Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Oct 2020 £465,000 10.4% 8.8%
Oct 2012 £210,000 na na
Floor plan

Archived estate agent floor plan for 51, Forge Lane.

Floorplan 51
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Internal area
89 square metres (958 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £5,224 per square metre (£485 per square foot) in Oct 2020. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £6,186 per square metre (£575 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Oct 2020 £465,000 £5,225 £550,539 £6,186
Oct 2012 £210,000 £2,360 £402,063 £4,518

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 89 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £550,539. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Higham are now selling for between £3,490 and £4,860 per square metre (£324 and £451 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 89 m², this implies a valuation between £311,000 and £433,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
4
Type
Semi-detached
Council tax band
D
Plot size
353 square metres (3,800 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 51 Forge Lane. Advertised on multiple portals. It was reduced on 02/04/2020. It last appeared Nov 2020.
Photos:

There are 26 archived estate agent listing photos (taken in March 2020) for 51 Forge Lane.

Photos for 51 Forge Lane
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
March 2013 20130090
Type:
Outline application - proposal prior to a full application, including assessments and scoping opinions.
Status:
Application approved
Address:
51 Forge Lane Higham Rochester Ken
Description:
Application for Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed construction of a domer extension in rear roof slope and conversion of roof space into a bedroom and bathroom/wc.

Planning ref:
December 2012 20120910
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
51 Forge Lane Higham Ken
Description:
Erection of single storey rear extension to form kitchen/dining room, lounge and utility room; construction of dormer window in front roof slope and conversion of roof space into a bedroom and bathroom/wc.
EPC Inspections
Summary:
16 August 2012 - energy performance certificate grade E
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
marketed sale
Tenure:
Unknown
Property type:
Semi-Detached House , has 4 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1930 to 1949
Area:
89 sqm (958 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

51 Forge Lane is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £550,539.
  • Based on an internal area of 89 m² and recent prices in Higham, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £311,000 to £433,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 51 Forge Lane last sold for £465,000 in October 2020.

HouseMetric shows 51 Forge Lane as 89 m² (958 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 4 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is E, from an inspection dated 16 August 2012. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 51 Forge Lane was in council tax band D. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

51 Forge Lane is in postcode ME3 7AH, in Higham. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Forge Lane, ME3 7AH or analysis of the Higham property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 1 June 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

For more detail on HouseMetric data sources, update frequency and valuation methods, see the HouseMetric FAQs.