£260,000
Flats sold in Rochester West & Borstal
Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.
An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.
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Estimate calculated .
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2015 | £199,995 | - |
Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £313,500 (about £351 per square foot) in Rochester West & Borstal area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,150,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £575,000 | £371 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £380,000 | £351 |
| Terraced | 51 | £345,000 | £352 |
| Flats | 53 | £195,000 | £335 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £408,750 | £159,000 | £330,000 | £320,500 |
| 2017 | £478,750 | £171,500 | £340,000 | £282,500 |
| 2018 | £507,000 | £186,000 | £302,000 | £292,500 |
| 2019 | £525,000 | £214,998 | £353,500 | £410,000 |
| 2020 | £500,000 | £208,500 | £325,000 | £365,000 |
| 2021 | £551,000 | £235,000 | £424,000 | £348,500 |
| 2022 | £579,000 | £245,000 | £478,000 | £367,500 |
| 2023 | £672,500 | £250,000 | £370,000 | £382,500 |
| 2024 | £600,000 | £217,000 | £385,000 | £317,000 |
| 2025 | £575,000 | £210,000 | £380,000 | £365,000 |
| 2026 | £515,000 | £180,000 | £370,000 | £322,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £315 | £278 | £280 | £278 |
| 2017 | £382 | £278 | £305 | £292 |
| 2018 | £338 | £293 | £312 | £311 |
| 2019 | £337 | £340 | £322 | £299 |
| 2020 | £297 | £323 | £309 | £324 |
| 2021 | £368 | £370 | £366 | £336 |
| 2022 | £400 | £385 | £383 | £356 |
| 2023 | £489 | £398 | £362 | £366 |
| 2024 | £397 | £355 | £371 | £340 |
| 2025 | £404 | £333 | £349 | £360 |
| 2026 | £386 | £343 | £352 | £341 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME1 1SD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Aug 2026 | 15, The Close, Rochester, ME1 1SD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 1, The Close, Rochester, ME1 1SD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £600,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 7, The Close, Rochester, ME1 1SD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £630,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 11, The Close, Rochester, ME1 1SD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £625,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 29, Langdon Road, Rochester, ME1 1UN | Terraced | Freehold | £427,500 |
| Address | Tenure | Floor area | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The Close, Rochester | Freehold | 159 m² | £600,000 (2025) |
| 3, The Close, Rochester | Freehold | 148 m² | £465,000 (2019) |
| 5, The Close, Rochester | Freehold | 157 m² | £450,000 (2019) |
| 6, The Close, Rochester | Freehold | 169 m² | £445,000 (2016) |
| 7 The Close, Rochester | Freehold | 161 m² | £630,000 (2025) |
| 10, The Close, Rochester | Freehold | 164 m² | £300,000 (2010) |
| 11 The Close, Rochester | Freehold | 200 m² | £625,000 (2025) |
| 12 The Close, Rochester | Freehold | 157 m² | £515,000 (2021) |
| 13 The Close, Rochester, Rochester | Freehold | 185 m² | £247,000 (2003) |
| 14 The Close, Rochester | Freehold | 153 m² | £205,000 (2003) |
Postcode ME1 1SD is located in an urban city, within the Rochester West & Borstal area of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Rochester West area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rochester West is £58,793 per year. The median sale price in Rochester West & Borstal is £313,500 (around £351 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £220,375 and £439,625. The nearest station is Rochester, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Esplanade Gardens.
Rochester West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,053 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Rochester West has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rochester West is £58,793 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME1 1SD.
Rochester West near ME1 1SD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rochester located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Rochester | N/A | Walking directions to Rochester |
| 0.9 mi | Chatham | N/A | Walking directions to Chatham |
| 1 mi | Strood (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Strood (Kent) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Esplanade Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Esplanade Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Churchfields | Small | Walking directions to Churchfields |
| 0.3 mi | The Vines | Small | Walking directions to The Vines |
In the ME1 1SD postcode area, located within Rochester West, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | St Andrew's School (Rochester) | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
St Andrew's School (Rochester) ratingInspection information
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 16 Jun 2026. | |
St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 16 Jun 2026
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Peter's Infant School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Dec 2018. | |
St Peter's Infant School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Dec 2018
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7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ME1 1SD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | City Minimart | Cazeneuve Street, Medway, ME1 1XU | Walking directions to City Minimart |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 179-181 Rochester Avenue, Rochester, ME1 2DS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Delce Road, Medway, ME1 2DT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Food & Wine | Eastgate, Medway, ME1 1EY | Walking directions to Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | S & J News | 190-192 High Street, Rochester, ME1 1EY | Walking directions to S & J News |