Property profile

4 The Alps

ME1 3FD

Rochester West & Borstal

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Map showing 4, The Alps, Rochester

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Estimated sale price

£1,270,000

Detached sold in Rochester West & Borstal

The box shows the middle 50% of detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold24 Jan 2014
£910,000Change since last sale: +£360,000 (+40%)
Annualised change
+2.7% per yearMedway annualised change (detached) since 2014: +5.1% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £371 per sq ft
£324 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£46 per sq ft (−13%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Rochester West & Borstal
£575,000Estimate vs local median: +£695,000 (+121%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Detached
TenureFreehold
Floor area364 m² / 3,914 sq ft
EPC ratingB
EPC inspection11 Jul 2011

Sales history

DatePriceChange
24 Jan 2014£910,000-

Local market

Property prices in Rochester West & Borstal

Median price: £312,000
Price per sq ft: £351
Sales (last 12 months): 155
Typical range (middle 50%): £221K – £437K

Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £312,000 (about £351 per square foot) in Rochester West & Borstal area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,150,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rochester West & Borstal over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£575,000£371
Semi-Detached34£375,000£351
Terraced50£343,000£351
Flats52£198,500£339

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rochester West & Borstal

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rochester West & Borstal.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rochester West & Borstal.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rochester West & Borstal.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rochester West & Borstal.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rochester West & Borstal in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME1 3FD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME1 3FD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 2025Riverview Lodge Guest House, 88, Borstal Road, Rochester, ME1 3BDOtherFreehold£1,040,000
27 Jun 2025120A, Borstal Road, Rochester, ME1 3BDTerracedFreehold£405,000
25 Jun 20256, Harriet Drive, Rochester, ME1 1DYFlatsLeasehold£200,000
03 Oct 20252, Abbotts Close, Rochester, ME1 3AZDetachedFreehold£1,150,000
18 Jun 202625, Fennel Close, Rochester, ME1 1LWSemi-DetachedFreehold£452,500

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1 The Alps, RochesterFreehold461 m²£937,500 (2014)
2, The Alps, RochesterFreehold364 m²£750,000 (2014)
3, The Alps, RochesterFreehold364 m²£875,000 (2012)
5, The Alps, RochesterFreehold364 m²£860,000 (2013)
6 The Alps, RochesterFreehold449 m²£1,375,000 (2022)

Area insights for ME1 3FD

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Overview

Postcode ME1 3FD 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 £312,000 (around £351 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £220,750 and £436,750. The nearest station is Rochester, about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Temple Marsh.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
36.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Rochester West has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36.6%

Approximately 36.6% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Rochester West is £58,793 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from ME1 3FD.

Flood risk

No risk

Rochester West near ME1 3FD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rochester located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ME1 3FD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Rochester

N/A

Walking directions to Rochester

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ME1 3FD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miTemple MarshLargeWalking directions to Temple Marsh
0.2 miFort Clarence GardensSmallWalking directions to Fort Clarence Gardens

Area Profile

Population
308
Population density
2,692.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.73(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.83(+37%)
Other theft
7.66(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.07(-43%)
Vehicle crime
5.89(+59%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
245
79.03%
Other White
14
4.52%
Other Asian
10
3.23%
Irish
9
2.9%
Pakistani
6
1.94%
Total population: 310

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
37.45%
No qualifications
55
21.24%
Level 3 (A level)
39
15.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
11.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.34%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
51
35.17%
Owns with a mortgage
48
33.1%
Owns outright
28
19.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
7.59%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.07%
Total households: 145

Schools

In the ME1 3FD postcode area, located within Rochester West, there are 6 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.

Nearby schools for ME1 3FD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimarySt William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.5 miNot applicableSt Andrew's School (Rochester)Other independent school
0.5 miPrimarySt Peter's Infant SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ME1 3FD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ME1 3FD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSpar128 Maidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 3DTWalking directions to Spar