ME11XN

The Terrace

ME11AA

High Street

ME11EU

High Street

ME19JY

Eastgate

ME11JU

Eastgate

ME11SX

The Precinct

ME11GP

Corys Road

ME11BQ

Crow Lane

ME11FY

Thalia Way

ME13LQ

Brambletree Crescent

ME11RS

Tupman Close

ME13HU

Farmdale Avenue

ME11NG

Bardell Terrace

ME13JG

Mount Lodge Terrace

ME11JH

Blue Boar Lane

ME13GY

Ailsa Court

ME11AS

Castle Hill

ME13EB

Southfields

ME13HG

Sidney Road

ME11LS

Northgate

ME11XQ

Star Hill

ME11GE

Common Creek Wharf

ME13NE

Sir Evelyn Road

ME39WP

Eastgate

ME24BE

Eastgate

ME11TQ

Churchfields Terrace

ME11PQ

Furrells Road

ME19RL

Rochester West & Borstal

ME11QX

Hathaway Court

ME13PY

Hilary Gardens

ME11ZS

Corys Road

ME11GN

Corys Road

ME13JA

Cordelia Crescent

ME13GX

St Margarets Street

ME19RQ

Rochester West & Borstal

ME13LU

Sir Evelyn Road

ME13HD

Cookham Hill

ME19QT

Eastgate

ME11GU

Corys Road

ME13TQ

Nashenden Farm Lane

ME23WG

Eastgate

ME13AL

Shorts Way

ME11HQ

High Street

ME11FR

Corporation Street

ME11HB

High Street

ME11UT

King Street

ME13TF

Cloudesley Close

ME11GW

Corys Road

ME13QS

Rochester West & Borstal

ME11BW

Five Bells Lane

ME11TG

Kings Orchard

ME13NJ

Hill Road

ME12NP

Eastgate

ME13JQ

Nashenden Lane

ME19HB

Eastgate

ME13LD

Warwick Crescent

ME13ZB

Lankester Parker Road

ME13NB

Sir Evelyn Road

ME11EP

Blue Boar Lane

ME11UA

King Edward Road

ME13HE

Cookham Hill

ME11ED

Hamilton Court

ME11GX

Corys Road

ME13GA

Sir Evelyn Road

ME13NR

Secretan Road

ME13EU

Ethelbert Road

ME11RA

Vange Cottage Mews

ME13LB

Wouldham Road

ME11UZ

Star Hill

ME13BD

Borstal Road

ME11JX

Keating Close

ME13DQ

Fort Bridgewood

ME11NW

George Lane

ME19EP

Eastgate

ME13JJ

Prospect Place

ME11SW

Castle Hill

ME11EW

High Street

ME11GB

Star Hill

ME13DE

Maidstone Road

ME13LJ

Barnwood Close

ME13LP

Maidstone Road

ME11LW

Fennel Close

ME13NH

Mount Road

ME11JA

High Street

ME13DS

Kings Avenue

ME11XR

Gravel Walk

ME13JX

Laura Place

ME11RX

Watts Avenue

ME13JS

Borstal Street

ME13BH

St Margarets Street

ME11HW

Hawkwood Close

ME11QE

Esplanade

ME13LF

Warwick Crescent

ME11GQ

Limehouse Wharf

ME11QY

Hathaway Court

ME11NU

Keating Close

ME11NR

Spritsail Way

ME11GS

Corys Road

ME13EL

Rochester West & Borstal

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.