Postcode ME1 3AG 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 South West area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rochester South West is £56,293 per year. The nearest station is Rochester located about 1.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Fort Clarence Gardens.
Rochester South West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,066 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.
Rochester South West has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rochester South West is £56,293 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from ME1 3AG.
Rochester South West near ME1 3AG 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 no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 3AG postcode area, located within Rochester South West, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME1 3AG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 128 Maidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 3DT | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Borstal Mini Market | Borstal Street, Medway, ME1 3JS | Walking directions to Borstal Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 142 Borstal Street, Rochester, ME1 3JS | 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 3AG, 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.