Area guide — TN9
Moving to Tonbridge
Homes in Tonbridge sold for an average of £433,500 over the last 12 months, around 5% below the wider South East average. The castle, the Medway and a high street between them — Tonbridge trades a few minutes more on the train for a meaningful discount on Sevenoaks, with the Judd school as its own magnet. A typical purchase takes 12–16 weeks and costs around £15,525 in fees and taxes on top of the price.
Buying a property: What do I need to do?
Less than you fear, more than you’d guess — and doing things in the right order makes a difference. This is the start of a to-do list that Navo will customise for your property purchase.
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Start tracking your moveWhat do homes cost here?
Down 1.8% on the year, from 232 recorded sales.
| Property type | Avg. price | |
|---|---|---|
| Flat | £234,500 | |
| Terraced | £373,000 | |
| Semi-detached | £523,000 | |
| Detached | £870,500 |
Family houses — semis and terraces — make up 62% of sales, the heart of this market.
How much does it cost to move?
As well as the purchase price
Living there
School counts are last ratings under the previous Ofsted inspection framework (retired September 2024).
Questions people ask
Is Tonbridge a good place to buy?
Prices fell 1.8% over the last 12 months, across 232 recorded sales. The castle, the Medway and a high street between them — Tonbridge trades a few minutes more on the train for a meaningful discount on Sevenoaks, with the Judd school as its own magnet.
What do homes cost in Tonbridge?
The average sold price in the 12 months to March 2026 was £433,500 — around 5% below the wider South East average. Flats average £234,500, terraced houses average £373,000, semis average £523,000, detached homes average £870,500.
What are moving costs in Tonbridge?
Buying an average-priced £433,500 home typically costs around £15,525 on top of the price — roughly £11,675 of stamp duty plus survey, conveyancing and removals. Our moving-cost estimator breaks it down for your own price.
How long does buying take in Tonbridge?
A typical purchase runs 12–16 weeks from offer accepted to keys — and the biggest delays are usually avoidable ones, like instructing a solicitor late.