What kind of home is 9 Forge Lane, ME3 7AS?

9 Forge Lane, ME3 7AS is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 9 Forge Lane, ME3 7AS?

9 Forge Lane, ME3 7AS last sold for £295,000 in October 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 9 Forge Lane, ME3 7AS have?

The current EPC rating for 9 Forge Lane, ME3 7AS is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 9 Forge Lane, ME3 7AS?

9 Forge Lane, ME3 7AS has a recorded floor area of 145 m² (1,561 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 88% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME3 7AS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 9 Forge Lane, ME3 7AS use?

The latest EPC at 9 Forge Lane, ME3 7AS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 9 Forge Lane, ME3 7AS?

9 Forge Lane, ME3 7AS is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 9 Forge Lane, ME3 7AS in?

9 Forge Lane, ME3 7AS sits in Higham, Rochester, Rochester. It falls within the ME3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 9 Forge Lane, ME3 7AS?

Police records around 9 Forge Lane, ME3 7AS show an average of 163 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 9 Forge Lane, ME3 7AS?

The closest primary school to 9 Forge Lane, ME3 7AS is Higham Primary School (965m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Leigh Academy Strood (2.1km).

How well connected is 9 Forge Lane, ME3 7AS?

The closest bus stop to 9 Forge Lane, ME3 7AS is Forge Lane Shops, 41m away. The nearest rail option is Higham Rail Station, 1.4km away.

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9 Forge Lane, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7AS

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

145 m²

1561 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 9 Forge Lane

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

9 Forge Lane is a four-bedroom detached house in Higham, Rochester, Rochester (ME3 7AS). It has a recorded floor area of 145 m² (around 1561 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 145 m² the property is well over the postcode median (94 m² across 14 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £590,000 sits 100% above the 2012 sale of £295,000. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in October 2012.

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

Bedrooms4

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Nov 2009

EPC improved fromE47toD56

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

21%56%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Forge Lane, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7AS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Forge Lane has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

9 Forge Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£590,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£295,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

21 October 2012Most recent
£295,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME3 7AS: £340,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in ME3 7AS

On the street

Versus other Forge Lane homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 9 Forge Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,034

Street avg £3,270

Strongly below

Floor Area

145 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Below

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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.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

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Crime

163/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Forge Lane Shops — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Higham Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME3 7AS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME3 7AS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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