Postcode ME1 1LF 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 269.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.2× 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 Strood (Kent), about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Esplanade Gardens.
Rochester West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,339 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Rochester West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 269.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.7% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 128 ft away from ME1 1LF.
Rochester West near ME1 1LF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Strood (Kent) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Strood (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Strood (Kent) |
| 0.5 mi | Rochester | N/A | Walking directions to Rochester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Esplanade Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Esplanade Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Churchfields | Small | Walking directions to Churchfields |
| 0.3 mi | Watermill Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Watermill Gardens |
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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME1 1LF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan 2026 | Moat Cottage, 7, Castle Hill, Rochester, ME1 1QQ | Detached | Freehold | £515,000 | |
| 09 Jul 2026 | 44, High Street, Rochester, ME1 1LD | Other | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2026 | 44A, High Street, Rochester, ME1 1LD | Flats | Leasehold | £420,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 3, George Lane, Rochester, ME1 1NW | Flats | Leasehold | £260,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 41, High Street, Rochester, ME1 1LN | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 |
In the ME1 1LF postcode area, located within Rochester West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ME1 1LF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Castle Food and Wine | 33 High Street, Rochester, ME1 1LN | Walking directions to Castle Food and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Cory's Road, Medway, ME1 1GQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Strood Express | High Street, Medway, ME2 4AB | Walking directions to Strood Express |
| 0.3 mi | Reena Food Store | 8 - 10 High Street, Rochester, ME2 4AP | Walking directions to Reena Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Park & Shop | High Street, Medway, ME2 4AP | Walking directions to Park & Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Medway district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for ME1 1LF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alex Paterson
Rochester West & Borstal - Elected 4 May 2023
Linda Jill Bowen
Rochester West & Borstal - Elected 4 May 2023
Paula Wilhelmina Hamilton
Rochester West & Borstal - Elected 4 May 2023
Lauren Edwards
Rochester and Strood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ME1 1LF records about 270 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around ME1 1LF in Rochester West & Borstal is £313,500 (about £351 per square foot) based on 158 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to ME1 1LF, including Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School, King's School, Rochester and St Andrew's School (Rochester). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to ME1 1LF is Strood (Kent), about 641 m away.
ME1 1LF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,339 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Rochester and Strood covering ME1 1LF is Lauren Edwards (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alex Paterson (Labour and Co-operative Party), Linda Jill Bowen (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Paula Wilhelmina Hamilton (Labour and Co-operative Party).