Postcode ME1 1QE 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 269.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rochester West is £58,793 per year. The nearest station is Strood (Kent) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest large park is Esplanade Gardens.
Rochester West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,067 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 19 ft away from ME1 1QE.
Rochester West near ME1 1QE 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Watermill Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Watermill Gardens |
Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £327,500 in Rochester West & Borstal area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £515,000 |
| Flats | 51 | £210,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £387,500 |
| Terraced | 52 | £334,750 |
10 year median price trend in Rochester West & Borstal
In the ME1 1QE postcode area, located within Rochester West, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME1 1QE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Castle Food and Wine | Eastgate, Medway, 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 (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for ME1 1QE, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.