What’s changing in Borstal
ME1, Medway · within 0.75 miles of the middle · updated 16 October 2026
⛅ 15° nowForecast: MET Norway
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- Sun 🌦️12° 8°
- Mon 🌦️11° 7°
- Tue 🌧️13° 10°
- Wed 🌦️14° 9°
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House prices in Borstal
Over the last six months, 18 homes sold within 0.75 miles of Borstal. Half sold for more than £303,000 and half for less. The cheapest was £163,000 and the dearest £845,000.
- 5 Priestfields, RochesterDetached house · Thu 13 Aug£845,000
- 1 Kennard Close, RochesterSemi-detached house · Thu 30 Jul£290,000
- 10 Baker Street, RochesterSemi-detached house · Thu 16 Jul£240,000
- 11 Applecross Close, RochesterSemi-detached house · Fri 10 Jul£235,000
- 40 Mansel Drive, RochesterFlat · Tue 30 Jun£215,000
- 26 Tupman Close, RochesterTerraced house · Tue 30 Jun£360,000
- 89 Valley View Road, RochesterSemi-detached house · Mon 22 Jun£336,000
- 25 Fennel Close, RochesterSemi-detached house · Thu 18 Jun£452,500
Businesses in Borstal
- The White HorsePub · 140m 4
- AJ NewsFood shop · 0.1 miles 5
- Mutiny TattooTattoo and piercing · 0.2 miles
- Focus ChemistsPharmacy · 0.1 miles
- Medway Towns Rowing ClubSport league · 0.4 miles
- The Only Way Is GroomingPet groomer · 0.7 miles
- Empire 22 Car SalesAuto dealer · 0.2 miles
- The Carpet Cleaning GuyCleaning service · 0.2 miles
Planning applications in Borstal
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Approved: Rear extension at 160 Borstal Road Rochester Medway
Construction of a single storey rear extension to lower ground floor with terrace above to upper ground floor
160 Borstal Road Rochester Medway ME1 3BB -
Approved: Planning application at 66 Priestfields Rochester Medway
Construction of single storey garage/store with study to rear. Construction of car port and security gates. Associated landscaping. Installation of new window to existing en suite - Demolition of existing garage
66 Priestfields Rochester Medway ME1 3AB -
Approved: Rear extension at 9 Nashenden Lane Borstal Rochester Medway
Construction of a single storey extension to rear
9 Nashenden Lane Borstal Rochester Medway ME1 3JQ -
Approved: Extension at Queen Mother Court The Queen Mother Court Rochester Medway
Construction of a three storey extension to house access lift
Queen Mother Court The Queen Mother Court Rochester Medway ME1 3JF
Roadworks and road closures in Borstal
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Temporary lights on Borstal Street (Uk Power Networks South Eastern)
5 Oct to 31 Oct. A new connection to a building in the road and on the verge. Multi-way temporary traffic lights.
Borstal Street, Borstal, Rochester -
Temporary lights on Wouldham Road (Uk Power Networks South Eastern)
16 Oct to 31 Oct. A new connection to a building in the road. Multi-way temporary traffic lights.
Wouldham Road, Borstal, Rochester -
Road closed: Burham Road (Uk Power Networks South Eastern)
19 Oct to 15 Nov. A new connection to a building in the road and on the verge. The road will be closed.
Burham Road, Borstal, Rochester -
Temporary lights on Roman Way (Harlaxton Energy Networks)
19 Oct to 31 Oct. Work on pipes or cables in the road and on the pavement. Multi-way temporary traffic lights.
Roman Way, Strood, Rochester -
Temporary lights on Priestfields (Uk Power Networks South Eastern)
28 Oct to 4 Nov. A new connection to a building in the road. Two-way temporary traffic lights.
Priestfields, Rochester -
Temporary lights on Wouldham Road (Uk Power Networks South Eastern)
2 Nov to 15 Nov. A new connection to a building in the road. Multi-way temporary traffic lights.
Wouldham Road, Borstal, Rochester
Fuel prices near Borstal
- UnleadedCheapest 174.9p at MFG Morrisons Strood, 1.2 miles and 1 other · most around 175.9p · dearest 178.9p · 10 stations
- DieselCheapest 199.9p at Rontec Temple Farm, 0.8 miles and 5 others · most around 200.4p · dearest 204.9p · 12 stations
Within two miles, from the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme, updated every half hour.
New food places and hygiene scores in Borstal
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The Who'd Ha Thought It scored 5 out of 5 for hygiene
Inspected 22 Sept. 5 means "very good". A pub or bar.
Whod Ha Thought It, 9 Baker Street, Rochester, Medway, ME1 3DN -
Visits Centre Snack Bar scored 5 out of 5 for hygiene
Inspected 18 Sept. 5 means "very good". A restaurant or café.
Hmp Rochester, Fort Road, Borstal, Rochester, ME1 3QS
What’s on in Borstal
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Freaky Friday Bingo 30/10 - Buzz Bingo Medway at Buzz Bingo Medway
Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy any main meal, a selected drink & your bingo for just £10! Food & drink · From 19:00 · £10.00
Buzz Bingo Medway, Medway Valley Leisure Park, Chariot Way, Rochester, ME2 2SS
Street reports in Borstal
Schools in Borstal
- The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) Outstanding in every area (2025)
- St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School School remains Good (2023)
- Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Outstanding (2023)
- The Rochester Grammar School Good (2023)
GPs, dentists and care in Borstal
- Dr Chidambaram Balachander Good (2019)
- HMP Rochester Dentists aren’t rated by the CQC
- HMYOI Cookham Wood Dentists aren’t rated by the CQC
Charities in Borstal
- The Meapa THE PROVISION OF A FACILITY TO ASSIST AND PROMOTE THE SPORT OF GYMNASTICS TO ALL
- Foord Almshouses Provision and management of self-contained accommodation for elderly people
- Mount Of God Christian Organisation +ö+ç-úBRINGING PEOPLE BACK TO GOD'S ORIGINAL PLAN AND RECOVERY OF DESTINIES+ö+ç+ÿThe Church has been founded for the benefit of mankind,…
- Solution House Project Providing shelter for the homeless
- Action For Borstal Community Project The Centre offers activities to the families of Borstal, Rochester and surrounding areas. We provide a pre-school for children aged two to…
Crime in Borstal
67 crimes were reported within 0.75 miles of Borstal in August 2026. The most common were violence (27), anti-social behaviour (16), vehicle crime (3).