Postcode ME1 3YB 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 very high crime levels, with around 123.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Rochester South West is £48,800 per year. The nearest station is Cuxton located about 1.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Rochester South West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,516 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Rochester South West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 123.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 13.5% 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 of residents in Rochester South West is £48,800 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 3 ft away from ME1 3YB.
Rochester South West near ME1 3YB 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 3YB postcode area, located within Rochester South West, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME1 3YB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 53-55 Orion Road, Rochester, ME1 2UH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Kent Mart | Hawser Road, Medway, ME1 3PB | Walking directions to Kent Mart |
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.