South East
House prices in Tunbridge Wells
Kent commuter town with one of the highest London-relocator share rates in the South East.
Last updated April 2026·HM Land Registry & ONS
- Avg price
- £512k
- YoY change
- +0.3%
- Days
- 58
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Tunbridge Wells sits in the South East property market, with current average sold prices around £512k and a year-on-year movement of +0.3%. The TN postcode area covers a mix of central, suburban and edge-of-city stock — top-performing local agents will know which streets are moving fastest right now and where buyers are most active.
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in numbers
Snapshot of the Tunbridge Wells housing stock and what selling typically looks like right now.
Price trend (indexed)
Tunbridge Wells average house price, indexed
Indexed series — derived by applying ONS UK House Price Index regional growth rates to Tunbridge Wells's current average sold price. Source: ONS UK HPI; current average from HM Land Registry Price Paid data. This is a regional trend rebased to Tunbridge Wells, not a city-specific sold-price series. Read the methodology.
Property mix
- Detached22%
- Semi-detached30%
- Terraced26%
- Flats / maisonettes22%
Source: ONS Census 2021 dwelling stock aggregated to South East. Postcode-level mix varies.
Typical selling timeline
58days
Listing to sold-subject-to-contract in Tunbridge Wells, then a further 12–16 weeks to legal completion. Source: Rightmove House Price Index.
Stamp duty on the average home
£15,600
SDLT on a £512k main residence in England. First-time buyers and additional-property buyers pay different rates.
Selling guides for Tunbridge Wells sellers
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How Tunbridge Wells stacks up across South East
How Tunbridge Wells stacks up against the closest South East cities by average price and recent year-on-year movement.
Tunbridge Wells selling FAQs
Common questions from Tunbridge Wells sellers — answers cite HM Land Registry, ONS HPI and HMRC SDLT bands.
What is the average house price in Tunbridge Wells?+
The average sold price in Tunbridge Wells is around £512k, based on the latest HM Land Registry Price Paid data and ONS House Price Index. Year-on-year prices are up 0.3% across the TN postcode area.
How long does it take to sell a house in Tunbridge Wells?+
Homes in Tunbridge Wells typically take around 58 days from listing to sold-subject-to-contract, with a further 12–16 weeks to legal completion. Well-priced homes in central postcodes usually move faster; unusual or chain-heavy sales can take longer.
What stamp duty would I pay on an average Tunbridge Wells home?+
On the Tunbridge Wells average price of £512k, stamp duty (SDLT) for a main residence in England would be around £15,600. First-time buyers and additional-property buyers pay different rates — see HMRC's SDLT calculator for your exact position.
Which estate agents are best in Tunbridge Wells?+
The "best" agent depends on your street, property type and price band — not on brand size. We rank Tunbridge Wells agents by their actual sale-price-vs-asking-price ratio, average time on market, and how many homes they've sold in the TN postcode area in the last 12 months. Submit your details above and we'll introduce 2–3 top performers within a working day.
Is the FindYourAgent service free for Tunbridge Wells sellers?+
Yes — entirely free for sellers. Our partner GetAgent earns a referral fee from the estate agent you eventually instruct. The agent you choose charges their normal commission, not a penny more for using us. There is no obligation to instruct any agent we introduce.
Authoritative Tunbridge Wells sources
Methodology sources: HM Land Registry UK HPI · ONS House Price Index · HMRC SDLT. Page last updated April 2026. See full methodology.