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Rental yield in Tunbridge Wells

Tunbridge Wells sits in the lower half for rental yield in England and Wales, a little below the 4.4% typical figure across all 316 areas.

Over the past year, average prices in Tunbridge Wells fell 3% and average rents rose 4.6%.

Gross yield

4.1%

Average price

£445,133

↓ -3% / yr

Average rent

£1,529/mo

↑ +4.6% / yr

National rank

#213 of 316

Who rents here

Census 2021, 48,224 households

19.2% of homes in Tunbridge Wells are private rentals.

Private rented 19.2%Social rented 14.6%Owner occupied 65.1%

Average rent by size

1 bedroom

£1,053/mo

↑ +4.7% / yr

2 bedrooms

£1,401/mo

↑ +4.6% / yr

3 bedrooms

£1,697/mo

↑ +4.8% / yr

4+ bedrooms

£2,456/mo

↑ +4% / yr

1 bed£1,053
2 beds£1,401
3 beds£1,697
4+ beds£2,456

Average advertised rent by number of bedrooms. ONS Price Index of Private Rents (2026-07).

Council tax bands (2026-27)

Band A

£1,631

Band B

£1,902

Band C

£2,174

Band D

£2,446

Band E

£2,990

Band F

£3,533

Band G

£4,077

Band H

£4,892

Average annual bill for the area, including police and other precepts (MHCLG and Welsh Government, 2026-27). Community precepts vary, and the band is set by the property, so check the exact band on gov.uk.

Work out the yield on a specific property

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Gross yield4.1%

That is right on the Tunbridge Wells average of 4.1%. Add costs for a net estimate.

How it compares

Tunbridge Wells4.1%
Highest (Newcastle upon Tyne)6.9%
Typical (median)4.4%
Lowest (Derbyshire Dales)2.8%

Areas with a similar yield

Epping Forest 4.1%Dacorum 4.1%North Hertfordshire 4.1%Breckland 4.1%Bassetlaw 4.1%Stafford 4.1%
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Common questions

Is Tunbridge Wells a good place to buy to let?

It is around the middle for rental income, at a 4.1% average gross yield. Whether it works depends on the specific property, so always run the actual numbers.

Are rents rising in Tunbridge Wells?

Over the past year, average rents in Tunbridge Wells rose 4.6% and average prices fell 3% (HM Land Registry and ONS, to 2026-07).

Is there rental demand in Tunbridge Wells?

Rent movement is the best free proxy for tenant demand, and average rents in Tunbridge Wells rose 4.6% over the past year (ONS), which points to tenants competing for available stock. Still ask local letting agents about typical void periods before committing to a buy-to-let there. For the size of the market: at the 2021 census, 19.2% of Tunbridge Wells's 48,224 households rented privately (14.6% social rented, 65.1% owner occupied).

What is the average rent for a 1, 2 or 3 bedroom property in Tunbridge Wells?

As of 2026-07, average monthly rents in Tunbridge Wells by property size are £1,053 for a 1 bedroom property, £1,401 for a 2 bedroom property, £1,697 for a 3 bedroom property, £2,456 for a 4 or more bedroom property (ONS). The all-size average is £1,529 a month.

How much is council tax in Tunbridge Wells?

In 2026-27, the average Band D council tax in Tunbridge Wells is £2,446 a year including police and other precepts. Bills scale with the property's band: from £1,631 for Band A up to £4,892 for Band H. Community precepts vary within the area, so treat these as area averages and check the exact band and bill with the council.

What is a good rental yield in the UK?

As a rough guide, under 4% is low, 5 to 6% is typical, and above 6.5% is high. Tunbridge Wells is at 4.1%.

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Gross yield = annual rent divided by average price. Average price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (01/06/2026). Average rent: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (2026-07). Local-authority averages across all property types, indicative only. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Not investment advice.

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