Rochester West & Borstal is a ward in Medway, Kent, covering residential and semi-rural areas on the western edge of Rochester. The ward includes the historic village of Borstal, known for its connections to the River Medway and the nearby Borstal Young Offenders Institution. The area features a mix of housing, from older properties to modern developments, alongside green spaces like Borstal Recreation Ground.
The ward is bordered by the A2 road, providing transport links to central Rochester and nearby towns. Local amenities include schools, shops, and pubs, serving the community’s needs. The area retains a quiet, suburban feel while being close to Rochester’s historic attractions and the Medway waterfront. Industrial sites along the riverbank contrast with the more residential and rural parts of the ward.
On average Rochester West & Borstal has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 164 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Rochester West & Borstal is £46,641 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).
Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £304,000 in Rochester West & Borstal area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £975,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £525,000 |
| Flats | 44 | £215,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £377,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £316,500 |
10 years price trend in Rochester West & Borstal
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Eastgate
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Eastgate
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Belvedere Road
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Love Lane
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Corys Road
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Blue Boar Lane
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Esplanade
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King Edward Road
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Esplanade
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Backfields
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Safety Bay Close
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Monkwood Close
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Hilary Gardens
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Rochester South West
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Eastgate
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Eastgate
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Blue Boar Lane
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Applecross Close
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Manor Lane
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Nashenden Farm Lane
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Nags Head Lane
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Corys Road
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Eastgate
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Backfields
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Crow Lane
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Florin Drive
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Orange Terrace
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Star Hill
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Gravel Walk
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Borstal Street
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Rochester South West
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Lillymonte Drive
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Warwick Crescent
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Kennard Close
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Rochester West
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Rochester West
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Thalia Way
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Eastgate
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St Margaret's Street
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Gun Tower Mews
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Shaws Way
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Borstal Road
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Manor Lane
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Cambria Avenue
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Kennard Close
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Cowdrey Close
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Eastgate
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Eastgate
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Eastgate
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Castle Hill
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Almon Place
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Gas House Road
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Esplanade
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Magwitch Close
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Minor Canon Row
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Union Street
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Rochester West
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Baker Street
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Sidney Road
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Hill Road
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Eastgate
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Rochester West
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Eastgate
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Valetta Way
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Shelley Rise
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Gravel Walk
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Rochester West
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Priestfields
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Borstal Street
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Elm Tree Drive
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Borstal Street
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Rochester South West
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Star Hill
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Northgate
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Fay Close
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Bull Lane
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Watts' Avenue
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St Margaret's Street
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Cookham Hill
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Barnwood Close
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Sir Evelyn Road
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Rochester West
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Rochester West
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Corys Road
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Eastgate
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Eastgate
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Eastgate
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Blue Boar Lane
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Roebuck Road
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Cordelia Crescent
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Warwick Crescent
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St Johns Way
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New Covenant Place
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Corys Road
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Eastgate
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Keating Close
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Castle Hill
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Hathaway Court
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.