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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Corys Road
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Eastgate
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Esplanade
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Star Hill
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Union Street
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Baker Street
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Wouldham Road
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Cookham Wood Road
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Mount Road
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Wouldham Road
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Eastgate
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Castle Hill
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Rochester West
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Rochester West
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Rochester West
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Keating Close
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Star Hill
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Corys Road
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Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside
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Gordon Terrace
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Borstal Road
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Grange Way
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Sylewood Close
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St Margaret's Street
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Castle Hill
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New Road
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Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside
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Watts' Avenue
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Boley Hill
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Horsley Road
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Shorts Way
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Mercury Close
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Trevale Road
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Eastgate
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Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside
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Esplanade
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Borstal Road
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Sidney Road
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Mansel Drive
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Eastgate
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Eastgate
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Esplanade
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Castle Hill
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Backfields
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Orange Terrace
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Mercury Close
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Rochester South West
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Winford Mews
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Rochester South West
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Nags Head Lane
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Bishops Walk
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Eastgate
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Eastgate
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King Edward Road
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Eastgate
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Crow Lane
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Boley Hill
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St Margaret's Street
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