What type of property is 17 Forge Meadow, ME17 1JE?

17 Forge Meadow, ME17 1JE is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot.

When did 17 Forge Meadow, ME17 1JE last change hands?

17 Forge Meadow, ME17 1JE last sold for £299,995 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 17 Forge Meadow, ME17 1JE have?

The current EPC rating for 17 Forge Meadow, ME17 1JE is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 17 Forge Meadow, ME17 1JE?

17 Forge Meadow, ME17 1JE has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 17 Forge Meadow, ME17 1JE heated?

The latest EPC at 17 Forge Meadow, ME17 1JE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 17 Forge Meadow, ME17 1JE?

17 Forge Meadow, ME17 1JE is in council tax band C.

Where is 17 Forge Meadow, ME17 1JE located?

17 Forge Meadow, ME17 1JE sits in Harrietsham, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME17 postcode district in Kent.

What is crime like near 17 Forge Meadow, ME17 1JE?

Police records around 17 Forge Meadow, ME17 1JE show an average of 144 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 34% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 17 Forge Meadow, ME17 1JE?

The closest primary school to 17 Forge Meadow, ME17 1JE is Harrietsham Church of England Primary School (553m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Lenham School (2.8km).

How well connected is 17 Forge Meadow, ME17 1JE?

The closest bus stop to 17 Forge Meadow, ME17 1JE is Percival's Rest, 135m away. The nearest rail option is Harrietsham Rail Station, 238m away.

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17 Forge Meadow, Harrietsham, Maidstone, ME17 1JE

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 17 Forge Meadow

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

17 Forge Meadow is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Harrietsham, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME17 1JE). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since October 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The home occupies a corner plot.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£357/sq ft) was about 181.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £299,995 in April 2024.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
Corner plotYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 February 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2013from Oct 2012

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Feb 2024from Jan 2013

Low Energy Lighting

44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Forge Meadow, Harrietsham, Maidstone, ME17 1JE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Forge Meadow has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

15 notable applications 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.

17 Forge Meadow valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£326,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£299,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

17 April 2024Most recent
£299,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME17 1JE: £190,000 (2025–2007).

Nearby sales in ME17 1JE

On the street

Versus other Forge Meadow homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 17 Forge Meadow stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,846

Street avg £1,993

Strongly above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 78 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

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.

£359k

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1 Bailies Court, Church Lane, Harrietsham

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3 bed2 bath

£368k

1 Ashbank Cottages, Lower Street, Leeds

ME17 1RJ

3 bed1 bath

£406k

1 Armistice Way, Harrietsham

ME17 1GY

3 bed2 bath

£477k

1 Burgess Cottages, Upper Street, Leeds

ME17 1SP

3 bed

£548k

1 Athelstan Green, Hollingbourne

ME17 1UX

3 bed2 bath

£785k

1 2 Upper Street Cottages, Upper Street, Broomfield

ME17 1PR

3 bed2 bath

£501k

1 Alexander Road, Harrietsham

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4 bed2 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

144/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Percival's Rest — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Harrietsham Church of England Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME17 1JE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME17 1JE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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