About Forge Lane
Forge Lane is a street located in the village of Dean Street and in the village of East Farleigh and near the village of East Farleigh. The street has a length of approximately 1,026 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Kent is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Maidstone District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the South East region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 24200554 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of ME15 0HN, ME15 0HL, ME15 0HJ, ME15 0HH, ME15 0HG and ME15 0HQ.
It is located within the county of Kent, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 31.22 miles South East from central London., 1.98 miles South West from Maidstone, 25.57 miles West from Canterbury and 33.36 miles North East from Lewes.
FORGE LANE is within the Post Town of MAIDSTONE
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Map of Forge Lane
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOAs E02005081, E02005083 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2014 | £210,000 | £283,000 | £275,000 | 3 |
| 2015 | £240,000 | £315,000 | £277,500 | 2 |
| 2016 | £237,000 | £415,000 | £326,000 | 2 |
| 2017 | £255,000 | £2,637,500 | £302,500 | 4 |
| 2018 | £440,000 | £457,500 | £448,750 | 2 |
| 2019 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £460,000 | £460,000 | £460,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £270,000 | £450,000 | £360,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | £315,000 | £585,000 | £489,500 | 4 |
| 2023 | £340,000 | £275,000 | £307,500 | 2 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Westerhill Homes Ltd | Forstal Lane, Coxheath, Maidstone, ME17 4QF | Visit Website |
| Wards | Loose Green, Loose, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 0AA | Visit Website |
| Your Local Estate Agent | 50a Clifford Way, Maidstone, ME16 8GD |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
View Neighbourhood Crime and PolicingLocation Details
| Forge Lane | |
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| Latitude | 51.250823 |
| Longitude | 0.494301 |
| OS Easting (X): | 574050 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 153196 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ741532 |
Roads that have a Junction with Forge Lane
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Vicarage Lane | junction |
| Dean Street | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:40 |
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| Sunset | 19:02 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Shoeburyness 20 September 2024 at 12:00 (25.46 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 20.7°C (73.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | ENE (17 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00123578 & E00123580 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing Rural Flat Tenants & Rural Life |
| Average Age | 47.13 & 41.63 |
| Area Population | 1293.00 & 1419.00 |
| Male Population | 645.00 & 728.00 (51%) |
| Female Population | 648.00 & 691.00 (49%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 7 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01024346 &E01024343 |
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| LSOA Name: | Maidstone 014B &Maidstone 016B |
| SOA Code: | 2b &8b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005081 &E02005083 |
| MSOA Name: | Maidstone 014 &Maidstone 016 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Maidstone Tovil Superstore |
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| Farleigh Hill, Tovil, Maidstone, ME15 6RQ |
| 0345 677 9475 |
| Distance: 1 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Maidstone Tovil Superstore |
| Sainsburys Maidstone Tonbridge Road Local |
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| 529 - 531 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, England, ME16 9LN |
| 1622728246 |
| Distance: 1.15 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Maidstone Tonbridge Road Local |
| Tesco Maidstone Tonbridge Rd Esso Express |
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| 300 Tonbridge Rd, Maidstone, ME16 8TE |
| 0345 677 9474 |
| Distance: 1.21 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Maidstone Tonbridge Rd Esso Express |
| Sainsburys Maidstone Loose Road Local |
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| 411 Loose Road, Maidstone, England, ME15 9QB |
| 1622356699 |
| Distance: 1.46 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Maidstone Loose Road Local |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01622 | BARMING - NDBAR | P1 | FTTC |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Maidstone |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Maidstone House, King Street, Maidstone, Kent &ME16 6JQ |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01622 602 000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Maidstone and The Weald |
| The Member of Parliament is Katie Lam |
| Details for the MP Katie Lam on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Katie Lam on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Katie Lam won with a majority of 8,422 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 75,987 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Coxheath and Hunton Ward |
| Parish: East Farleigh Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Kent |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Loose Primary School
Address: Loose Primary School, Loose Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9UW
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact:
South Borough Primary School
Address: South Borough Primary School, Stagshaw Close, Postley Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6TL
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: 01622752161
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School
