England

Tonbridge and Malling area profile

The median home in Tonbridge and Malling costs £418,000 and the average two-bed private rent is £1,333/month (August 2026, ONS PIPR). Less affordable than average.

Median house price
£418,000
Affordability
12.0× salary
Typical salary
£34,700
2-bed average rent, August 2026
£1,333/mo
Avg sold price
£427,000
Deprivation (IMD)
7/10

Affordability in Tonbridge and Malling

Homes in Tonbridge and Malling cost about 12.0× the typical full-time salary, versus 7.6× across England & Wales. That makes it harder to afford than most of the country.

Based on ONS house-price to workplace-earnings ratios, 2025. The England & Wales median is 7.6×.

Renting in Tonbridge and Malling

Average monthly private rents in Tonbridge and Malling, August 2026. Source: ONS Price Index of Private Rents — an average across new and existing tenancies, so newly advertised rents usually sit above it.
Property sizeAverage rent (pcm)Change on a year
1 bed£1,032+3.4%
2 bed£1,333+3.3%
3 bed£1,626+3.5%
4+ bed£2,480+2.6%
All sizes£1,489+3.2%

Who lives in Tonbridge and Malling

Census 2021 figures, averaged across the area's neighbourhoods.

72.1%
Owner-occupied
Homes owned outright or with a mortgage
11.9%
Privately rented
Share of homes rented from a private landlord
32.5%
Degree-educated
Adults with a level-4+ qualification
20%
Children
Residents aged under 16
23.4%
Retired
Residents who are retired
36.9%
Work from home
Workers based mainly at home
12.5%
Car-free homes
Households with no car or van
7/10
Deprivation
1 = most deprived, 10 = least (IMD decile)

Frequently asked

What is the average house price in Tonbridge and Malling?

The median house price in Tonbridge and Malling is £418,000 (ONS, 2025), about 12.0× the typical full-time salary.

How much is rent in Tonbridge and Malling?

The average private rent for a two-bedroom home in Tonbridge and Malling is £1,333 per month (ONS Price Index of Private Rents, August 2026). It averages existing tenancies as well as new lets, so newly advertised rents are usually higher.

Where does this Tonbridge and Malling data come from?

House prices and affordability ratios come from ONS. Rents are average private rents from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents, for the latest published month. Demographics are Census 2021 figures aggregated to local-authority level. England & Wales only.

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← All areasSources: ONS, ONS Price Index of Private Rents, Census 2021 · Open Government Licence