Postcode ME1 1SB 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 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 nearest station is Rochester, about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Esplanade Gardens.
Rochester West has an average 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 9.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME1 1SB.
Rochester West near ME1 1SB 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Rochester | N/A | Walking directions to Rochester |
| 0.9 mi | Strood (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Strood (Kent) |
| 0.9 mi | Chatham | N/A | Walking directions to Chatham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Esplanade Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Esplanade Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Churchfields | Small | Walking directions to Churchfields |
| 0.3 mi | The Vines | Small | Walking directions to The Vines |
Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 (about £344 per square foot) in Rochester West & Borstal area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,300,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £515,000 | £369 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £402,500 | £359 |
| Terraced | 46 | £322,500 | £350 |
| Flats | 58 | £197,500 | £313 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £408,750 | £160,000 | £300,000 | £290,000 |
| 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 | £562,500 | £210,000 | £379,000 | £365,000 |
| 2026 | £499,000 | £160,000 | £382,500 | £287,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £315 | £273 | £289 | £279 |
| 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 | £406 | £333 | £347 | £357 |
| 2026 | £377 | £291 | £351 | £331 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME1 1SB.
In the ME1 1SB postcode area, located within Rochester West, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME1 1SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Food & Wine | Eastgate, Medway, ME1 1EY | Walking directions to Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Rochester Avenue, Medway, ME1 2DS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Delce Road, Medway, ME1 2DT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 1SB, 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 1SB 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 1SB in Rochester West is £305,000 (about £344 per square foot) based on 155 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to ME1 1SB, including St Andrew's School (Rochester), St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Good) and King's School, Rochester. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to ME1 1SB is Rochester, about 768 m away.
ME1 1SB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,067 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 1SB 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.