Property trends for TN5

    TN5 covers the Tunbridge Wells area in Kent, sitting in the south-east of England. It is an established residential district with a affluent character, popular with families and those seeking a semi-rural setting with good access to London.

    At a Glance

    Average Property Price - TN5

    £605,164

    90

    National percentile

    Average Monthly Rent - TN

    £1,342

    71

    National percentile

    Average Net Household Income - TN5

    £46,671

    80

    National percentile

    Flat / Maisonette Yield - TN

    5.4%

    42

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - TN5

    3.4%

    41

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - TN

    4.2%

    69

    National percentile

    Property Price & Volume Trends

    At £605,000, TN5 sits among the most expensive postcodes nationally. However, growth has been modest: at 3.4% annualised over the past decade, it trails the national pace. Transaction activity has softened noticeably, with 88 sales in the latest year against a 10-year average of 138 — a decline of roughly 36%.

    Rent & Yield Trends

    Monthly rents of £1,342 place the area comfortably above the national median. Rental growth has kept pace with the broader market at 4.2% annually over a decade. The flat yield of 5.4% has risen from its 10-year average of 4.6%, suggesting improved rental returns despite higher capital values.

    Income & Affordability Trends

    Average household income of £47,000 is substantially above the national norm, placing the area among the wealthier quarters of the UK. Affordability pressures have intensified: the price-to-income ratio now stands at 13.9x, up from 11.2x in 2016. Rental affordability has also tightened, with rent consuming 31.9% of income compared to 28% a decade ago.

    Resident Demographic Profile

    The population skews notably older, with over a quarter aged 65 and above against a national average of just under 20%, and the 50–64 age group also overrepresented. Young adults aged 16–24 and 25–34 are significantly underrepresented. Housing tenure reflects an affluent base: 42.6% own outright and 32% with a mortgage, while private and social rented stock are both below national averages. The employment mix is weighted towards higher-skilled roles, with managers and professionals accounting for over 41% of the workforce — well above the national average of 34%.

    Explore nearby