Tunbridge Wells Rents and Rental Yield Data

ONS private rents, bedroom-level rent evidence, indicative gross yield and district-level rental screening for Tunbridge Wells buy-to-let research.

Last updated 5 Jul 2026HPI April 2026Rents May 2026Sold prices April 2026
Average Rent£1,517

Per month

Monthly Rent Movement+0.5%

vs April 2026

Annual Rent Movement+4.7%

vs May 2025

Estimated Gross Yield4.1%

Based on average price

Private rent trend

All homes ONS Price Index of Private Rents series, last 5Y.

Latest rent£1,517May 2026
Last month£1,509April 2026
Monthly change+0.5%Rent estimate
Last year£1,448May 2025
Annual change+4.7%Rent estimate
Monthly movementUp 0.5%From £1,509 last month
Annual movementUp 4.7%From £1,448 last year
Rental price commentary · Last updated June 2026

Tunbridge Wells continued to see rents edge higher in May 2026, according to the ONS Price Index of Private Rents. The average private rent reached £1,517 a month.

That was up from £1,509 in April, a monthly rise of 0.5%. The latest figure also shows annual growth of 4.7%.

Bedroom-Level Private Rent Evidence

one bed£1,045+5.1% annual
two bed£1,391+4.9% annual
three bed£1,682+4.9% annual
four or more bed£2,440+3.8% annual

Indicative Yield By Postcode District

This uses local authority-wide ONS average rent against district median sold prices. Treat it as a screening signal, not a property valuation.

District-level rental yield screening is waiting for approved postcode district coverage for Tunbridge Wells. The local authority-wide rent and price signals remain available above.

Rental Yield Is Income Divided By Property Price

Gross rental yield is estimated as annual rent divided by purchase price. It does not include mortgage costs, maintenance, voids, tax, management fees or capital growth. Use it alongside postcode evidence, sales volume and regeneration context before comparing Tunbridge Wells buy-to-let areas.