Address: Archbishop Courtenay Primary School, Eccleston Road, Tovil, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6QN
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: 01622754666
Coxheath Primary School
Address: Coxheath Primary School, Stockett Lane, Coxheath, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4PS
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact:
East Farleigh Primary School
Address: East Farleigh Primary School, Vicarage Lane, East Farleigh, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 0LY
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: 01622726364
West Borough Primary School
Address: West Borough Primary School, Greenway, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8TL
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: 01622726391
Barming Primary School
Address: Barming Primary School, Belmont Close, Barming, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 9DY
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact:
Jubilee Primary School
Address: Jubilee Primary School, Gatland Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8PF
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01622808873
Barming Primary School
Address: Barming Primary School, Belmont Close, Barming, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 9DY
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: 01622726472
England Secondary Schools
Maidstone Grammar School
Address: Maidstone Grammar School, Barton Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7BT
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: 01622752101
Nearest Hospitals
| Maidstone Hospital |
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| Address: Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, ME16 9QQ, |
| NHS Sector |
| Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 01622 729000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 2.64 (miles) |
| Directions from to Maidstone Hospital |
| Priority House |
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| Address: Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, ME16 9QQ, |
| NHS Sector |
| Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust |
| Telephone: 01622 725000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 2.64 (miles) |
| Directions from to Priority House |
| The Somerfield Hospital |
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| Address: 63-77 London Road, Maidstone, ME16 0DU, |
| Independent Sector |
| Medway NHS Foundation Trust |
| Distance: 3.1 (miles) |
| Directions from to The Somerfield Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 372 TONBRIDGE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8TR
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 125 TONBRIDGE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8JS
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: :
SUNBURY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: TONBRIDGE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8JS
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: :
COLOSSEUM DENTAL (MAIDSTONE)
Address: 524 LOOSE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 9UF
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: :
LONGFORD DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 25 POSTLEY ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6TP
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 117 OLD TOVIL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6QE
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
BLACKTHORN MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: ST ANDREWS ROAD, MAIDSTONE, ME16 9AL
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: :
BLACKTHORN
Address: BLACKTHORN MEDICAL CENTRE, ST. ANDREWS ROAD, BARMING, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 9AL
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 726277
THE ORCHARD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 146 HEATH ROAD, COXHEATH, MAIDSTONE, ME17 4PL
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: :
COLLEGE PRACTICE BARMING
Address: MARIGOLD WAY, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 0ZJ
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: :
GREENSANDS BRANCH SURGERY (LOOSE) - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: BOUGHTON LANE, MAIDSTONE, ME15 9QJ
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: :
THE LOOSE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 1 BOUGHTON LANE, MAIDSTONE, ME15 9QJ
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BARMING PHARMACY
Address: 449 TONBRIDGE ROAD, BARMING, MAIDSTONE, ME16 9LH
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 726139
COXHEATH PHARMACY
Address: 97 HEATH ROAD, COXHEATH, MAIDSTONE, ME17 4EH
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 745567
PAYDENS PHARMACY
Address: 7 BOUGHTON PARADE, LOOSE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 9QD
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 744674
MEDIPHARMACY
Address: 13A TONBRIDGE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8RL
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 750785
HOBBS PHARMACY
Address: 1 BOWER MOUNT ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8AX
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 752523
BOOTS
Address: 18 FREMLIN WALK, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1QP
Distance: 2.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 663341
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
East Farleigh Station is 0.51 miles away.
Address: East Farleigh station, Station Road, East Farleigh, Kent, ME15 0JH
East Farleigh is situated on the Medway Valley Line and is managed by Southeastern.
East Farleigh Station is an unstaffed station.
Maidstone West Station is 1.64 miles away.
Address: Maidstone West station, Station Approach, off The Broadway, Maidstone, ME16 8RJ
Maidstone West is situated on the Medway Valley Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Maidstone West Station is staffed on a part time basis.