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Property investment stats for Sevenoaks, South East

A complete guide to property investment in Sevenoaks.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Sevenoaks stands out for its high proportion of families and professionals, with the area sitting in the 92nd and 95th percentiles respectively for these groups. The market is shaped by a strong owner-occupier presence and a relatively balanced mix of private rentals. Median prices reflect the area’s desirability, with the median price per square foot at £584 per sq ft and the current median asking sale price for a 3-bedroom house at £595,000. Liquidity is reasonable, with properties spending a median of 69 days on the market and annual sales at 331. Affordability is a consideration, as shown by a price-to-income ratio of 7.5 and a rent-to-income ratio of 23.9%.

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Key investment stats for Sevenoaks

Median price per sq ft

£584 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.6%

Capital growth (1y)

1.7%

Sales in past year

331

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Sevenoaks

Live prices in Sevenoaks, South East

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£600,000

25% of properties below...

£399,475

75% of properties below...

£1,000,000

Most expensive property

£7,500,000

Live listings

319

Median days on market

69

Should you invest in Sevenoaks?

Opportunities

  • The area’s strong rental yields of 4.6%, especially in the top-performing postcode district (4.6%), provide a solid base for buy-to-let investors.
  • Sevenoaks’ high concentration of families and professionals supports stable demand for larger homes and quality flats.
  • Discounts to asking prices, with a median achieved minus asking price of £10,000 (the typical achieved discount), offer negotiation opportunities for buyers.

Risks

  • Affordability may limit future price growth, with a price-to-income ratio of 7.5 that could test local budgets.
  • The annualised growth rate over three years (1.9%) is modest, which could temper expectations for rapid capital appreciation.
  • Liquidity is steady but not exceptional, with properties typically spending 69 days on the market.

Outlook

The next year in Sevenoaks looks steady rather than spectacular. With 1-year capital growth of 1.7% and a three-year annualised growth of 1.9%, investors should expect gradual rather than rapid price moves.

Rental demand should hold firm, especially among families and professionals, given the area’s demographic profile and strong rental yields of 4.6%. That said, affordability constraints and only moderate sales volumes could keep a lid on price momentum. Sevenoaks remains a solid choice for investors seeking stability and reliable rental income, but those chasing fast capital gains may want to temper their expectations.

Live properties in Sevenoaks

Investment properties in Sevenoaks, South East

4 bedroom terraced house for sale
42% below median price

£435,000 - Offers in Region of

4 bedroom terraced house for sale

Seal Road, Sevenoaks

Properties needing refurbishment in Sevenoaks, South East
Needs Refurb
4 bedroom terraced house for sale
On market for 178 days

£595,000

4 bedroom terraced house for sale

Bradbourne Vale Road, Sevenoaks, Ke...

Slow to sell properties in Sevenoaks, South East
Slow to Sell
6 bedroom detached house for sale
Reduced by 16%

£2,950,000 - Guide Price

6 bedroom detached house for sale

Brittains Lane, Sevenoaks, Kent

Big price drop properties in Sevenoaks, South East
Big Price Drop
6 bedroom detached house for sale
7,832 sq ft

£6,500,000 - Guide Price

6 bedroom detached house for sale

Wildernesse Avenue, Sevenoaks, Kent...

Properties with planning granted in Sevenoaks, South East
Planning Granted
2 bedroom apartment for sale
58% below median price

£150,000

2 bedroom apartment for sale

The Acorns (Sevenoaks), Sevenoaks

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Sevenoaks, South East
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Buyers have some negotiation leverage, but not much.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £10,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £20,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £54,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.5%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.7%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.6%

Best places to invest in Sevenoaks

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1TN134.6%2.1%£588 / sq ft
2TN154.6%2.3%£465 / sq ft
3TN143.7%3.3%£513 / sq ft

Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.