Forge Lane is a street located in the village of Bredhurst and near the village of Bredhurst. The street has a length of approximately 827 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 24200552 and 24200277 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of ME7 3JW and ME7 3JN.
It is located within the county of Kent, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 31.67 miles East from central London., 4.56 miles North East from Maidstone, 22.35 miles West from Canterbury and 28.18 miles South from Chelmsford.
FORGE LANE is within the Post Town of GILLINGHAM
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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 E02005068 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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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:Travelodge Medway M2 Address: Motorway Junction 4-5, M2, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8PQ Telephone: 0871 984 6198 Visit Hotel Page |
1.54 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Gillingham Business Park Address: Will Adams Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.65 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Rainham Kent Address: High Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.65 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Chatham Gillingham Victory Pier Address: Blake Avenue Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.53 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Maidstone Central Address: St Peter's St, Maidstone, ME16 0SR Telephone: 0871 984 6034 Visit Hotel Page |
4.72 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Forge Lane
UPRN: 200003694248
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 200003722560
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 200003694204
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 9
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 200003694195
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 200003694196
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 200003694297
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Rented (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 200003694292
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 200003694198
EPC Current: B
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: N/A
Property Type: House
Tenure: NO DATA!
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: U
Mains Gas: Unknown
UPRN: 200003706309
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 200003694207
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 200003694208
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: D
Habitable Rooms: 8
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 200003694286
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1900-1929
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 200003694199
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 200003694312
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 200003694209
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1930-1949
Mains Gas: No
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £650,000 | £285,000 | £401,667 | 3 |
| 2015 | £365,000 | £240,000 | £302,500 | 2 |
| 2016 | £380,000 | £380,000 | £380,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £1,025,000 | £1,025,000 | £1,025,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £519,000 | £519,000 | £519,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £310,000 | £1,300,000 | £805,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | £328,000 | £680,000 | £504,000 | 2 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Freeman & Gray | 7 Exton Close, Walderslade, Chatham, ME5 8QN | Visit Website |
| haart | 375 Walderslade Road, Walderslade, Chatham, ME5 9LL | Visit Website |
| Reeds Rains | 377 Walderslade Road, Walderslade, Chatham, ME5 9LL | Visit Website |
| Reeds Rains Lettings | 377 Walderslade Road, Walderslade, Chatham, ME5 9LL | Visit Website |
| Robinson Michael & Jackson | 381 Walderslade Road Chatham ME5 9LL | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
View Neighbourhood Crime and PolicingLocation Details
| Forge Lane | |
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| Latitude | 51.331043 |
| Longitude | 0.573451 |
| OS Easting (X): | 579259 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 162305 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ793623 |
Known Residential Addresses for Forge Lane
- PEMBLES
- REDWOOD HOUSE
- GREEN COURT BUNGALOW
- THE GROVE
- THE WHISPERS
- REGAES
- ST ANTHONY
- MAGNOLIA
- FORGE LODGE
- GREEN COURT COTTAGE
- GROVE COTTAGE
Roads that have a Junction with Forge Lane
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Lidsing Road | junction |
| Blind Lane | junction |
| Blacksmiths Court | junction |
| Dunn Street Road | junction |
| Dunn Street Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:58 |
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| Sunset | 15:54 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Shoeburyness 22 December 2024 at 07:00 (18.96 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 4.9°C (70.0%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (21 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00123538 & E00123548 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural White-Collar Workers & Rural Life |
| Average Age | 43.04 |
| Area Population | 1554.00 |
| Male Population | 771.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 783.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 6 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01024335 |
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| LSOA Name: | Maidstone 001C |
| SOA Code: | 2b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005068 |
| MSOA Name: | Maidstone 001 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Hempstead Valley |
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| Hempstead Valley, Hempstead, Gillingham, England, ME7 3PB |
| 01634 648550 |
| Distance: 0.76 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Hempstead Valley |
| Tesco Chatham Lords Wood Express |
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| Newton Close, Lords Wood, Chatham, ME5 8TH |
| 0345 671 9586 |
| Distance: 1.27 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Chatham Lords Wood Express |
| Morrisons Walderslade |
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| Walderslade, Princes Avenue, Chatham ME5 7PQ |
| 01634 684 936 |
| Distance: 2.28 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Walderslade |
| Tesco Gillingham Kent Extra |
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| Courteney Rd, Gillingham, ME8 0GX |
| 0345 677 9300 |
| Distance: 2.56 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Gillingham Kent Extra |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
|---|
| Area Code: 01622 - Maidstone |
| Area Code: 01634 - Medway |
| Area Code: 01795 - Sittingbourne |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 2.4 | 2.4 | 4.3 | N | 21 |
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 Faversham and Mid Kent |
| The Member of Parliament is Helen Whately |
| Details for the MP Helen Whately on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Helen Whately on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Helen Whately won with a majority of 1,469 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 74,301 |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Hempstead Junior School
Address: Hempstead Junior School, Birch Grove, Hempstead, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 3HJ
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01634336963
Walderslade Primary School
Address: Walderslade Primary School, Dargets Road, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8BJ
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact:
Parkwood Primary School
Address: Parkwood Primary School, Deanwood Drive, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9LP
