43, Forge Lane
43, Forge Lane
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 43, Forge Lane, Rochester is an early-century freehold house with 957 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 484 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 43, Forge Lane, Rochester is £434,996 and the estimated rental value is £1,747 per month.
Forge Lane, Higham, Rochester, ME3 is located in the borough of Gravesham within the ME3 postal district.
Our Data Sources
43, Forge Lane, Rochester has a single entry in the Land Registry from April 2017 and a single entry in the EPC database dated July 2016.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 4 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If 43, Forge Lane, Rochester is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £456,746 and a rental value of £1,834 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £404,546 and a rental value of £1,624 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 43, Forge Lane, Rochester has decreased by £24 (0.0%), while its estimated rental value has grown by £38 per month (2.2%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 4.8%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 43, Forge Lane, Rochester sits on a plot of 484 m2.
We have plot size data on 19 out of 19 other houses in the postcode and 43, Forge Lane, Rochester sits on the 8th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
43, Forge Lane, Rochester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of F. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 30 Jul 2016.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 43, Forge Lane, Rochester was last sold on 19th April 2017 for £340,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has only had this single sale since 1995.
Since April 2017, the market for similar properties has risen by 18.5%.
- Sold Apr 2017£340,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 43, Forge Lane, Rochester within a radius of 1.7 kilometres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 51, Forge Lane, Rochester, ME3 7AH, a freehold house which sold for £465,000 on the 8th October 2020.
Read more about house prices in ME3.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Forge Lane, Higham, Rochester, ME3 has a total of 76 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 43, Forge Lane, Rochester is the 38th largest and the 30th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £52k more expensive than the average property in ME3.
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Schools Nearby
- 1.3kmHigham Primary School
- 1.8kmShorne Church of England Primary School
- 1.9kmBligh Primary School (Juniors)
- 1.8kmLeigh Academy Strood
- 3.5kmMaritime Academy
- 4.4kmThamesview School
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 43, Forge Lane, Rochester is Higham station, which is 1.7 kilometres away.
- 1.7kmHigham
- 3.4kmStrood (Kent)
- 4.3kmCuxton
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, superfast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
