Forge Lane in the village of Higham
About Forge Lane
Forge Lane is a street located in the village of Higham. The street has a length of approximately 482 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 Gravesham 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 15700290 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of ME3 7AS, ME3 7AL, ME3 7AJ and ME3 7AH.
It is located within the county of Kent, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 25.18 miles East from central London., 10.08 miles North from Maidstone, 22.15 miles South from Chelmsford and 28.57 miles West from Canterbury.
FORGE LANE is within the Post Town of ROCHESTER
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Map of Forge Lane
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005064 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Forge Lane
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Rochester Address: Medway Valley Leisure Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.44 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Chatham Maritime Address: Chatham Historic Dockyard, Western Ave, Chatham, ME4 4NT Telephone: 0871 559 1878 Visit Hotel Page |
3.37 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Gravesend A2 Singlewell Address: Hevercourt Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.56 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Chatham Gillingham Victory Pier Address: Blake Avenue Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.24 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Gravesend Central Address: Wrotham Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.29 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £180,000 | £462,500 | £291,242 | 6 |
| 2015 | £235,000 | £520,000 | £333,333 | 3 |
| 2016 | £167,300 | £685,000 | £373,433 | 3 |
| 2017 | £340,000 | £605,000 | £501,667 | 3 |
| 2018 | £330,000 | £420,000 | £375,000 | 2 |
| 2019 | £340,000 | £822,000 | £505,500 | 4 |
| 2020 | £315,000 | £325,000 | £368,333 | 3 |
| 2021 | £251,000 | £1,140,000 | £695,500 | 2 |
| 2022 | £301,000 | £525,000 | £413,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hilton Taylor | 2 Central Road, Strood, Rochester,ME2 3ER | |
| New City Living Ltd | 65 Bryant Road, Rochester,ME2 3ES | |
| Mann | 165 High Street, Strood, Kent, ME2 4TH | |
| Mann Lettings | 165 High Street, Strood, Rochester, ME2 4TH | |
| MMS Sales and Lettings | 159 High Street, Strood, Rochester, ME2 4TH |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
View Neighbourhood Crime and PolicingLocation Details
| Forge Lane | |
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| Latitude | 51.413672 |
| Longitude | 0.458884 |
| OS Easting (X): | 570972 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 171218 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ710712 |
Roads that have a Junction with Forge Lane
| Street | Junction Type |
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| School Lane | junction |
| Hermitage Road | junction |
| Hayes Close | junction |
| Brice Road | junction |
| Gravesend Road (A226) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:13 |
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| Sunset | 16:12 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Shoeburyness 14 November 2024 at 20:00 (18.68 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 9.6°C (77.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | N (6 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00123200 & E00123201 |
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| ONS Area Name | Multi-Ethnic Professionals with Families & Industrious Hardship |
| Average Age | 44.38 |
| Area Population | 1153.00 |
| Male Population | 537.00 (47%) |
| Female Population | 616.00 (53%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 17 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01024266 |
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| LSOA Name: | Gravesham 010B |
| SOA Code: | 5c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005064 |
| MSOA Name: | Gravesham 010 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Rochester Gravesend Rd Esso Express |
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| Gravesend Rd, Strood, ME2 3PW |
| 0345 026 9880 |
| Distance: 1.2 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Rochester Gravesend Rd Esso Express |
| Tesco Strood Darnley Rd Express |
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| 178 Darnley Rd, Strood, ME2 2UW |
| 0345 671 9650 |
| Distance: 1.66 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Strood Darnley Rd Express |
| Tesco Strood Superstore |
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| Charles St, Strood, Rochester, ME2 2DE |
| 0345 677 9654 |
| Distance: 1.9 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Strood Superstore |
| Tesco Strood Esso Express |
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| Frindsbury Rd, Strood, Rochester, ME2 4JD |
| 0345 026 9803 |
| Distance: 1.99 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Strood Esso Express |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01474 - Gravesend |
| Area Code: 01634 - Medway |
| Area Code: 01987 - Ebbsfleet |
| Area Code: 01375 - Grays Thurrock |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 5.4 | 4.6 | 13.8 | N | 18 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Gravesham |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Centre, Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent &DA12 1AU |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01474 337 000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Gravesham |
| The Member of Parliament is Lauren Sullivan |
| Details for the MP Lauren Sullivan on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Lauren Sullivan on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Lauren Sullivan won with a majority of 2,712 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 73,094 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Higham Ward |
| Parish: Higham Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Kent |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Wainscott Primary School
Address: Wainscott Primary School, Wainscott Road, Wainscott, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4JX
Distance: 2.30 miles
Contact:
Bligh Infant School
Address: Bligh Infant School, Bligh Way, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2XJ
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact:
Bligh Junior School
Address: Bligh Junior School, Bligh Way, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2XJ
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact:
St Nicholas Cecv Primary School
Address: St Nicholas Cecv Primary School, St Nicholas Cevc Primary School, London Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3HU
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: 01634717120
Hilltop Primary School
Address: Hilltop Primary School, Hilltop Road, Frindsbury, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4QN
