Postcode ME1 2FB 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 178.2 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 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest large park is Esplanade 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 178.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 34.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME1 2FB.
Rochester West near ME1 2FB 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 |
| 0.7 mi | Chatham | N/A | Walking directions to Chatham |
| 0.9 mi | Strood (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Strood (Kent) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Esplanade Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Esplanade Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Fort Pitt Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Fort Pitt Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Churchfields | Small | Walking directions to Churchfields |
Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £311,000 in Rochester West & Borstal area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,100,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £587,500 |
| Flats | 51 | £210,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £377,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £332,500 |
10 year median price trend in Rochester West & Borstal
In the ME1 2FB postcode area, located within Rochester West, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME1 2FB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | City Minimart | Cazeneuve Street, Medway, ME1 1XU | Walking directions to City Minimart |
| 0.2 mi | Food & Wine | Eastgate, Medway, ME1 1EY | Walking directions to Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | S & J News | High Street, Medway, ME1 1EY | Walking directions to S & J News |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | Eastgate, Medway, ME1 1HX | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Local Supermarket | Rochester Avenue, Medway, ME1 2DS | Walking directions to Local Supermarket |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.