At a Glance
Average Property Price - TN26
£497,474
82
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - TN
£1,361
71
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - TN26
£43,776
72
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - TN
5.9%
42
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - TN26
2.1%
20
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - TN
4.2%
63
National percentile
Street Rankings — TN26
Top 5 streets in TN26 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stone Green | £1,296,250 |
| 2 | Shadoxhurst Road | £1,250,000 |
| 3 | Wissenden Lane | £1,065,000 |
| 4 | Pluckley Road | £1,050,000 |
| 5 | Blindgrooms Lane | £975,000 |
Highest Monthly Sales — TN26
The highest-value transaction recorded in TN26 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price of £512,445 places TN26 among the most expensive districts nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.3% annually—notably slower than the national average, reflecting more muted appreciation in this rural corner of the market. Transaction volumes have softened: 120 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 156, suggesting a degree of market quietness.
Rent & Yield Trends
Monthly rents in the broader TN postcode area average £1,342, which is above the national midpoint. Rental growth has outpaced the national average at 4.2% per year over the past decade. The flat yield has improved to 5.4%, up from a 10-year average of 4.6%, indicating strengthening returns for landlords in this market.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income of £43,776 is above the national median, placing the area among higher-earning districts. Affordability has tightened: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 11.0x in 2016 to 12.3x today, reflecting faster property price growth than income rises. Rental affordability has also weakened, with rent consuming 31.9% of income compared to 28% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews notably older than national norms, with 22.6% aged 65 and over (compared to 19.6% nationally) and 21.8% aged 50–64 (versus 19.8%). The 16–24 age group is underrepresented at 8.7%, well below the 11.0% national average. Housing tenure shows a high proportion of outright ownership at 38.7% and mortgage ownership at 32%, reflecting the affluent, settled character of the district. Employment is weighted towards managerial and professional roles, with managers notably overrepresented at 17.2% against the 13.4% national figure.