Property trends for TN9

    TN9 covers Edenbridge and the surrounding villages in the Weald of Kent, positioned on the Surrey border south of London. It is a semi-rural commuter area with a mix of period properties, modern family homes, and village character.

    At a Glance

    Average Property Price - TN9

    £424,608

    71

    National percentile

    Average Monthly Rent - TN

    £1,342

    71

    National percentile

    Average Net Household Income - TN9

    £48,915

    86

    National percentile

    Flat / Maisonette Yield - TN

    5.4%

    42

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - TN9

    2.9%

    27

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - TN

    4.2%

    69

    National percentile

    Property Price & Volume Trends

    The average property price of £425,000 places TN9 among the more expensive districts nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 2.9% annually — a below-average pace compared with the broader national trend. Transaction activity has declined: 269 sales were recorded in the latest full year, down from a 10-year average of 344 per year.

    Rent & Yield Trends

    Average monthly rent of £1,342 is notably above the national norm, reflecting strong rental demand in the area. Rental growth has outpaced the national average, rising 4.2% annually over ten years. The flat yield has improved to 5.4% in the latest year, up from a 10-year average of 4.6%, signalling an increasingly attractive return for buy-to-let investors.

    Income & Affordability Trends

    Household income averages £48,915, placing the area among the most affluent nationally. However, purchase affordability has tightened: the price-to-income ratio now stands at 8.3x, up from 7.7x in 2016, reflecting price growth outpacing income gains. Rental affordability has similarly weakened, with rent consuming 31.9% of household income compared to 28% in 2016.

    Resident Demographic Profile

    The area has a notably larger share of families with children: those under 15 account for 20.5% of the population, well above the national average of 17.5%. The 35–49 age group is also overrepresented at 22.3%. The workforce is dominated by professionals and technical roles, which together account for 40% of employment — substantially higher than the national baseline. Owner-occupation remains the norm, though shared ownership at 3.7% is notably above the national average.

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