Postcode ME1 9HB 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 414.9 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 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest large park is Esplanade Gardens.
Rochester West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,067 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Rochester West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 414.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 11.6% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 48 ft away from ME1 9HB.
Rochester West near ME1 9HB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £309,500 in Rochester West & Borstal area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £975,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £562,500 |
| Flats | 48 | £217,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £381,000 |
| Terraced | 46 | £315,000 |
10 years price trend in Rochester West & Borstal
In the ME1 9HB postcode area, located within Rochester West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.