TN3 (Tunbridge Wells) presents a mixed picture for investors. Over the past five years, capital appreciation has been negative at -1.4% CAGR, whilst rental yields have grown at 5.5% CAGR, suggesting stronger demand from tenants than owner-occupiers. Population growth remained modest at 0.8%, indicating limited demographic expansion. The district scores 51.3 out of 100 on trajectory assessment, placing it at the 58th percentile nationally. Classified as latent-stage gentrification, TN3 shows potential for evolution but hasn't yet entered active regeneration phases. The divergence between rental and capital growth patterns reflects the area's current appeal to let investors rather than those seeking property appreciation.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices down 1.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.5% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
- 4337 new homes in planning pipeline
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What's changing in Tunbridge Wells · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.2 points this month to 52/100, driven mainly by safety.
45 planning applications submitted in TN3 over the last six months, including 3 new build residential schemes proposing 303 homes, 1 change of use, 1 demolition.
- Adjoining Authority Consultation - The erection of 178 no. dwellings with affordable housing including 11 no. self-build plots and a children's nursery or GP surgery (class e), landscaping, open space, biodiversity net gain, sustainable urban drainage system and associated earthworks with new vehicular and pedestrian accesses from Frant Road.Jan 2026 · Decided
- Adjoining Authority Consultation: Development of 125 dwellings, with cycle and car parking areas, access point from Eridge Road, landscaping, public open space, surface water drainage features and associated works and infrastructure.Jan 2026 · Awaiting decision
- (Self build) Erection of a detached dwelling and detached garage in residential garden land to the rear of RoseleighMar 2026 · Awaiting decision
Tunbridge Wells (TN3) common questions
Is Tunbridge Wells up and coming?
Tunbridge Wells (TN3) has a trajectory score of 52/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 41% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 2.1 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 56/100 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 (TN3) is £358k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have fallen at 1.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Tunbridge Wells?
The median monthly rent in Tunbridge Wells (TN3) is £1,478 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Tunbridge Wells?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Tunbridge Wells (TN1), Tunbridge Wells (TN4), Tunbridge Wells (TN2), Eastbourne (BN21), Polegate (BN26). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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