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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

ME13NP

Mount Road

ME13TP

Wouldham Road

ME11AS

Castle Hill

ME11EQ

Keating Close

ME11FT

Star Hill

ME11SD

The Close

ME11GX

Corys Road

ME11NR

Spritsail Way

ME13BB

Borstal Road

ME13DS

Kings Avenue

ME13LL

Sylewood Close

ME11BG

New Road

ME11RZ

Watts' Avenue

ME11SL

Boley Hill

ME11SW

Castle Hill

ME11UW

Horsley Road

ME13FB

Mercury Close

ME13NZ

Trevale Road

ME11QZ

Glenway Road

ME11TS

St Margaret's Street

ME13AW

Shorts Way

ME11EU

High Street

ME11GQ

Limehouse Wharf

ME11QW

The Esplanade

ME13HG

Sidney Road

ME13HX

Mansel Drive

ME11QA

Seaford Court

ME11QJ

Castle Hill

ME11SS

Gleanings Mews

ME13AZ

Abbotts Close

ME13EJ

Maidstone Road

ME13LG

Brambletree Crescent

ME19NU

Eastgate

ME11JU

Eastgate

ME11PT

High Street

ME13BG

Borstal Road

ME11JS

High Street

ME11SN

Epaul Lane

ME11UH

Backfields

ME11XB

Star Hill

ME13AL

Shorts Way

ME13AT

Mercury Close

ME13JB

Cordelia Crescent

ME13TF

Cloudesley Close

ME39WP

Eastgate

ME11AE

Davy Court

ME11EP

Blue Boar Lane

ME11ER

High Street

ME11TJ

St Margarets Mews

ME13DU

Grange Way

ME13GA

Sir Evelyn Road

ME13HL

Borstal Street

ME13QP

Winford Mews

ME13QT

Rochester West & Borstal

ME11HW

Hawkwood Close

ME13BA

Goddings Drive

ME13HH

Borstal Street

ME13PA

Trevale Road

ME13TQ

Nashenden Farm Lane

ME11FQ

Telemon Close

ME11TG

Kings Orchard

ME11XH

Victoria Street

ME11XP

Gravel Walk

ME11XQ

Star Hill

ME12GB

Delce Road

ME13TL

Wouldham Road

ME11AF

Bishops Walk

ME11BS

Nags Head Lane

ME11FD

Anchor House

ME11GT

Corys Road

ME11HN

High Street

ME11NW

George Lane

ME11TU

St Margarets Street

ME11XS

St Peters Path

ME13HF

Sidney Road

ME13NX

Valley View Road

ME11SR

The Precinct

ME12BU

Delce Road

ME13LZ

Sir Evelyn Road

ME11RF

Crow Lane

ME11RY

Tupman Close

ME11TZ

Rochester West & Borstal

ME11XJ

Victoria Street

ME11YZ

St Margarets Street

ME13AR

Shorts Way

ME11ET

Eastgate

ME11FS

Star Hill

ME11TR

St Margarets Street

ME13EP

St Margarets Street

ME13LB

Wouldham Road

ME13QS

Rochester West & Borstal

ME11HQ

High Street

ME11TE

Boley Hill

ME11YD

King Street

ME19EN

Eastgate

ME19LE

Rochester West & Borstal

ME19RY

Rochester West & Borstal

ME23WG

Eastgate

ME13NF

Sir Evelyn Road

ME39XN

Eastgate

Data Sources

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