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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 moderate 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 9 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

Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Rochester West & Borstal area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rochester West & Borstal 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 West & Borstal over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£562,500
Flats51£210,000
Semi-Detached34£381,500
Terraced46£319,000

10 years median price trend in Rochester West & Borstal

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

All postcodes in Rochester West & Borstal

ME11QN

Esplanade

ME19NW

Eastgate

ME11UA

King Edward Road

ME11RP

Blue Boar Lane

ME11TN

Love Lane

ME11UF

St Margarets Street

ME13FA

Safety Bay Close

ME13PY

Hilary Gardens

ME11FU

Belvedere Road

ME11JD

Love Lane

ME11PB

Castle View Business Centre

ME11UQ

Backfields

ME13LN

Monkwood Close

ME13TN

Brambletree Cottages

ME19PZ

Eastgate

ME11JH

Blue Boar Lane

ME11PS

Applecross Close

ME13TG

Nashenden Farm Lane

ME13HP

Borstal Mews

ME19LJ

Eastgate

ME13EX

Lillymonte Drive

ME13LH

Kennard Close

ME11RA

Vange Cottage Mews

ME11XE

Orange Terrace

ME11XR

Gravel Walk

ME13EH

Maidstone Road

ME11BD

New Road

ME11GP

Corys Road

ME11LN

High Street

ME11RE

Crow Lane

ME11TP

Florin Drive

ME11XF

Star Hill

ME13BL

Borstal Street

ME13LD

Warwick Crescent

ME11TL

St Margarets Street

ME13DY

Shaws Way

ME13GX

St Margarets Street

ME13HY

Cambria Avenue

ME13NU

Cowdrey Close

ME19RL

Rochester West & Borstal

ME19RQ

Rochester West & Borstal

ME11LP

Eastgate

ME11FY

Thalia Way

ME13BJ

St Margarets Street

ME13HR

Manor Lane

ME13LE

Warwick Crescent

ME11JA

High Street

ME11ND

Corporation Street

ME11NJ

Gas House Road

ME11NU

Keating Close

ME11XZ

Union Street

ME13DN

Baker Street

ME11SU

Minor Canon Row

ME11EH

High Street

ME11LA

Castle View Mews

ME11RU

Magwitch Close

ME13AY

Rochester West & Borstal

ME13HQ

Sidney Road

ME13NG

Mount Road

ME11HX

High Street

ME11SY

Shelley Rise

ME11XW

Gravel Walk

ME11YA

Pleasant Row

ME13AF

Priestfields

ME13AH

Borstal Street

ME13HJ

Borstal Street

ME13NN

Hill Road

ME19PF

Eastgate

ME11LQ

Valetta Way

ME13LS

Maidstone Road

ME19LZ

Eastgate

ME19QZ

Rochester West & Borstal

ME11GA

Star Hill

ME11LS

Northgate

ME11PY

High Street

ME11SA

Watts Avenue

ME13HD

Cookham Hill

ME13LJ

Barnwood Close

ME11LZ

Fay Close

ME13BH

St Margarets Street

ME13NB

Sir Evelyn Road

ME11EL

High Street

ME11GN

Corys Road

ME13NT

St Johns Way

ME13NY

Valley View Road

ME19RB

Rochester West & Borstal

ME11GJ

Corys Road

ME11JX

Keating Close

ME11QT

Castle Hill

ME11QY

Hathaway Court

ME11SQ

Applecross Close

ME12BX

Foord Street

ME13HE

Cookham Hill

ME11HR

Rochester West & Borstal

ME11JG

Rochester Gate

ME11JN

Eastgate

ME11PD

Blue Boar Lane

ME11UD

Roebuck Road

ME13JA

Cordelia Crescent

ME13JZ

Wouldham Road

Data Sources

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