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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

ME13DW

Baker Street

ME38AQ

Eastgate

ME11EQ

Keating Close

ME11AS

Castle Hill

ME19RH

Rochester West

ME19RS

Rochester West

ME11FT

Star Hill

ME11SD

Gordon Terrace

ME13DS

Grange Way

ME11TS

St Margaret's Street

ME11SL

Boley Hill

ME11FN

Hooper's Road

ME11RZ

Watts' Avenue

ME11SW

Castle Hill

ME11UW

Horsley Road

ME12BZ

Hellyar Court

ME13AW

Shorts Way

ME13FB

Mercury Close

ME11EU

Eastgate

ME11JU

Eastgate

ME11PT

Eastgate

ME11QW

Esplanade

ME11YQ

Hooper's Road

ME13BG

Borstal Road

ME13HX

Mansel Drive

ME11QJ

Castle Hill

ME11SN

Epaul Lane

ME19NU

Eastgate

ME11SS

Esplanade

ME11UH

Backfields

ME11JS

Eastgate

ME11QA

Esplanade

ME11XB

Orange Terrace

ME12BY

James Street

ME13AL

Mercury Close

ME13AT

Mercury Close

ME13AZ

Abbotts Close

ME39WP

Eastgate

ME11AE

Bishops Walk

ME11ER

Eastgate

ME11EP

Blue Boar Lane

ME11TJ

St Margaret's Mews

ME13DU

Borstal Road

ME11AF

Bishops Walk

ME11FD

Valetta Way

ME11NW

Gas House Road

ME11TG

Eastgate

ME11TU

King Edward Road

ME11XH

Rochester West

ME11XP

Gravel Walk

ME11XQ

Star Hill

ME11XS

Rochester West

ME12BF

James Street

ME12GB

Delce Road

ME19NW

Eastgate

ME11RY

Tupman Close

ME11AD

Weatherly Close

ME11RF

Crow Lane

ME11SR

Boley Hill

ME11TF

John Street

ME11TZ

Rochester West

ME11XJ

Rochester West

ME11YZ

St Margaret's Street

ME12BU

Delce Road

ME13AR

Shorts Way

ME19LE

Rochester West

ME11FS

Star Hill

ME11TE

Baker's Walk

ME11TR

St Margaret's Street

ME11YD

King Street

ME11YG

Hooper's Road

ME13EP

St Margaret's Street

ME19EN

Eastgate
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.