What kind of home is 2 Forge Cottages, Forge Lane, ME14 3DT?

2 Forge Cottages, Forge Lane, ME14 3DT is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 2 Forge Cottages, Forge Lane, ME14 3DT sell for?

2 Forge Cottages, Forge Lane, ME14 3DT last sold for £230,000 in September 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £85,400 in March 1999, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Forge Cottages, Forge Lane, ME14 3DT appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 1999 and September 2012, 2 Forge Cottages, Forge Lane, ME14 3DT rose from £85,400 to £230,000, a change of £144,600. That works out to roughly +7.6% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Forge Cottages, Forge Lane, ME14 3DT have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Forge Cottages, Forge Lane, ME14 3DT is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in May 2022. It has dropped from a C recorded in November 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Forge Cottages, Forge Lane, ME14 3DT?

2 Forge Cottages, Forge Lane, ME14 3DT has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Forge Cottages, Forge Lane, ME14 3DT use?

The latest EPC at 2 Forge Cottages, Forge Lane, ME14 3DT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2 Forge Cottages, Forge Lane, ME14 3DT?

The only planning records linked to 2 Forge Cottages, Forge Lane, ME14 3DT are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Forge Cottages, Forge Lane, ME14 3DT?

2 Forge Cottages, Forge Lane, ME14 3DT is in council tax band D.

Which area is 2 Forge Cottages, Forge Lane, ME14 3DT in?

2 Forge Cottages, Forge Lane, ME14 3DT sits in Boxley, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME14 postcode district in Kent.

How safe is the area around 2 Forge Cottages, Forge Lane, ME14 3DT?

Police records around 2 Forge Cottages, Forge Lane, ME14 3DT show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 60% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (383% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Forge Cottages, Forge Lane, ME14 3DT?

The closest primary school to 2 Forge Cottages, Forge Lane, ME14 3DT is Sandling Primary School (1.4km), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 2 Forge Cottages, Forge Lane, ME14 3DT?

The closest bus stop to 2 Forge Cottages, Forge Lane, ME14 3DT is The Kings Arms, 39m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Forge Cottages, Forge Lane, Boxley, Maidstone, ME14 3DT

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Forge Cottages

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

2 Forge Cottages is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Boxley, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME14 3DT). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (November 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Period features are noted in the property record.

Across 1999–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £348,000 sits 51.3% above the 2012 sale of £230,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2015. The record references conservation-area consent, which constrain future alterations. 14 years since the last transfer (September 2012).

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Period featuresYes
RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2022

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from Nov 2010

EPC improved fromC75toD67

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Forge Cottages, Forge Lane, Boxley, Maidstone, ME14 3DT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Forge Cottages sits within a conservation area — exterior works face additional planning controls.

1 application on record at 2 Forge Cottages, Forge Lane, Boxley, Maidstone, ME14 3DT

1decisions5documents3nearby

Flagged:Conservation area

Sept 2015
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Conservation area notification to 1no. Sycamore - 30% crown reduction (Approximately 2.5m)
Conservation Area
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
15/506274/TCA
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.

Current estimate

£348,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.6% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£230,000

Growth on file: 7.6% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

3 September 2012Most recent
£230,000
+169.3%over 13 years
11 March 1999
£85,400

Median price across the last 1 sales in ME14 3DT: £357,000 (2020–2020).

Nearby sales in ME14 3DT

1 Rose Cottage, Forge Lane, Boxley, Maidstone, ME14 3DT
Sold Aug 2020
£357,000

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Maidstone report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

6/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

The Kings Arms — bus stop.

Closest school

1.4 km

Sandling Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME14 3DT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME14 3DT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low

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