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Property investment stats for Tenterden, South East

A complete guide to property investment in Tenterden.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Tenterden stands out as a traditional market town with a property market that reflects its mature, settled character. The area’s population skews older, with the proportion of residents aged 60 and above sitting in the 99th percentile nationally, and single-occupier households in the 94th percentile. Demand for homes is steady, but not frenzied, with properties taking a median of 112 days to sell and a typical discount of £10,000 (the typical achieved discount) on achieved prices.

Affordability is a mixed bag here: the price-to-income ratio is 8.1, while the rent-to-income ratio sits at 32.7%. The market is not particularly fast-moving, with annual sales at 138, suggesting liquidity is moderate. Investors will find a more measured pace and little of the volatility seen in hotter, younger markets.

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Key investment stats for Tenterden

Median price per sq ft

£398 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.2%

Capital growth (1y)

-8.7%

Sales in past year

138

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

Live property stats in Tenterden

Live prices in Tenterden, South East

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£535,000

25% of properties below...

£375,000

75% of properties below...

£700,000

Most expensive property

£3,750,000

Live listings

165

Median days on market

112

Should you invest in Tenterden?

Opportunities

  • The average rental yield is a respectable 4.2%, with the top postcode district achieving yields of 4.2%.
  • A median discount of £10,000 (the typical achieved discount) on sales suggests some room for negotiation for buyers.
  • The stable, older population and high owner-occupancy rates may appeal to investors looking for long-term tenants and lower turnover.

Risks

  • Capital growth over the past year has changed by -8.7%, with annualised growth over three years at 0.7%, indicating limited short-term upside.
  • The population is heavily weighted towards older residents, with very low numbers of families and younger adults, which could limit future demand growth.
  • Properties take a median of 112 days to sell, so liquidity may be an issue if you need to exit quickly.

Outlook

The outlook for Tenterden’s property market is calm, with little sign of rapid change in either direction. The market is supported by a stable, older demographic and relatively high owner-occupancy, which keeps churn low and reduces downside risk. However, with capital growth over the last year at -8.7% and annualised growth over three years at 0.7%, investors should not expect fast gains.

Rental yields of 4.2% are steady rather than spectacular, and the supply-demand balance means investors can often negotiate on price. Given the area’s character, the next 12 months are likely to bring more of the same: modest returns, low volatility, and a focus on income over capital appreciation.

Live properties in Tenterden

Investment properties in Tenterden, South East

3 bedroom maisonette for sale
46% below median price

£300,000 - Offers in Excess of

3 bedroom maisonette for sale

East Cross, Tenterden, TN30

Properties needing refurbishment in Tenterden, South East
Needs Refurb
5 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 167 days

£750,000 - Guide Price

5 bedroom detached house for sale

Colonel Stephens Way, Tenterden, Ke...

Slow to sell properties in Tenterden, South East
Slow to Sell
3 bedroom retirement property for sale
Reduced by 12%

£295,000 - Offers in Region of

3 bedroom retirement property for sale

The Cobs, Woodbury Lane, Tenterden

Big price drop properties in Tenterden, South East
Big Price Drop
4 bedroom detached house for sale
3,337 sq ft

£800,000 - Guide Price

4 bedroom detached house for sale

ST. MICHAELS

Properties with planning granted in Tenterden, South East
Planning Granted
4 bedroom house for sale
38% below median price

£425,000 - Guide Price

4 bedroom house for sale

Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, TN30

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

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £10,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £22,500 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £31,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 2.0%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.9%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 7.8%

Best places to invest in Tenterden

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1TN304.2%0.7%£398 / 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.