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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Gordon Terrace
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Fennel Close
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Applecross Close
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Horsley Road
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Foord Street
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Priestfields
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Cookham Hill
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Cambria Avenue
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Eastgate
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Eastgate
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Nags Head Lane
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Bishops Walk
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The Alps
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Rochester West
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Star Hill
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Eastgate
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Esplanade
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Priestfields
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Cecil Road
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Albany Road
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Rochester South West
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Albany Road
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Gun Tower Mews
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Sir Evelyn Road
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Secretan Road
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Sir Evelyn Road
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Gravel Walk
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Eastgate
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Eastgate
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Esplanade
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Belvedere Road
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Rochester West
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Esplanade
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Castle Hill
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Lockington Grove
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Rochester West
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Corys Road
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The Close
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St Margaret's Street
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Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside
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Foord Street
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Burham Road
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Valley View Road
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Fay Close
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Star Hill
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Corys Road
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George Lane
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King's Orchard
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Cazeneuve Street
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Borstal Road
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Manor Lane
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Sir Evelyn Road
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Nashenden Lane
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Hill Road
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Minor Canon Row
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Secretan Road
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Rochester West
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Bingley Road
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Star Hill
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Thalia Way
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Corys Road
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Eastgate
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Eastgate
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Gundolph Square
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Crow Lane
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Langdon Road
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Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside
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Priestfields
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St Margaret's Street
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Albany Road
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Ailsa Court
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Farmdale Avenue
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Borstal Street
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Warwick Crescent
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Eastgate
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Eastgate
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Almon Place
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Eastgate
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Esplanade
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Churchfields Terrace
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York Road
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Valley View Road
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Rochester South West
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Borstal Street
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Cowdrey Close
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Eastgate
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Eastgate
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Mount Road
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Rochester West
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Rochester West
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Fennel Close
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New Road
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Fennel Close
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Valetta Way
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Castle Hill
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Bardell Terrace
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Esplanade
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Eastgate
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Victoria Terrace
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Esplanade
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.