Our Data Sources
16, Forge Lane, Rochester has 21 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in November 2015 and a single entry in the EPC database dated June 2015.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
1Sales dated prior to 2007 are shown, but are not used in our calculations.
Price Range & Condition
The condition of a property plays an important role in determining its value, with the degree of impact varying by property type, size and location.
For 16, Forge Lane, Rochester, we estimate a market value of £343,424 and a rental value of £1,807 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £304,176 and £1,600 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 16, Forge Lane, Rochester as measuring 113 m2.
That makes it the 16th largest plot in the postcode, where 18 of the 20 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
16, Forge Lane, Rochester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of F. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 09 Jun 2015.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 16, Forge Lane, Rochester completed on 27th November 2015 at £245,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold twice.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 40.1% over the period since November 2015.
- Sold Nov 2015£245,000
- Sold Dec 2001£115,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2017 92 properties similar to 16, Forge Lane, Rochester have sold within a radius of 1.8 kilometres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 15th September 2025, was 18, The Braes, Rochester, ME3 7NA, a freehold house which sold for £290,000.
Read more about house prices in ME3.
- Sold Sep 2025£290,000 | 3 Bed House18, The Braes, Rochester, ME3 7NA18, The Braes, Rochester, ME3 7NA
- Sold Jun 2025£385,000 | 3 Bed House28, Dombey Close, Rochester, ME3 7AE28, Dombey Close, Rochester, ME3 7AE
- Sold Mar 2025£275,000 | 3 Bed House3, Villa Road, Rochester, ME3 7BS3, Villa Road, Rochester, ME3 7BS
- Sold Sep 2024£365,000 | 3 Bed House15, Villa Road, Rochester, ME3 7BS15, Villa Road, Rochester, ME3 7BS
- Sold Sep 2024£280,000 | 3 Bed House14, Norah Lane, Rochester, ME3 7EP14, Norah Lane, Rochester, ME3 7EP
Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £379,061, ranging from £291,245 to £489,656.
- 12 Forge Lane
3 Bed House | 8 m | Est. Value: £307,173
- 10 Forge Lane
3 Bed House | 12 m | Est. Value: £315,286
- 8 Forge Lane
3 Bed House | 16 m | Est. Value: £315,286
- 20 Forge Lane
4 Bed House | 17 m | Est. Value: £374,662
- 22 Forge Lane
4 Bed House | 27 m | Est. Value: £418,668
Location Comparison
Of the 76 addresses on Forge Lane, Higham, Rochester, ME3, 16, Forge Lane, Rochester comes out as the 42nd largest and the 66th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £61k less expensive than the average property across the ME3 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Higham Primary School1.0 km away
- Shorne Church of England Primary School1.8 km away
- Bligh Primary School (Juniors)2.3 km away
- Leigh Academy Strood2.1 km away
- Maritime Academy3.6 km away
- Thamesview School4.3 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Higham|1.4 km away
- Strood (Kent)|3.5 km away
- Cuxton|4.6 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches superfast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.
