88 Forge Lane, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7AH is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 915 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £349,581 , which equates to approximately £382 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 May 2016 for £268,000. Since then, the value has increased by £81,581, representing a 30.4% increase, or approximately 3.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £349,581 is:

  • 23.7% lower than the average property price on Forge Lane
  • 34.6% lower than the average in the ME3 7AH postcode area
  • and 3.5% lower 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 20 January 2017, 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
915 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£349,581
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£382
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

88 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 20 Jan 2017.

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 fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 10 Feb 2016, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 33.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 62% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to ME3 7AH

14 th / 14
Price Rank
35% lower than average
12 th / 12
Size Rank
25% smaller than average
10 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% lower than average

Compared to other properties in ME3 7AH , this house's estimated value ranks 14th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 12 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 12th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£349,581
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+30 %
5 May 2016
£268,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £465,000
sale date: 8 Oct 2020
rooms: 4
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2020
rooms: 6
size: 982 sq ft
sale price: £420,000
sale date: 16 May 2018
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 19 Apr 2017
rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £167,300
sale date: 11 Jul 2016

Data Sources

The property at 88 Forge Lane, Higham, Rochester, Gravesham, Kent, ME3 7AH appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 5 May 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Jan 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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