Postcode ME1 1QY 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 418.2 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 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest large park is Temple Marsh.
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 418.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 155 ft away from ME1 1QY.
Rochester West near ME1 1QY has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £304,000 in Rochester West & Borstal area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £975,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £525,000 |
| Flats | 44 | £215,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £377,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £316,500 |
10 years price trend in Rochester West & Borstal
In the ME1 1QY postcode area, located within Rochester West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.