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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Fennel Close
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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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Esplanade
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Valetta Way
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Langdon Road
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King Street
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Rochester West
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Abbotts Close
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Cookham Hill
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Mount Road
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Victoria Terrace
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Esplanade
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Shelley Rise
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King Street
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Star Hill
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Roebuck Road
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Minor Canon Row
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Eastgate
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Shorts Way
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Rochester West
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Southfields
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Farmdale Avenue
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Horwood Close
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Laura Place
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Eastgate
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Five Bells Lane
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Eastgate
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Eastgate
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Fennel Close
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Roebuck Road
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Ridley Road
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Star Hill
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Cross Way
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Southfields
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The Graylings
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Sir Evelyn Road
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Lankester Parker Road
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Harlequin Fields
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Corys Road
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Common Creek Wharf
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Rochester South West
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Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside
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The Queen Mother Court
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Silver Hill
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Brambletree Crescent
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Mercury Close
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Eastgate
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King Street
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Esplanade
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St Matthews Drive
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Sir Evelyn Road
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Eastgate
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King Edward Road
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Rochester West
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Eastgate
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Belvedere Road
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Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside
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Rochester South West
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Cornwall Road
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Cookham Wood Road
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King Street
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Eastgate Court
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College Yard
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Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside
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The Terrace
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Breton Road
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Ailsa Court
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Hawser Road
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Rochester West
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King Street
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Eastgate
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