Houses for sale in St James, Tunbridge Wells
House Prices in St James
Properties in St James have an average house price of £393k and had 296 Property Transactions within the last 3 years¹.
St James is an area in Tunbridge Wells, Kent with 2,782 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £1.55M.
Properties for sale in St James
Roads and Postcodes in St James
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Property price trends in St James
According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in St James sold for £461,800 in 2026. That figure comes from 4,474 sales logged over the past 31 years.
Prices have continued to climb over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £419,829, that's a rise of roughly 10%.
Looking back five years, average prices are up about 34.2% since 2021, a gain of around £117,747 in cash terms.
Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £312,123, so the typical sold price has climbed about 48% since then, roughly 4% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace edges up closer to 5%.
Frequently asked questions about St James
What is the average price for a property for sale in St James?
The average price for a property for sale in St James is £392,578. This amount is 26% lower than the average price in Tunbridge Wells. There are 2,192 property listings for sale in St James.
What streets have the most expensive properties for sale in St James?
The streets with the most expensive properties for sale in St James are Hilbert Road at an average of £889,333, Hilbert Close at an average of £875,000 and Albany Hill at an average of £805,000.
What streets have the most affordable properties for sale in St James?
The streets with the most affordable properties for sale in St James are Queripel Close at an average of £200,833, Addison Road at an average of £220,367 and Camden Road at an average of £221,250.
Which train stations are available in or near St James?
Some of the train stations available in or near St James are Tunbridge Wells, High Brooms and Frant.
Property Price Paid in St James by Year
The average sold property price by year was:
| Year | Average Sold Price | Price Change |
Sold Properties
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £461,800 | 18% |
15 Properties |
| 2025 | £380,811 | 3% |
102 Properties |
| 2024 | £371,211 | -13% |
97 Properties |
| 2023 | £419,829 | 5% |
82 Properties |
| 2022 | £397,237 | 13% |
136 Properties |
| 2021 | £344,053 | -6% |
149 Properties |
| 2020 | £365,763 | 15% |
84 Properties |
| 2019 | £312,727 | -12% |
105 Properties |
| 2018 | £350,587 | 9% |
142 Properties |
| 2017 | £319,349 | 2% |
135 Properties |
Property Price per Property Type in St James
Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.
The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:
| Property Type | Average Sold Price | Sold Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Semi Detached House | £544,910.00 | 89 Semi Detached Houses |
| Detached House | £780,281.00 | 16 Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £347,329.00 | 94 Terraced Houses |
| Flat | £232,708.00 | 97 Flats |