Postcode ME1 3JY 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54.3 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 Cuxton located about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Rochester South West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,488 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Rochester South West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 54.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 191 ft away from ME1 3JY.
Rochester South West near ME1 3JY 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Cuxton | N/A | Walking directions to Cuxton |
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 3JY postcode area, located within Rochester South West, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME1 3JY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 142 Borstal Street, Rochester, ME1 3JS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Borstal Mini Market | Borstal Street, Medway, ME1 3JS | Walking directions to Borstal Mini Market |
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 3JY, 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.