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House prices in Tunbridge Wells
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
House prices in Tunbridge Wells have moved little over the past year, with the typical property worth around £452,286 — within 0.0% of its value 12 months earlier. Detached homes lead the local mix at around £861,913.
That's 67% above the UK average of £271,295.
Tunbridge Wells house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Tunbridge Wells
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £861,913 ▲ +0.3%
- Semi-detached £500,469 ▲ +1.5%
- Terraced £402,925 ▲ +0.8%
- Flat £257,367 ▼ -2.8%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 38 SHIRLEY GARDENS, TN4 8TH | £500,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 4 POWDERMILL CLOSE, TN4 9DR | £390,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 17 BARNETTS WAY, TN4 9DW | £325,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 14 MONARCH GARDENS, TN2 3JP | £745,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 11 MUSKERRY COURT, TN4 8SX | £600,000 |
| Apr 2026 | SUNNYBANK TOWN HILL, TN3 8EL | £655,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 35 TUDOR COURT, TN2 5QH | £218,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 80 EDWARD STREET, TN4 0EB | £425,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 43 RIDGEWAY, TN2 4ER | £375,000 |
| Apr 2026 | REGENT HOUSE, 2 HERALD GARDENS, TN2 3FQ | £295,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Tunbridge Wells costs 9.0× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Tunbridge Wells ranks nationally →
Tunbridge Wells is the 98th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 45,089 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Tunbridge Wells.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 43.5%
- Median floor area 81 m²
- Median annual energy cost £910
- Most common era England and Wales: before 1900
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Welwyn Hatfield £453,552
- House prices in Dacorum £454,770
- House prices in Surrey Heath £457,454
- House prices in East Hertfordshire £460,485
- House prices in Woking £441,435
- House prices in Horsham £440,863
- House prices in East Hampshire £440,217
- House prices in Cambridge £467,028
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Tunbridge Wells?
- The average house price in Tunbridge Wells is £452,286, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Tunbridge Wells changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Tunbridge Wells have been flat 0.0% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Tunbridge Wells by property type?
- Latest average prices in Tunbridge Wells:
- detached homes: £861,913
- semi-detached homes: £500,469
- terraced homes: £402,925
- flats: £257,367
- Is Tunbridge Wells affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Tunbridge Wells costs 9.0× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Tunbridge Wells ranks nationally.
- Is Tunbridge Wells an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Tunbridge Wells costs £452,286 — 67% more than the UK average of £271,295. Tunbridge Wells is the 98th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Tunbridge Wells?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Tunbridge Wells's average of £452,286, expect roughly £500–£750 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £850–£1,300 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Tunbridge Wells?
- On a typical Tunbridge Wells sale at £452,286, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £5,400–£8,100, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Tunbridge Wells?
- Moving home in Tunbridge Wells typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.