Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£)
Kent, England
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Kent, England
The property market in the ME20 7AH postcode area had 2 properties sold in 2021, with an average value of £194250. Across the ME2 area, there were 961 properties sold in 2021, with an average value of £345045.
Property market | £396,639 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is London City | |
Broadband | 63.0mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 207 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 369 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Faversham and Mid Kent level) | |
Community | Median age is 41.4 | Happiness is Above Average for Kent, High for UK | |
Crime | 3.0 burglaries per 1k people (Maidstone) | |
Commute (approx) | - London Bridge (45 mins) - Charing Cross (55 mins) - Cannon Street (56 mins) - London St Pancras (58 mins) - East Croydon (72 mins) - Wimbledon (76 mins) | |
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£396,639 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is London City | |
63.0mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 41.4 | Happiness is Above Average for Kent, High for UK | |
Ranked 207 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions369 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Faversham and Mid Kent level) | |
3.0 burglaries per 1k people (Maidstone) | |
- London Bridge (45 mins) - Charing Cross (55 mins) - Cannon Street (56 mins) - London St Pancras (58 mins) - East Croydon (72 mins) - Wimbledon (76 mins) |
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Places to live if you commute to Waterloo UK towns & villages recommended by us Top locations by % of residents in high income jobsThe property market in Forstal has had a steep increase over the last few years and accelerating growth. On average, a detached house costs £630,106, which is up 4.7% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £396,639, a terraced house £302,504 and a flat £193,626. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you £853 per month. Property prices in Forstal are similar to the average property prices across Kent and are a little higher compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Forstal, prices have increased, while prices decreased across the Kent region.
Property data is based on Maidstone level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£)
Example House Purchases (2023)
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see view data on that specific area of Forstal, or click here to view the longer list of property transactions in ME20 7AH.
Address | Value | Sell Date |
FORSTAL COTTAGES, Forstal Road, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7AH | £660,000 | 04/13/2023 |
Address | Value | Sell Date |
FORSTAL COTTAGES, Forstal Road, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7AH | £660,000 | 04/13/2023 |
Address | Value | Sell Date |
FORSTAL COTTAGES, Forstal Road, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7AH | £660,000 | 04/13/2023 |
Address | Value | Sell Date |
FORSTAL COTTAGES, Forstal Road, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7AH | £660,000 | 04/13/2023 |
Train Station | Distance from Forstal | Commute optionsClick to view route details |
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Maidstone Barracks A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -1% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 72 mins - Southeastern) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 80 mins - Southeastern) View details - Charing Cross (1 change(s) - 91 mins - Southeastern) View details |
Snodland A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +6% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 61 mins - Southeastern - £543 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 90 mins - Southeastern - £543 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (1 change(s) - 101 mins - Southeastern - £543 monthly fare) View details |
Aylesford A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +2% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 67 mins - Southeastern - £543 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 85 mins - Southeastern - £543 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (1 change(s) - 96 mins - Southeastern - £543 monthly fare) View details |
Halling A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -2% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 58 mins - Southeastern - £543 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 91 mins - Southeastern - £543 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (1 change(s) - 100 mins - Southeastern - £543 monthly fare) View details |
Maidstone East A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -1% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- London Bridge (48 mins - Southeastern) View details - Charing Cross (55 mins - Southeastern) View details - Cannon Street (56 mins - Southeastern) View details - East Croydon (2 change(s) - 74 mins - Thameslink) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 75 mins - Thameslink) View details - Wimbledon (2 change(s) - 88 mins - Thameslink) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 118 mins - London Overground) View details - Brighton (2 change(s) - 123 mins - Thameslink) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 145 mins - Thameslink) View details |
Forstal has a healthy number of schools nearby to choose from. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including The Maplesden Noakes School (Academy) which is a secondary school based in Buckland Road, Maidstone. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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School | Type | Outstanding? |
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Brunswick House Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls | Secondary school Foundation school - Girls | No |
Shernold School | Primary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
Palace Wood Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
The Maplesden Noakes School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Allington Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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Maidstone Grammar School for Girls | Secondary school Foundation school - Girls | 1: Outstanding (5/20/2009) | Ofsted Report Link | Maidstone | |
Allington Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (7/13/2022) | 245 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Maidstone |
Palace Wood Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (7/5/2017) | 118 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Maidstone |
The Maplesden Noakes School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (9/26/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Maidstone | |
St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (10/1/2015) | 24 submissions 96.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Aylesford |
St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (1/21/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Aylesford | |
Brunswick House Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (2/28/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Maidstone | |
Shernold School | Primary Other independent school - Mixed | Maidstone |
School | Type |
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Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (5/20/2009) |
Allington Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (7/13/2022) 245 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Palace Wood Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (7/5/2017) 118 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
The Maplesden Noakes School Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (9/26/2013) |
St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/1/2015) 24 submissions 96.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (1/21/2015) |
Brunswick House Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (2/28/2018) |
Shernold School Ofsted report | Primary |
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Average speed | 63.0 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 89.7% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 1.5% |
ME20 7AH | UK Average | |
% of premises with 0 to 2 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 2 to 5 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 5 to 10 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 10 to 30 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 30 to 300Mbps download speed | 42.9% | 34% (96% have access to at least 30Mbps) |
% of premises with greater than 300Mbps download speed | 57.1% | 62% |
Forstal has a good numbers of stores nearby to choose from, including: Aldi Aylesford, Iceland Maidstone Food Warehouse, M&S Tudor BP, Sainsburys Larkfield, Tesco Maidstone London Road Express, Waitrose Allington Park. There are a few pubs and bars nearby, including: Fields At Aylesford, Sir Thomas Wyatt Public House, The Malta Inn. Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, there are a few nearby, including: Aunt Sally's, Edenwood Place, Kent Life, Mytime Active, The Bush, The Hengist, The Little Old Toll House, Thompsons Pie And Mash, Village Pantry. There are a few cafes and coffee shops nearby, including: Mickey's Cafe Diner, Tuesday Cafe. ME20 7AH has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
Relative to the UK as a whole, Kent has a high crime rate (96 crimes reported per thousand people). Forstal has a consistent crime rate as this, with 100 crimes reported per thousand people. Source: ONS
Crimes per 1k population
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