Postcode ME1 1XQ 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 138.9 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 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Victoria Gardens.
Rochester West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,949 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Rochester West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 138.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.7% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 10 ft away from ME1 1XQ.
Rochester West near ME1 1XQ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Rochester | N/A | Walking directions to Rochester |
| 0.6 mi | Chatham | N/A | Walking directions to Chatham |
| 0.9 mi | Strood (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Strood (Kent) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Fort Pitt Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Fort Pitt Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Churchfields | Small | Walking directions to Churchfields |
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 1XQ postcode area, located within Rochester West, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME1 1XQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | City Minimart | Cazeneuve Street, Medway, ME1 1XU | Walking directions to City Minimart |
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | Eastgate, Medway, ME1 1HX | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.1 mi | Food & Wine | Eastgate, Medway, ME1 1EY | Walking directions to Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | S & J News | High Street, Medway, ME1 1EY | Walking directions to S & J News |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Rochester Avenue, Medway, ME1 2DS | Walking directions to Londis |
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 1XQ, 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.