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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

ME11RL

Maidstone Road

ME11SR

The Precinct

ME11LZ

Fay Close

ME11PX

Eastgate

ME11YW

John Street

ME11UL

Ridley Road

ME19LE

Rochester West & Borstal

ME11TG

Kings Orchard

ME13AT

Mercury Close

ME11FN

Hooper's Road

ME11TN

Love Lane

ME11RY

Tupman Close

ME11LS

Northgate

ME13BJ

St Margarets Street

ME11XP

Gravel Walk

ME11FL

Bishopscourt Gardens

ME13DS

Kings Avenue

ME13EB

Southfields

ME11QW

The Esplanade

ME13DN

Baker Street

ME13EU

Ethelbert Road

ME11FB

The Mariners

ME13DE

Maidstone Road

ME13FB

Mercury Close

ME13AF

Priestfields

ME11NU

Keating Close

ME11YQ

Hoopers Road

ME11UN

Langdon Road

ME11UX

Star Hill

ME13HX

Mansel Drive

ME11EB

Esplanade

ME11QT

Castle Hill

ME11EW

High Street

ME19RN

Rochester West & Borstal

ME13GX

St Margarets Street

ME11LQ

Valetta Way

ME11QL

Esplanade

ME13BH

St Margarets Street

ME12BY

James Street

ME11LD

High Street

ME12BU

Delce Road

ME11FR

Corporation Street

ME11SF

Maidstone Road

ME12DW

Rochester Avenue

ME19NW

Eastgate

ME11HP

Darwin Court

ME13AL

Shorts Way

ME13DX

Cross Way

ME11RZ

Watts' Avenue

ME11XB

Star Hill

ME13DU

Grange Way

ME11YJ

John Street

ME11GY

Star Hill

ME11RA

Vange Cottage Mews

ME12DE

St Peter Street

ME19LJ

Eastgate

ME11FD

Anchor House

ME11FE

Valetta Way

ME11PD

Blue Boar Lane

ME11RN

Maidstone Road

ME19PN

Eastgate

ME19RT

Rochester West & Borstal

ME11UJ

Kings Row

ME11ES

Eastgate Terrace

ME11EH

High Street

ME11EU

High Street

ME19EP

Eastgate

ME11TQ

Churchfields Terrace

ME11NH

Corporation Street

ME11XH

Victoria Street

ME11YG

Hoopers Road

ME11JY

High Street

ME19HB

Eastgate

ME11EZ

High Street

ME11SL

Boley Hill

ME19RQ

Rochester West & Borstal

ME11TJ

St Margarets Mews

ME13BG

Borstal Road

ME13AS

Sunderland Close

ME11SB

Gordon Terrace

ME13DG

Albert Road

ME12GB

Delce Road

ME13GU

Gun Tower Mews

ME13AZ

Abbotts Close

ME19RF

Rochester West & Borstal

ME11DY

Harriet Drive

ME13AN

Sunderland Close

ME11AS

Castle Hill

ME12BF

James Street

ME12AA

Star Hill

ME11UF

St Margarets Street

ME13DT

Maidstone Road

ME23WG

Eastgate

ME11UD

Roebuck Road

ME19PF

Eastgate

ME19QY

Rochester West & Borstal

ME13AJ

Stirling Close

ME11QY

Hathaway Court

ME11SA

Watts Avenue

ME11XQ

Star Hill

Data Sources

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