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: 01634234699
Park Wood Junior School
Address: Park Wood Junior School, Deanwood Drive, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9LP
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact:
Fairview Community Primary School
Address: Fairview Community Primary School, Drewery Drive, Wigmore, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0NU
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: 01634338710
Deanwood Primary School
Address: Deanwood Primary School, Deanwood Primary School, Long Catlis Road, Parkwood, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9TX
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: 01634231901
Deanwood Primary School
Address: Deanwood Primary School, Long Catlis Road, Parkwood, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9TX
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact:
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Address: St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, Deanwood Drive, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9NP
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: 01634371892
Hempstead Infant School
Address: Hempstead Infant School, Hempstead Road, Hempstead, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 3QG
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: 01634336963
Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, The Street, Bredhurst, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 3JY
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact: 01634231271
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Benedict's Catholic Primary School, Lambourn Way, Lordswood, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8PU
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact:
Swingate Primary School
Address: Swingate Primary School, Sultan Road, Lordswood, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8TJ
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01634863778
Lordswood School
Address: Lordswood School, Lordswood Lane, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8NN
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: 01634336767
Walderslade Primary School
Address: Walderslade Primary School, Dargets Road, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8BJ
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: 01634337766
Tunbury Primary School
Address: Tunbury Primary School, Tunbury Avenue, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9HY
Distance: 2.22 miles
Contact: 01634863085
Nearest Hospitals
| Spire Alexandra Hospital |
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| Address: Impton Lane, Chatham, ME5 9PG, |
| Independent Sector |
| Spire Healthcare |
| Telephone: 01634 687166 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.28 (miles) |
| Directions from to Spire Alexandra Hospital |
| KIMS Hospital |
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| Address: Newnham Court Way, Weavering, Maidstone, ME14 5FT, |
| NHS Sector |
| KIMS Hospital |
| Telephone: 01622 237 500 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.13 (miles) |
| Directions from to KIMS Hospital |
| Cygnet Hospital Maidstone |
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| Address: |
| NHS Sector |
| Cygnet Health Care Limited |
| Distance: 5.54 (miles) |
| Directions from to Cygnet Hospital Maidstone |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 198 FAIRVIEW AVENUE, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 0PX
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: :
TOOTHCARE DENTAL
Address: 367 MAIDSTONE ROAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 0HT
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: :
KENTENDO (MAIDSTONE ROAD)
Address: 367 MAIDSTONE ROAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 0HT
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 17-19 GOULD ROAD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 8DP
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: :
WALDERSLADE ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 417 WALDERSLADE ROAD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 9LL
Distance: 2.09 miles
Contact: :
KENT SMILE STUDIO
Address: 147 WALDERSLADE ROAD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 9LL
Distance: 2.09 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
REACH HEALTHCARE
Address: GREEN SUITE, LORDSWOOD HEALTH CENTRE, SULTAN ROAD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 8TJ
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: :
DR O SINGH & PARTNER
Address: LORDSWOOD COMMUNITY, SULTAN ROAD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 8TJ
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: :
PARKWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE
Address: 119 LONG CATLIS ROAD, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 9RR
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 269610
PATEL S K C
Address: 144 HEMPSTEAD ROAD, HEMPSTEAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 3QE
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 235531
LONG CATLIS ROAD SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: PARKWOOD HEALTH CENTRE, LONG CATLIS ROAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 9PR
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: :
LONG CATLIS ROAD SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: PARKWOOD HEALTH CENTRE, LONG CATLIS ROAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 9PR
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BOOTS
Address: 5 HEMPSTEAD VALLEY CENTRE, HEMPSTEAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 3PB
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 388175
LORDSWOOD PHARMACY
Address: 17 KESTREL ROAD, LORDSWOOD SHOPPING CENTRE, CHATHAM, ME5 8TH
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 863372
HEMPSTEAD PHARMACY
Address: 148B HEMPSTEAD ROAD, HEMPSTEAD, GILLINGHAM, ME7 3QE
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 376674
FENNS CHEMIST
Address: 33-35 PARKWOOD GREEN, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 9PW
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 235880
PHOENIX PHARMACY
Address: 373 MAIDSTONE ROAD, WIGMORE, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 0HX
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01634 232079
FENNS CHEMIST
Address: UNIT 9-10, WALDERSLADE CENTRE, WALDERSLADE ROAD, CHATHAM, KENT, ME5 9LR
Distance: 2.10 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
SPECSAVERS (HEMPSTEAD VALLEY)
Address: UNIT 19, HEMPSTEAD VALLEY SHOPPING CENTRE, GILLINGHAM, ME7 3PD
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (HEMPSTEAD VALLEY)
Address: UNIT 33/34, HEMPSTEAD VALLEY SHOPPING CENTRE, HEMPSTEAD, GILLINGHAM, ME7 3PD
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: :
LEIGHTONS OPTICIANS (GILLINGHAM)
Address: HEMPSTEAD VALLEY SHOPPING CENTRE, HEMPSTEAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 3PD
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: :
GILLINGHAM KENT
Address: TESCO STORES LTD, COURTENEY ROAD, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 0GX
Distance: 2.56 miles
Contact: :
PATRICK DUFF OPTICIANS
Address: 65 HIGH STREET, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 7HS
Distance: 2.68 miles
Contact: :
JOHN HIGH OPTICIANS - GILLINGHAM
Address: 73 HIGH STREET, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME8 7HS
Distance: 2.68 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Rainham (Kent) Station is 2.93 miles away.
Address: Rainham station, Station Road, Rainham, Kent, ME8 7SF
Rainham (Kent) is situated on the Chatham Main Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Rainham (Kent) Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Bearsted Station is 3.82 miles away.
Address: Bearsted station, Ware Street, Bearsted, Kent, ME14 4PH
Bearsted is situated on the Maidstone Line and is managed by Southeastern.
Bearsted Station is staffed on a part time basis.