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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

ME11HT

St Margarets Banks

ME11SB

Gordon Terrace

ME11BA

New Covenant Place

ME11SG

Fennel Close

ME11UP

Mitre Road

ME13AB

Priestfields

ME13HZ

Cambria Avenue

ME19HB

Eastgate

ME11BB

Nags Head Lane

ME11ZP

Rochester West & Borstal

ME13FD

The Alps

ME19SA

Rochester West & Borstal

ME11JF

Bishops Walk

ME19LN

Eastgate

ME13DE

Maidstone Road

ME13DG

Albert Road

ME13GU

Gun Tower Mews

ME13LU

Sir Evelyn Road

ME13NE

Sir Evelyn Road

ME19RN

Rochester West & Borstal

ME11GY

Star Hill

ME11LD

High Street

ME11QL

Esplanade

ME13PD

Sir Evelyn Road

ME13AE

Priestfields

ME13DQ

Fort Bridgewood

ME13ET

Albany Road

ME11EB

Esplanade

ME11FW

Belvedere Road

ME11GD

Gravel Walk

ME11HP

Darwin Court

ME11QE

Esplanade

ME11SE

The Close

ME11UG

St Margarets Street

ME12FB

Foord Street

ME13PE

Valley View Road

ME19LT

Eastgate

ME11DY

Harriet Drive

ME11GW

Corys Road

ME11NP

Parrs Head Mews

ME11ST

Minor Canon Row

ME11XU

Cazeneuve Street

ME13BD

Borstal Road

ME13JG

Mount Lodge Terrace

ME13JQ

Nashenden Lane

ME11RJ

Maidstone Road

ME11HB

High Street

ME11QQ

Castle Hill

ME11RH

Lockington Grove

ME11RW

Glenway Road

ME11ZS

Rochester West & Borstal

ME13DH

Burham Road

ME11GB

Star Hill

ME13HS

Manor Lane

ME13NJ

Hill Road

ME11DX

New Road

ME11FP

Corporation Street

ME11GU

Corys Road

ME11HY

St Margarets Banks

ME11LT

Eastgate

ME11RL

Maidstone Road

ME11UN

Langdon Road

ME13AD

Priestfields

ME13ER

St Margarets Street

ME13HA

Ailsa Mews

ME13NR

Secretan Road

ME19EP

Eastgate

ME11FX

Thalia Way

ME11QD

Gundulph Square

ME11SJ

Minor Canon Row

ME11ZR

Rochester West & Borstal

ME13EU

Ethelbert Road

ME13HT

Farmdale Avenue

ME13JS

Borstal Street

ME13LF

Warwick Crescent

ME19RW

Rochester West & Borstal

ME11TQ

Churchfields Terrace

ME11AA

High Street

ME11EY

High Street

ME13DP

York Road

ME13FZ

Prior Place

ME13JU

Borstal Street

ME13NH

Mount Road

ME19HX

Eastgate

ME24BE

Eastgate

ME13JJ

Prospect Place

ME11EX

High Street

ME11QF

Shorland Court

ME11AX

Horatio Place

ME11BN

New Road

ME11ED

Hamilton Court

ME11FE

Valetta Way

ME11LF

Castle Hill

ME11NH

Corporation Street

ME11QH

Sealand Court

ME11RB

High Street

ME11RS

Tupman Close

ME11UL

Ridley Road

ME11UT

King Street

ME11XY

East Row

Data Sources

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