Property trends for TN23

    TN23 covers the Ashford area in Kent, situated in the south-east of England. It is a mixed residential district with good transport links and a blend of suburban and semi-rural character.

    At a Glance

    Average Property Price - TN23

    £314,840

    47

    National percentile

    Average Monthly Rent - TN

    £1,342

    71

    National percentile

    Average Net Household Income - TN23

    £37,330

    46

    National percentile

    Flat / Maisonette Yield - TN

    5.4%

    42

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - TN23

    3.8%

    61

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - TN

    4.2%

    69

    National percentile

    Property Price & Volume Trends

    The latest average property price in TN23 is £315,000, roughly in line with the national average. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.8% annually—a below-average rate of growth compared to the rest of the UK. Transaction activity has softened; the postcode saw 554 sales last year, down from a 10-year average of 727 per year.

    Rent & Yield Trends

    Average monthly rent in the wider TN area stands at £1,342, placing it among the more expensive rental markets nationally. Rents have grown at 4.2% per year over the past decade, which is above the national average trajectory. The flat yield has risen to 5.4%, up from a 10-year average of 4.6%, reflecting improved rental returns for investors in this market.

    Income & Affordability Trends

    Average net household income in TN23 is £37,330, slightly below the national mid-point. The price-to-income ratio has deteriorated markedly: it now stands at 8.9x, up from 6.7x in 2016, meaning homes have become significantly less affordable relative to earnings. Rental affordability has also worsened; the rent-to-income ratio has climbed from 28% to 32%, indicating higher relative housing costs for renters.

    Resident Demographic Profile

    The area has a notably younger demographic profile than the national average, with over one in five residents under 15 and a higher share of families in the 25–34 age bracket. Ownership outright is considerably lower than the national norm at 22%, while private renting is significantly above average at 26%—reflecting the younger, more mobile population. The employment mix skews away from professional and managerial roles; elementary and caring occupations are overrepresented, and there is a notably higher proportion of plant and machine operators.

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