78, Forge Lane
78, Forge Lane
Description & Estimates
The public record describes 78, Forge Lane, Rochester as a mid-century house with 710 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 305 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
78, Forge Lane, Rochester has an estimated sale value of £373,896 and an estimated rental value of £1,608 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Forge Lane, Higham, Rochester, ME3 lies in the borough of Gravesham, within the ME3 postal district.
Our Data Sources
78, Forge Lane, Rochester has no records in the the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated June 2022.
We combine this information with public data 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
In very good condition, we estimate 78, Forge Lane, Rochester would be worth £392,590, with a potential rental value of £1,689 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £347,723, with a rental value of £1,496 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 78, Forge Lane, Rochester has declined by £21 (0.0%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has climbed by £35 (2.2%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.2%.
Plot Size
78, Forge Lane, Rochester occupies a 305 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 19 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 19th largest.
Energy Efficiency
78, Forge Lane, Rochester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 30 Jun 2022.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 1.7 kilometres of 78, Forge Lane, Rochester across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 10, Chilton Drive, Rochester, ME3 7BW, a freehold house, sold at £362,500 on the 26th February 2026.
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
Our analysis of the public data ranks 78, Forge Lane, Rochester as the 71st largest and the 47th most expensive of the 76 addresses on Forge Lane, Higham, Rochester, ME3.
Against the ME3 postcode district average, it is £9k less expensive than the typical property.
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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
Higham station is the nearest stop to 78, Forge Lane, Rochester at 1.7 kilometres away.
- 1.7kmHigham
- 3.4kmStrood (Kent)
- 4.3kmCuxton
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
