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8 Forge Lane, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7AS

UPRN:100060952965End Terrace House3 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: D (65)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-19T13:52:17.943725+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T16:12:57.296123+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 4mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-03T07:41:16.386402+00:00)
8 Forge Lane, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7AS

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
today
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£323,000
£307k - £340kHigh
Estimate
£323k
Range
£307k – £340k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,500
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,500
Yield
5.57%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

8 Forge Lane earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 78/100. Investment score 65/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (65/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
78/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
65/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
9/ 100
Low
Walkability
65/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 10Bike 61
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£323,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,500
Gross Yield5.57%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-0.1%
5y Growth+1.7%
10y Growth+3.7%
Last Sold Price£301,000 (2022-08-03)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1ME3 7AS
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 20261083
    The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) - Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to install fixed line broadband aparatus; 1no. 10m medium wooden pole.
    Pending
  • 20261058
    Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate; Erection of a open entrance porch. Removal of chimney and associated internal works. Replacement of all fenestration, pitched roof tiles and external render. Installation of a dropped kerb.
    Pending
  • 20261050
    Prior approval application for a single storey rear extension with a depth of 7.87 metres, maximum height of 2.95 metres and eaves height of 2.95 metres.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership76.5%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2022-08-03
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
12 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£35,065
Population Density-
Owner Occupied66%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 57%65+ 25%

Schools Nearby

  • Gad's Hill School
    0.3 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Higham Primary School
    0.6 mi
    Good
  • Shorne Church of England Primary School
    1.1 mi
    Good
  • Abbey Court Foundation Special School
    1.3 mi
    Outstanding

2 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

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  • 5 Forge Lane
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  • 8 Forge Lane
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    £301k
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