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Rochester West

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About

Rochester West is a residential district situated on the western side of the River Medway, directly opposite the more historic centre of Rochester. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates, local schools, and several retail parks that serve the wider community. Its layout is primarily functional, with major roads like the A229 and M2 providing key transport links through the area, connecting it to Chatham and the motorway network.

The area includes the notable estate of Borstal, which gives its name to the youth detention system. Housing here is a mix of terraced homes, semis, and some low-rise flats, with green spaces like Borstal Recreation Ground providing local leisure space. The district functions largely as a commuter base, with its identity closely tied to its practical role within the larger Medway Towns conurbation.

Area overview

On average Rochester West has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 136 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 per household in Rochester West is £58,793 per year. There are 3 schools in Rochester West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rochester West is home to around 7,456 people, with a population density of about 5,059.4 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
136
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
72.16(+128%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.76(+215%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.42(+139%)
Other theft
11.27(+101%)
Drugs
9.79(+255%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,469
39.75%
Level 3 (A level)
1,027
16.54%
No qualifications
892
14.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
835
13.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
590
9.5%
Total 16+ residents: 6,211

Housing

Housing tenure

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 93 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Rochester West 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced39£350,000
Detached7£515,000
Flats31£215,000
Semi-Detached16£491,250

10 years median price trend in Rochester West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rochester West.

All postcodes in Rochester West

ME11TL

St Margarets Street

ME11TZ

Rochester West & Borstal

ME13DP

York Road

ME13QQ

Mercury Close

ME11LW

Fennel Close

ME19LT

Eastgate

ME11XD

Union Street

ME11FS

Star Hill

ME11SD

The Close

ME11SJ

Minor Canon Row

ME39XN

Eastgate

ME11ST

Minor Canon Row

ME11RS

Tupman Close

ME13AR

Shorts Way

ME11PY

High Street

ME19EN

Eastgate

ME11XZ

Union Street

ME11ND

Corporation Street

ME13DW

Baker Street

ME11TP

Florin Drive

ME19QZ

Rochester West & Borstal

ME11QE

Esplanade

ME11QA

Seaford Court

ME11XN

The Terrace

ME11FP

Corporation Street

ME11YY

John Street

ME11BE

King Street

ME11RQ

Crow Lane

ME11LN

High Street

ME11BJ

Huxley Court

ME11LF

Castle Hill

ME11SS

Gleanings Mews

ME19PZ

Eastgate

ME11QH

Sealand Court

ME11UG

St Margarets Street

ME11AE

Davy Court

ME11QJ

Castle Hill

ME11QQ

Castle Hill

ME11YE

King Street

ME19NU

Eastgate

ME11SG

Fennel Close

ME11YS

Sage Road

ME11EP

Blue Boar Lane

ME11RF

Crow Lane

ME19QL

Rochester West & Borstal

ME11XW

Gravel Walk

ME19HX

Eastgate

ME11YB

Dunnings Lane

ME11YA

Pleasant Row

ME11ER

High Street

ME13EP

St Margarets Street

ME11NP

Parrs Head Mews

ME11LX

High Street

ME19RW

Rochester West & Borstal

ME11SX

The Precinct

ME11TB

Valetta Way

ME11XR

Gravel Walk

ME11TS

St Margaret's Street

ME19QT

Eastgate

ME11LA

Castle View Mews

ME13EA

Maidstone Road

ME13BS

Maidstone Road

ME11BQ

Crow Lane

ME11YH

Hoopers Road

ME13FD

The Alps

ME13JF

The Queen Mother Court

ME11SE

The Close

ME11LP

Eastgate

ME11TR

St Margarets Street

ME11YF

King Street

ME11JF

Bishops Walk

ME11QF

Shorland Court

ME13ET

Albany Road

ME11LB

College Yard

ME11AA

High Street

ME11EQ

Keating Close

ME19RY

Rochester West & Borstal

ME11NB

Blue Boar Lane

ME11GD

Gravel Walk

ME12BZ

Queen Street

ME13HN

The Graylings

ME11JU

Eastgate

ME12DF

Ross Street

ME12DD

St Peter Street

ME13AW

Shorts Way

ME11JD

Love Lane

ME38AQ

Eastgate

ME11JT

High Street

ME11ZP

Rochester West & Borstal

ME11FA

Valetta Way

ME11UP

Mitre Road

ME11TU

St Margarets Street

ME11TF

Cobden Terrace

ME19SA

Rochester West & Borstal

ME11YN

John Street

ME11EL

High Street

ME13DR

Cornwall Road

ME11JS

High Street

ME11ET

Eastgate

ME13ER

St Margarets Street

Data Sources

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