Postcode ME1 3HR 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 109.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Rochester West is £46,800 per year. The nearest station is Cuxton located about 1.0 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Rochester West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,656 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Rochester West has a high crime rate, with approximately 109.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.3% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from ME1 3HR.
Rochester West near ME1 3HR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cuxton located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Cuxton | N/A | Walking directions to Cuxton |
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 3HR postcode area, located within Rochester West, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME1 3HR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Borstal Mini Market | Borstal Street, Medway, ME1 3JS | Walking directions to Borstal Mini Market |
| 0.2 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.