What did 8 Forge Meadow, ME17 1JE sell for?

8 Forge Meadow, ME17 1JE last sold for £137,500 in October 2002, around 24 years ago. Before that, it sold for £67,800 in September 1997, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Forge Meadow, ME17 1JE appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 1997 and October 2002, 8 Forge Meadow, ME17 1JE rose from £67,800 to £137,500, a change of £69,700. That works out to roughly +15.1% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 8 Forge Meadow, ME17 1JE?

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

Where is 8 Forge Meadow, ME17 1JE located?

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

What is crime like near 8 Forge Meadow, ME17 1JE?

Police records around 8 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 8 Forge Meadow, ME17 1JE?

The closest primary school to 8 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).

What is the nearest station to 8 Forge Meadow, ME17 1JE?

The closest bus stop to 8 Forge Meadow, ME17 1JE is Percival's Rest, 135m away. The nearest rail option is Harrietsham Rail Station, 238m away.

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8 Forge Meadow, Harrietsham, Maidstone, ME17 1JE

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About 8 Forge Meadow

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8 Forge Meadow is a property in Harrietsham, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME17 1JE). It has council tax band C.

It hasn't traded since October 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.1% per year.

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Planning history

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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8 Forge Meadow has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Last sold (2002)

£137,500

Growth on file: 15.1% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

3 October 2002Most recent
£137,500
+102.8%over 5 years
21 September 1997
£67,800

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME17 1JE: £232,000 (2025–2012).

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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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