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 very high crime levels, with around 229 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).
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Cordelia Crescent
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St Johns Way
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Valley View Road
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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
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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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Esplanade
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Sir Evelyn Road
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Star Hill
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Eastgate
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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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Eastgate
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Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside
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Gravel Walk
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Esplanade
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Belvedere Road
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Eastgate
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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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Foord Street
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Burham Road
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Star Hill
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Fay Close
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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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Hill Road
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Priestfields
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Minor Canon Row
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Bingley Road
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Star Hill
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Thalia Way
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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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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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Secretan Road
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Eastgate
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Eastgate
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Churchfields Terrace
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York Road
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Valley View Road
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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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Rochester West
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Valetta Way
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Fennel Close
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