Property Data OutlookTunbridge Wells
Data from Land Registry, ONS, Bank of England
Compare with another area →Market outlook for Tunbridge Wells
Key indicators for buyers
The Tunbridge Wells market is moderately favourable for buyers. Affordability has improved from a peak of 15.7x in 2021 to 11.5x today. Rising rents (£1,496/mo, +6.1%) 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 Tunbridge Wells costs 11.5x the local median salary — very stretched, improving from a peak of 15.7x in 2021.
Rental trends
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Average monthly rent in Tunbridge Wells is £1,496, up 6.1% 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 Tunbridge Wells price of £454,901 with a 25% deposit (£114k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £1,795 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Monthly mortgage payments (£1,795) are £299 more than renting (£1,496). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £114k — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
2, MARLPITS, CURTISDEN GREEN, GOUDHURST TN17 1LE | Semi-detached | £650,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
28, PARK STREET TN2 4SP | Terraced | £354,250 | 23 Jan 2026 |
3, NORTHFIELDS, SPELDHURST TN3 0PL | Semi-detached | £350,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
EIGHT BELLS BARN, BACK LANE, GOUDHURST TN17 1AN | Detached | £435,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
35, ALBION ROAD TN1 2PB | Semi-detached | £625,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
114, SHERWOOD ROAD TN2 3LH | Terraced | £355,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
FLAT 7, DOWN HOUSE, 22, BROADWATER DOWN TN2 5NR |
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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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