Postcode ME1 1QL 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 74.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rochester West is £58,793 per year. The nearest station is Rochester located about 1.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 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 74.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Rochester West is £58,793 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 10 ft away from ME1 1QL.
Rochester West near ME1 1QL 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Rochester | N/A | Walking directions to Rochester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Temple Marsh | Large | Walking directions to Temple Marsh |
| 0.3 mi | Fort Clarence Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Fort Clarence 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 1QL postcode area, located within Rochester West, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME1 1QL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Spar | 128 Maidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 3DT | Walking directions to Spar |
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 1QL, 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.