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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

ME13AG

Priestfields

ME13US

Victoria Terrace

ME19QL

Rochester West & Borstal

ME19RF

Rochester West & Borstal

ME11TB

Valetta Way

ME13HB

Cookham Hill

ME13NQ

Mount Road

ME11QP

Shorts Reach

ME11RX

Watts Avenue

ME11SX

The Precinct

ME13AS

Sunderland Close

ME13EA

Maidstone Road

ME13ED

Maidstone Road

ME13JX

Laura Place

ME13LR

Horwood Close

ME11BJ

Huxley Court

ME11BH

Shelley Rise

ME11FR

Corporation Street

ME12NP

Eastgate

ME13HU

Farmdale Avenue

ME11UZ

Star Hill

ME13DX

Cross Way

ME13EB

Southfields

ME13ZB

Lankester Parker Road

ME11UJ

Kings Row

ME11BW

Five Bells Lane

ME11EZ

High Street

ME11JY

High Street

ME11LW

Fennel Close

ME11UE

Roebuck Road

ME13HN

The Graylings

ME11GF

Common Creek Wharf

ME11US

Rochester West & Borstal

ME13EL

Rochester West & Borstal

ME13JN

Manor Lane

ME11GL

Corys Road

ME11HS

St Margarets Banks

ME13DT

Maidstone Road

ME13EQ

Harlequin Fields

ME13JF

The Queen Mother Court

ME13JL

Silver Hill

ME13LQ

Brambletree Crescent

ME13QQ

Mercury Close

ME11NB

Blue Boar Lane

ME11NG

Bardell Terrace

ME11PQ

Furrells Road

ME11YE

King Street

ME11YS

Sage Road

ME13JH

Ivy Place

ME13YB

Sir Evelyn Road

ME19RT

Rochester West & Borstal

ME11BF

New Road

ME11GR

Corys Road

ME11PX

Eastgate

ME13EN

Canon Close

ME13NL

Elmtree Drive

ME13NW

St Matthews Drive

ME13TJ

Vicarage Lane

ME11QX

Hathaway Court

ME11UB

King Edward Road

ME13AJ

Stirling Close

ME19QT

Eastgate

ME11RQ

Crow Lane

ME13BS

Maidstone Road

ME13ND

Sir Evelyn Road

ME11BQ

Crow Lane

ME11GE

Common Creek Wharf

ME11NT

Glenway Road

ME13AU

Fort Bridgewood

ME13DR

Cornwall Road

ME19JY

Eastgate

ME19PN

Eastgate

ME11JT

High Street

ME13LW

Cookham Wood Road

ME11AZ

King Street

ME11ES

Eastgate Terrace

ME11FA

Valetta Way

ME11XN

The Terrace

ME13LP

Maidstone Road

ME13PB

Valley View Road

ME11EW

High Street

ME11XD

Union Street

ME13DW

Baker Street

ME19QY

Rochester West & Borstal

ME38AQ

Eastgate

ME11FL

Bishopscourt Gardens

ME11LB

College Yard

ME11NF

Providence Avenue

ME11RT

Oliver Twist Close

ME12AG

Foord Street

ME13AN

Sunderland Close

ME13EW

Rectory Grange

ME13GY

Ailsa Court

ME11BE

King Street

ME11FB

The Mariners

ME11GS

Corys Road

ME11LX

High Street

ME11UX

Star Hill

ME13JY

Wouldham Road

ME13LY

Cookham Wood Road

Data Sources

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