49 Forge Lane, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7AH is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,324 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £564,364 , which equates to approximately £426 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Jun 2024 for £550,500. Since then, the value has increased by £13,864, representing a 2.5% increase, or approximately 1.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £564,364 is:

  • 23.2% higher than the average property price on Forge Lane
  • 5.6% higher than the average in the ME3 7AH postcode area
  • and 55.7% higher than the average price for Rochester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 19 January 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1324 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£564,364
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£426
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

49 Forge Lane, Higham, Rochester, Gravesham, Kent, ME3 7AH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Jan 2024.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 12 Jun 2009. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 11.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated at rafters, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 94% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated at rafters
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 94% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to ME3 7AH

3 rd / 14
Price Rank
6% higher than average
2 nd / 12
Size Rank
8% bigger than average
6 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% lower than average

Compared to other properties in ME3 7AH , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 12 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 2nd out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£564,364
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
27 Jun 2024
£550,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £480,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2025
rooms: 6
size: 1367 sq ft
sale price: £460,000
sale date: 17 Jun 2019
rooms: 5
size: 1313 sq ft
sale price: £377,000
sale date: 31 Jul 2018
rooms: 6
size: 1206 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 30 Aug 2019
rooms: 5
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 30 May 2014

Data Sources

The property at 49 Forge Lane, Higham, Rochester, Gravesham, Kent, ME3 7AH appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 27 Jun 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Jan 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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