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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 160 recent sales, the median property price is £327,500 in Rochester West & Borstal area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,300,000.

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
Detached19£515,000
Flats51£210,000
Semi-Detached38£387,500
Terraced52£334,750

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

ME11BF

New Road

ME11UE

Roebuck Road

ME11XD

Union Street

ME11EY

High Street

ME11BG

New Road

ME11TS

St Margaret's Street

ME13HZ

Cambria Avenue

ME19PN

Eastgate

ME11NP

Parrs Head Mews

ME13LY

Cookham Wood Road

ME12BU

Delce Road

ME19LT

Eastgate

ME11UP

Mitre Road

ME13BG

Borstal Road

ME19QY

Rochester West & Borstal

ME13PA

Trevale Road

ME11FQ

Telemon Close

ME13DX

Cross Way

ME11SE

The Close

ME13NG

Mount Road

ME11RB

High Street

ME11ZP

Rochester West & Borstal

ME13JF

The Queen Mother Court

ME13US

Victoria Terrace

ME11SR

The Precinct

ME11XF

Star Hill

ME11GD

Gravel Walk

ME11HP

Darwin Court

ME13NQ

Mount Road

ME11QD

Gundulph Square

ME11LN

High Street

ME11UX

Star Hill

ME13PD

Sir Evelyn Road

ME11PX

Eastgate

ME13JN

Manor Lane

ME11SJ

Minor Canon Row

ME11DX

New Road

ME11RY

Tupman Close

ME13AJ

Stirling Close

ME11GT

Corys Road

ME13LG

Brambletree Crescent

ME19LN

Eastgate

ME19LZ

Eastgate

ME11XS

St Peters Path

ME11NJ

Gas House Road

ME13BB

Borstal Road

ME11XH

Victoria Street

ME11FE

Valetta Way

ME13EX

Lillymonte Drive

ME11FA

Valetta Way

ME11AZ

King Street

ME19RT

Rochester West & Borstal

ME13BA

Goddings Drive

ME13PE

Valley View Road

ME13AH

Borstal Street

ME11UL

Ridley Road

ME11QZ

Glenway Road

ME13AD

Priestfields

ME13AN

Sunderland Close

ME13GU

Gun Tower Mews

ME11RH

Lockington Grove

ME13AS

Sunderland Close

ME11NF

Providence Avenue

ME11LQ

Valetta Way

ME12FB

Foord Street

ME13LE

Warwick Crescent

ME11TU

St Margarets Street

ME11YZ

St Margarets Street

ME11RE

Crow Lane

ME11LF

Castle Hill

ME13TP

Wouldham Road

ME11HY

St Margarets Banks

ME11RP

Blue Boar Lane

ME13HQ

Sidney Road

ME11LD

High Street

ME11QN

Esplanade

ME13EW

Rectory Grange

ME13AU

Fort Bridgewood

ME11HR

Rochester West & Borstal

ME11HN

High Street

ME13LL

Sylewood Close

ME13AR

Shorts Way

ME13ND

Sir Evelyn Road

ME11JT

High Street

ME13BS

Maidstone Road

ME13DY

Shaws Way

ME13NF

Sir Evelyn Road

ME11LT

Eastgate

ME13HP

Borstal Mews

ME19NU

Eastgate

ME11BA

New Covenant Place

ME13FB

Mercury Close

ME11BH

Shelley Rise

ME11GJ

Corys Road

ME39XN

Eastgate

ME13ER

St Margarets Street

ME13DW

Baker Street

ME11LB

College Yard

ME11EZ

High Street

ME11UG

St Margarets Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.