Property Data OutlookSevenoaks
Data from Land Registry, ONS, Bank of England
Compare with another area →Market outlook for Sevenoaks
Key indicators for buyers
The Sevenoaks market is moderately favourable for buyers. Prices are rising at 3.9%, which may favour acting sooner rather than later. Affordability has improved from a peak of 15.8x in 2022 to 13.4x today. Rising rents (£1,781/mo, +3.9%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Price trends
Average sale prices · HM Land Registry / UK HPI
Affordability ratio
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
A home in Sevenoaks costs 13.4x the local median salary — very stretched, improving from a peak of 15.8x in 2022.
Rental trends
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Average monthly rent in Sevenoaks is £1,781, up 3.9% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
Monthly mortgage
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Sevenoaks price of £542,741 with a 25% deposit (£136k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £2,142 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Monthly mortgage payments (£2,142) are £361 more than renting (£1,781). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £136k — it would take around 12 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Recent sales
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
10, CLOVER WALK TN8 6DH | Terraced | £335,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
16, THE SIDINGS, DUNTON GREEN TN13 2YD | Terraced | £565,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
140, PINKS HILL BR8 8NW | Semi-detached | £417,700 | 23 Jan 2026 |
25, WOODLANDS CLOSE BR8 7JU | Semi-detached | £520,000 | 22 Jan 2026 |
188, CHESTERFIELD DRIVE TN13 2EH | Detached | £875,000 | 21 Jan 2026 |
7, WARWICK COURT, SOUTH PARK TN13 1EQ | Flat/Maisonette | £400,000 | 21 Jan 2026 |
5, HEADLEY COURT, STATION APPROACH TN8 5LS | Flat/Maisonette |
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Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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