What kind of home is 1 Forge Lane, ME15 0HG?

1 Forge Lane, ME15 0HG is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 1 Forge Lane, ME15 0HG have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Forge Lane, ME15 0HG is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Forge Lane, ME15 0HG?

1 Forge Lane, ME15 0HG has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft). That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME15 0HG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Forge Lane, ME15 0HG use?

The latest EPC at 1 Forge Lane, ME15 0HG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Forge Lane, ME15 0HG?

1 Forge Lane, ME15 0HG is in council tax band D.

Which area is 1 Forge Lane, ME15 0HG in?

1 Forge Lane, ME15 0HG sits in East Farleigh, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME15 postcode district in Kent.

What is crime like near 1 Forge Lane, ME15 0HG?

Police records around 1 Forge Lane, ME15 0HG show an average of 414 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Forge Lane, ME15 0HG?

The closest primary school to 1 Forge Lane, ME15 0HG is East Farleigh Primary School (398m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oakwood Park Grammar School (2.2km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Forge Lane, ME15 0HG?

The closest bus stop to 1 Forge Lane, ME15 0HG is East Farleigh - Bull Inn, 137m away. The nearest bus option is Church, 159m away.

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1 Forge Lane, East Farleigh, Maidstone, ME15 0HG

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 1 Forge Lane

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

1 Forge Lane is a semi-detached house in East Farleigh, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME15 0HG). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in April 2022 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 January 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Apr 2022

EPC improved fromD66toC72

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Forge Lane, East Farleigh, Maidstone, ME15 0HG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Forge Lane has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

1 Forge Lane has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£340,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME15 0HG: £239,995 (2017–2001).

Nearby sales in ME15 0HG

On the street

Versus other Forge Lane homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 64 (D)

Above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£348k

1 Cape Cottages, Church Street, Loose

ME15 0BU

3 bed1 bath

£320k

1 Brook Cottages, Forge Lane, East Farleigh

ME15 0HL

£362k

1 Carmans Close, Loose

ME15 0DR

£304k

1 Council Cottages, Gallants Lane, East Farleigh

ME15 0LL

£300k

1 Council Cottages, Redwall Lane, Hunton

ME15 0RH

£299k

1 Ashdown Cottages, Heath Road, East Farleigh

ME15 0LR

2 bed1 bath

£298k

1 Adelaide Cottages, Lower Road, East Farleigh

ME15 0JN

2 bed1 bath

£399k

1 Crittenden Cottages, Gallants Lane, East Farleigh

ME15 0LN

3 bed1 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Maidstone district page.

Full Maidstone report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

414/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

East Farleigh - Bull Inn — bus station.

Closest school

0.4 km

East Farleigh Primary School. 13 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME15 0HG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME15 0HG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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