Property profile

58 Forge LaneHigham

Map showing 58 Forge Lane, Higham, Rochester

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£310,000

Terraced sold in Higham & Shorne

The box shows the middle 50% of terraced sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Price per sq ftLocal median £458 per sq ft
£374 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£84 per sq ft (−18%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Higham & Shorne
£375,000Estimate vs local median: −£65,000 (−17%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Mid-Terrace
Construction period1967-1975
Floor area77 m² / 829 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection26 Oct 2022

Sales history

No recorded sales for this property in HM Land Registry data.

Local market

Property prices in Higham & Shorne

Median price: £425,000
Price per sq ft: £432
Sales (last 12 months): 72
Typical range (middle 50%): £375K – £552K

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £432 per square foot) in Higham & Shorne area, with individual transactions ranging from £163,000 up to £1,150,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Higham & Shorne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£635,000£413
Semi-Detached38£402,500£448
Terraced9£375,000£458
Flats2£171,500£284

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Higham & Shorne

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Higham & Shorne.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£460,000£333,750£267,500
2017£575,000£327,500£315,000
2018£470,000£345,000£300,000
2019£547,500£365,000£296,000
2020£625,000£347,500£282,000
2021£630,000£375,000£315,000
2022£560,000£396,250£321,500
2023£560,000£387,000£282,500
2024£587,500£365,000£300,000
2025£650,000£395,000£330,000
2026£627,500£397,500£437,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Higham & Shorne.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Higham & Shorne.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£319£328£346
2017£373£368£330
2018£357£369£360
2019£387£345£353
2020£365£345£354
2021£400£380£369
2022£440£431£400
2023£485£455£364
2024£442£407£426
2025£409£436£385
2026£439£457£447
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Higham & Shorne.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Higham & Shorne in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME3 7AL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME3 7AL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jun 202528, Dombey Close, Rochester, ME3 7AESemi-DetachedFreehold£385,000
08 Sept 202534, Brice Road, Rochester, ME3 7ABSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
26 Sept 20255, Villa Road, Rochester, ME3 7BSSemi-DetachedFreehold£307,500
12 Jun 202676, Forge Lane, Rochester, ME3 7AHSemi-DetachedFreehold£425,000
05 May 20262, Norah Lane, Rochester, ME3 7ERSemi-DetachedFreehold£360,000

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Area insights for ME3 7AL

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Overview

Postcode ME3 7AL is located in a rural town, within the Higham & Shorne area of Gravesham in the South East region, and forms part of the Higham & Shorne area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Higham & Shorne is £67,019 per year. The median sale price in Higham & Shorne is £425,000 (around £432 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £375,000 and £551,875. The nearest station is Higham, about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
43%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Higham & Shorne has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,839 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Higham & Shorne has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43%

Approximately 43.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Higham & Shorne is £67,019 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME3 7AL.

Flood risk

No risk

Higham & Shorne near ME3 7AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Higham located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ME3 7AL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Higham

N/A

Walking directions to Higham

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
321
Population density
6,800.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.89(-53%)
Vehicle crime
9.63(+160%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.38(-64%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.38(-32%)
Drugs
1.75(-37%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
281
87.54%
African
16
4.98%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
2.18%
Irish
7
2.18%
Caribbean
3
0.93%
Total population: 321

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
60
22.81%
Level 4+ (Degree)
58
22.05%
Level 3 (A level)
54
20.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
17.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
7.98%
Total 16+ residents: 263

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
52
42.98%
Owns with a mortgage
32
26.45%
Owns outright
26
21.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.61%
Shared ownership
1
0.83%
Total households: 121

Schools

In the ME3 7AL postcode area, located within Higham & Shorne, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ME3 7AL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableGad's Hill SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.7 miPrimaryHigham Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ME3 7AL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ME3 7AL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMeadows Mini Market18 Forge Lane, Higham, ME3 7ASWalking directions to Meadows Mini Market
0.1 miHigham Mini Market2 Hermitage Road, Rochester, ME3 7DAWalking directions to Higham Mini Market