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Mortgages in Tonbridge. The typical home needs £40,551 down.

The average home in Tonbridge (the Tonbridge and Malling area) is £405,507 in the UK House Price Index for August 2026, down 0.1% on a year earlier. With a 10% deposit of £40,551, you would borrow £364,956.

Mortgages in Tonbridge: a Homie illustration
  • £405,507average home, UK HPI
  • £40,55110% deposit
  • £81,101household income at 4.5× the loan
  • £5,275stamp duty for a first-time buyer
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The short answer

Mortgages in Tonbridge, in 30 seconds

The price
The average home in Tonbridge is £405,507.
The deposit
10% is £40,551. 5% deposit mortgages exist, but the rates are higher.
The income
Many lenders cap borrowing at around 4.5 times income, so a £364,956 loan needs roughly £81,101 a year, alone or jointly.
The advice
A free consultation with a specialist adviser looks at deals across the market for your own numbers.

Ten years of prices

Tonbridge house prices since 2016

From £323,106 to £405,507. Up 8.9% over five years.

2016 2019 2022 2025 2026
Average price each year to August 2026, Tonbridge and Malling.

Nearby

How Tonbridge compares with its neighbours

Average home in each council area, with the change over five years.

FAQ

Mortgages in Tonbridge: your questions

How much deposit do I need to buy in Tonbridge?

At the average price of £405,507, a 10% deposit is £40,551 and 5% is £20,275. A bigger deposit usually unlocks lower rates.

What salary do I need for a mortgage in Tonbridge?

With 10% down on the average home, the loan is £364,956. At 4.5 times income that means around £81,101 a year. Each lender sets its own limits, so treat this as a starting point.

Have Tonbridge house prices gone up?

Over five years the average home is up 8.9%, and over the last year it is down 0.1%.

How do Tonbridge house prices compare with nearby towns?

The average home in Tonbridge is £405,507. It costs less in Deal (£282,945) and Broadstairs (£268,549).

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