TN1 has recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of -0.6% for property prices, whilst rental growth has expanded at 5.5% annually over the same period. Population increased by 0.8% across the five-year period. The district scores 52.4 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it at the 64th percentile nationally, and is currently in a latent gentrification stage. The divergence between price stagnation and rental growth suggests rental yields may be favouring investors in this market, though this reflects historical performance and does not indicate future outcomes.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices down 0.9% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.5% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
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What's changing in Tunbridge Wells · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.3 points this month to 51/100, driven mainly by safety.
49 planning applications submitted in TN1 over the last six months, including 1 new build residential scheme, 1 change of use.
- Construction of 3no. dwellings and removal of existing buildingFeb 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Change of use from Flexible mixed use Class E or Class B8 to Class E(d) indoor sport, recreation, or fitnessFeb 2026 · pending
- Submission of details in relation to Condition 3 (Maintenance Schedule) & 4 (Acoustic Assessment) of 25/01661/FULLJul 2026 · Awaiting decision
Tunbridge Wells (TN1) common questions
Is Tunbridge Wells up and coming?
Tunbridge Wells (TN1) has a trajectory score of 51/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 44% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 2.9 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Tunbridge Wells safe?
Tunbridge Wells has a safety score of 58/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Tunbridge Wells?
The average property price in Tunbridge Wells (TN1) is £507k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have fallen at 0.9% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Tunbridge Wells?
The median monthly rent in Tunbridge Wells (TN1) is £1,478 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Tunbridge Wells?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Tunbridge Wells (TN4), Tunbridge Wells (TN3), Tunbridge Wells (TN2), Eastbourne (BN21), Tonbridge (TN11). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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