Distance: 1.93 miles
Contact:
Elaine Primary Academy
Address: Elaine Primary Academy, Elaine Avenue, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2YN
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact:
Bligh Primary School (Juniors)
Address: Bligh Primary School (Juniors), Bligh Way, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2XJ
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: 01634336220
Gordons Children's Academy, Infant
Address: Gordons Children's Academy, Infant, Gordon Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3HQ
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: 03333602110
Gordons Children's Academy, Junior
Address: Gordons Children's Academy, Junior, Gordon Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3HQ
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: 03333602110
All Faiths Children's Academy
Address: All Faiths Children's Academy, Gun Lane, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4UF
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: 03333602100
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Address: English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Frindsbury Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4JA
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: 01634718964
Temple Mill Primary School
Address: Temple Mill Primary School, Cliffe Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3NL
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: 01634629079
Temple Mill Primary School
Address: Temple Mill Primary School, Cliffe Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3NL
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact:
Higham Primary School
Address: Higham Primary School, School Lane, Higham, Rochester, Kent, ME3 7JL
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: 01474822535
Shorne Church of England Primary School
Address: Shorne Church of England Primary School, Cob Drive, Shorne, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 3DU
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: 01474822312
England Secondary Schools
Strood Academy
Address: Strood Academy, Carnation Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2SX
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: 01634717121
Nearest Hospitals
| Medway Maritime Hospital |
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| Address: Windmill Road, Gillingham, ME7 5NY, |
| NHS Sector |
| Medway NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01634 830 000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 6.88 (miles) |
| Directions from to Medway Maritime Hospital |
| Gravesham Community Hospital |
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| Address: Gravesham Community Hospital, Bath Street, Gravesend, DA11 0DG, |
| NHS Sector |
| Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01474 360500 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 7.24 (miles) |
| Directions from to Gravesham Community Hospital |
| Spire Alexandra Hospital |
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| Address: Impton Lane, Chatham, ME5 9PG, |
| Independent Sector |
| Spire Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01634 687166 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 10.62 (miles) |
| Directions from to Spire Alexandra Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 4 THE PARADE, ALLINGTON DRIVE, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 3ST
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: :
CENTRAL ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 11 CENTRAL ROAD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 3HF
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 5 LONDON ROAD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 3JA
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: :
GM DENTAL AND IMPLANT CENTRE
Address: 5 LONDON ROAD, ROCHESTER, ME2 3JA
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.GM-DENTAL.CO.UK
45-47
Address: CUXTON ROAD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 2BU
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: :
ROCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CENTRE
Address: 227 FRINDSBURY HILL, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 4JS
Distance: 2.11 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
HIGHAM SURGERY
Address: HERMITAGE ROAD, HIGHAM, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME3 7DB
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
SHORNE VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: CROWN LANE, SHORNE, GRAVESEND, KENT, DA12 3DY
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01474824411
COURT VIEW SURGERY
Address: 2A DARNLEY ROAD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 2HA
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 290333
MARLOWE PARK MEDICAL CTR.
Address: WELLS ROAD, STROOD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 2PW
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 719692
GUN LANE MEDICAL CENTRE SURGERY ST
Address: GUN LANE, STROOD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 4UW
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: :
GUN LANE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: GUN LANE, STROOD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 4UW
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 290644
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
LAWSAT PHARM LTD
Address: MARSHLANDS PHARMACY, HIGHAM, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME3 7AT
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01474 825253
BRYANT ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 59-61 BRYANT ROAD, STROOD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 3EP
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 718039
KAMSONS PHARMACY
Address: 29 DARNLEY ROAD, STROOD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 2EU
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 718508
HOBBS PHARMACY
Address: 41-43 WELLS COURT, WELLS ROAD, ROCHESTER, ME2 2PW
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 714455
PHARMACY @ GUN LANE
Address: GUN LANE MEDICAL CENTRE, GUN LANE, STROOD, ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 4UW
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 724397
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 3, STROOD, ROCHESTER, ME2 2DE
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 497549
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Higham Station is 0.95 miles away.
Address: Higham station, School Lane, Higham, Kent, ME3 7JQ
Higham is situated on the North Kent Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Higham Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Strood (Kent) Station is 2.14 miles away.
Address: Strood station, Canal Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 4DR
Strood (Kent) is situated on the Medway Valley Line|Chatham Main Line|North Kent Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Strood (Kent) Station is staffed on a full time basis.