Booming! The Kent area where house prices have risen by £21k in just 12 months
Kent Online 2026-07-22 12:23:55
Context: Kent, UK, is experiencing a surge in house prices, with the average property value increasing by 1.6% over the past 12 months, resulting in a gain of around £5,372, according to analysis from estate agents Purplebricks. The county's housing market is showing signs of growth, with nine of the 13 local authority areas seeing annual house price rises. This trend is attributed to easing borrowing costs and more competitive mortgage deals.
Key Facts
- The average property price in Kent has increased to £345,918, representing a 1.6% annual growth, or a gain of £5,372.
- Sevenoaks is Kent's best-performing area, with average homes now worth £553,752 after a 3.9% year-on-year rise worth £20,952.
- Canterbury is Kent's second best-performing area, with average properties valued at £346,674 after an annual 5.1% rise worth £16,698.
- Four Kent areas saw losses in house value, including Tunbridge Wells (down £151 to £452,286), Medway (down £1,302 to £292,653), Thanet (down £1,572 to £267,616), and Dartford (down £2,579 to £337,333).
- The average UK property price has increased by 2.7% in the 12 months to May 2026, resulting in a gain of around £7,217, with the average UK home now worth £271,000.