Postcode ME1 1QA is located in an urban city, within the Rochester West & Borstal ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Rochester West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 109.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Rochester West is £46,800 per year. The nearest station is Rochester located about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest large park is Temple Marsh.
Rochester West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,656 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Rochester West has a high crime rate, with approximately 109.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.3% 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 of residents in Rochester West is £46,800 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 7 ft away from ME1 1QA.
Rochester West near ME1 1QA has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rochester located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Rochester | N/A | Walking directions to Rochester |
| 0.8 mi | Strood (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Strood (Kent) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Temple Marsh | Large | Walking directions to Temple Marsh |
| 0.3 mi | Esplanade Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Esplanade Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Churchfields | Small | Walking directions to Churchfields |
Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £311,000 in Rochester West & Borstal area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,100,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £587,500 |
| Flats | 51 | £210,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £377,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £332,500 |
10 year median price trend in Rochester West & Borstal
In the ME1 1QA postcode area, located within Rochester West, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME1 1QA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | City Minimart | Cazeneuve Street, Medway, ME1 1XU | Walking directions to City Minimart |
| 0.4 mi | S & J News | High Street, Medway, ME1 1EY | Walking directions to S & J News |
| 0.5 mi | Food & Wine | Eastgate, Medway, ME1 1EY | Walking directions to Food & Wine |
| 0.5 mi | Castle Food and Wine | Eastgate, Medway, ME1 1LN | Walking directions to Castle Food and Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Medway district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.