Key takeaways
- The average Kent home cost £345,200 in August 2026, 0.5% lower than a year earlier.
- Medway averaged £297,757, up 0.5%.
- Sevenoaks is the most expensive district (£535,810) and Thanet the least (£268,549).
- Five of 13 areas rose over the year; Dartford fell the most (−4.9%).
- The England average was £293,525 (+0.4%), and the UK £273,000 (+0.9%).
Kent house prices at a glance
| Measure (August 2026) | Figure |
|---|---|
| Kent average price | £345,200 |
| Change over 12 months | −0.5% (from £347,078) |
| Medway average price | £297,757 (+0.5%) |
| England average price | £293,525 (+0.4%) |
| UK average price | £273,000 (+0.9%) |
Kent prices are broadly flat over the year, a little below where they were in August 2025, while England as a whole edged up. Kent is still well above the England average.
Average house price by Kent district
Every Kent district and Medway, highest average price first:
| Area | Average price (Aug 2026) | Aug 2025 | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sevenoaks | £535,810 | £533,924 | +0.4% |
| Tunbridge Wells | £452,845 | £453,402 | -0.1% |
| Tonbridge and Malling | £405,507 | £405,769 | -0.1% |
| Maidstone | £352,878 | £356,935 | -1.1% |
| Gravesham | £342,498 | £341,592 | +0.3% |
| Dartford | £342,167 | £359,730 | -4.9% |
| Ashford | £340,991 | £343,636 | -0.8% |
| Canterbury | £336,427 | £337,282 | -0.3% |
| Folkestone and Hythe | £302,106 | £304,117 | -0.7% |
| Medway | £297,757 | £296,186 | +0.5% |
| Swale | £296,578 | £294,807 | +0.6% |
| Dover | £282,945 | £281,743 | +0.4% |
| Thanet | £268,549 | £270,802 | -0.8% |
Five of the 13 areas rose over the year, led by Swale (+0.6%) and Medway (+0.5%). Dartford saw the biggest fall (−4.9%). Prices in individual towns and streets can differ a lot from district averages.
Typical prices by town
For town-level figures, such as Margate, Sevenoaks or Chatham, see our table of typical sold prices and Stamp Duty by Kent town, built from HM Land Registry sales over the last 12 months.
What it means if you’re selling
With prices flat, pricing matters more than ever. Look at what similar homes nearby actually sold for using the GOV.UK house price search, rather than asking prices alone. Instructing a solicitor when you list, with your paperwork ready, helps you keep a buyer once you find one.
What it means if you’re buying
Budget for more than the price. Alongside your deposit, allow for legal fees, searches and Stamp Duty. See conveyancing costs in Kent and our tips on negotiating a house price. Mortgage rates matter too: see the latest Bank of England base rate decision.
Where the figures come from and when they update
All figures on this page come from the official UK House Price Index, published by HM Land Registry with the ONS. It is based on completed sales, so it runs about two months behind, and recent months can be revised. We update this page each month when new figures are published. The September 2026 figures are due on 18 November 2026.
FAQs
Kent house prices: FAQs
What is the average house price in Kent?
£345,200 in August 2026, according to the UK House Price Index. That is well above the England average of £293,525.
Are Kent house prices going up or down?
Broadly flat. Kent prices were 0.5% lower in August 2026 than a year earlier, while five of the county’s 13 areas, including Medway and Swale, saw small rises.
Where is the cheapest place to buy in Kent?
Thanet has the lowest district average, at £268,549 in August 2026, followed by Dover and Swale. Sevenoaks is the most expensive, at £535,810.
How often are these figures updated?
Every month. The UK House Price Index is published by HM Land Registry about two months after the month it covers, and we update this page when it is.
Related
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Sources for these Kent house prices: UK House Price Index England, August 2026 (GOV.UK) · UK HPI data (HM Land Registry) · Search house prices (GOV.UK)