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Rochester West

England / South East / Medway / Rochester West

About

Rochester West is a residential area located in Medway, Kent. It sits on the western side of Rochester, close to the River Medway. The area features a mix of housing, including Victorian terraces, semi-detached homes, and modern developments. Local amenities include schools, parks, and small shops, catering to everyday needs. Rochester West is well-connected by road, with easy access to the A2 and M2, making it convenient for commuters.

The area is near Rochester town centre, which offers historic landmarks like Rochester Cathedral and Castle. Open spaces such as Borstal Recreation Ground provide green areas for leisure. Public transport links include bus routes serving nearby towns and Medway’s train stations. Rochester West balances suburban living with proximity to Medway’s urban and cultural attractions.

Area overview

On average Rochester West has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 202 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Rochester West is £46,800 per year. There are 3 schools in Rochester West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
202
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
19.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rochester West Population
7,456
Population density
5,059.4 per km²

Demographics

British
5,694
76.33%
Other White
563
7.55%
African
209
2.8%
Indian
168
2.25%
Bangladeshi
89
1.19%
Total population: 7,460

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency
1,068
29.17%
Owns with a mortgage
888
24.26%
Other social rented
764
20.87%
Owns outright
664
18.14%
Other forms of private rent
104
2.84%
Total households: 3,661

Property prices in Rochester West

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Rochester West area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,000 up to £975,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£600,000
Flats26£212,500
Semi-Detached8£481,250
Terraced36£350,750

10 years price trend in Rochester West

All postcodes in Rochester West

ME11ET

Eastgate

ME19PZ

Eastgate

ME11JD

Love Lane

ME11TN

Esplanade

ME11UA

King Edward Road

ME11UF

Esplanade

ME11UQ

Backfields

ME11YH

Hooper's Road

ME12DE

St Peter Street

ME23WG

Eastgate

ME19LJ

Eastgate

ME11PS

Applecross Close

ME12XN

Hellyar Court

ME11LN

Eastgate

ME11RA

Backfields

ME11RE

Crow Lane

ME11TP

Florin Drive

ME11XR

Gravel Walk

ME11YP

John Street

ME19RL

Rochester West

ME19RX

Rochester West

ME11LP

Eastgate

ME11SF

Morden Street

ME11TL

St Margaret's Street

ME13BJ

Gun Tower Mews

ME13DY

Shaws Way

ME13GX

Borstal Road

ME13HR

Manor Lane

ME19LX

Eastgate

ME11EH

Eastgate

ME11LA

Castle Hill

ME11ND

Almon Place

ME11NJ

Gas House Road

ME11NU

Esplanade

ME11RU

Magwitch Close

ME11SU

Minor Canon Row

ME11XZ

Union Street

ME11YB

Dunning's Lane

ME12DH

Delce Road

ME13AY

Rochester West

ME13DN

Baker Street

ME19LZ

Eastgate

ME19PF

Eastgate

ME19QZ

Rochester West

ME11LQ

Valetta Way

ME11SY

Shelley Rise

ME11XW

Gravel Walk

ME11YA

Rochester West

ME13AF

Priestfields

ME11LS

Northgate

ME11LZ

Fay Close

ME11PY

Bull Lane

ME11SA

Watts' Avenue

ME12DG

Delce Road

ME13BH

St Margaret's Street

ME19RB

Rochester West

ME19RR

Rochester West

ME11EL

Eastgate

ME11JN

Eastgate

ME11PD

Blue Boar Lane

ME11UD

Roebuck Road

ME11JX

Keating Close

ME11QT

Castle Hill

ME11QY

Hathaway Court

ME11SB

Gordon Terrace

ME11SG

Fennel Close

ME11SQ

Applecross Close

ME11UP

Horsley Road

ME11YN

Dunning's Lane

ME11YF

King Street

ME12BX

Foord Street

ME19HB

Eastgate

ME19LN

Eastgate

ME11JF

Bishops Walk

ME13FD

The Alps

ME19RN

Rochester West

ME11GY

Star Hill

ME11LD

Eastgate

ME11QL

Esplanade

ME12DF

Ross Street

ME13DE

Cecil Road

ME13DG

Albany Road

ME13ET

Albany Road

ME13GU

Gun Tower Mews

ME11GD

Gravel Walk

ME19LT

Eastgate

ME11EB

Esplanade

ME11HP

Rochester West

ME11QE

Esplanade

ME11QQ

Castle Hill

ME11RH

Lockington Grove

ME11RJ

Rochester West

ME11SE

The Close

ME11UG

St Margaret's Street

ME12FB

Foord Street

ME11DY

Fay Close

ME11GB

Star Hill

ME11NP

George Lane

ME11ST

King's Orchard

ME11XU

Cazeneuve Street

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.