Property Data OutlookTonbridge and Malling
Data from Land Registry, ONS, Bank of England
Compare with another area →Market outlook for Tonbridge and Malling
Key indicators for buyers
The Tonbridge and Malling market is moderately favourable for buyers. Affordability has improved from a peak of 13.4x in 2021 to 12.0x today. Rising rents (£1,462/mo, +4.2%) 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 Tonbridge and Malling costs 12.0x the local median salary — very stretched, improving from a peak of 13.4x in 2021.
Rental trends
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Average monthly rent in Tonbridge and Malling is £1,462, up 4.2% 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 Tonbridge and Malling price of £406,813 with a 25% deposit (£102k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £1,605 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Monthly mortgage payments (£1,605) are £143 more than renting (£1,462). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £102k — it would take around 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
257, MALLING ROAD ME6 5JF | Detached | £425,000 | 28 Jan 2026 |
19A, HARTFIELD CLOSE TN10 4JP | Detached | £430,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
11, HOOK ROAD ME6 5RQ | Semi-detached | £292,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
29, TONBRIDGE ROAD, HILDENBOROUGH TN11 9BH | Terraced | £495,000 | 21 Jan 2026 |
LITTLE QUINTAIN, TESTON ROAD, OFFHAM ME19 5NR | Detached | £1,225,000 | 20 Jan 2026 |
22, URIDGE ROAD TN10 3EA | Terraced | £347,500 | 19 Jan 2026 |
66, OAK DRIVE, LARKFIELD ME20 6NL | Semi-detached |
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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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