The Drive, Tonbridge, TN9 2LP
Listed 28 May 2026 · Tonbridge
How the price compares
Key features
- Ground floor studio apartment
- Chain free sale
- 7% + gross rental yield
- Private entrance with no communal hallways
- Fresh décor and new carpets throughout
- Modern fitted kitchen with built-in oven & hob
- Stylish shower room/WC
- Off-road parking space
- Walking distance to Tonbridge station & High Street
- Ideal first-time buy or buy-to-let investment
About this home
HIGH YIELD INVESTMENT | WALK TO STATION | CHAIN FREE
Fantastic First Purchase or Buy-To-Let Opportunity in Central Tonbridge
A well presented ground floor studio apartment ideally located within easy walking distance of Tonbridge High Street and the mainline station offering fast and frequent services into London. Perfect for first-time buyers, commuters and investors alike, this attractive property offers an impressive gross rental yield of over 7% based on the current rent of £900 PCM, making it a standout buy-to-let opportunity with low annual outgoings.
Private Entrance | Fresh Décor | Ready To Move Into
The apartment benefits from its own private entrance with no communal hallways, creating a greater sense of privacy and convenience. Internally the property has been freshly decorated with new carpets throughout and features a bright studio living/bedroom space overlooking well-maintained communal gardens, a stylish fitted kitchen with built-in electric oven and hob, and a modern shower room/WC.
Further benefits include modern electric heating, off-road parking and a chain free sale for a straightforward purchase.
Excellent Location For Commuters & Schools
Situated close to local amenities including Lidl and Tonbridge station, the property is ideally placed for day-to-day convenience and commuting. The area is also highly regarded for its excellent nearby schools including Tonbridge Grammar School, The Judd School, Weald of Kent and Hillview School.
Investor & Seller Insight "Gross yield at £900pcm would be over 7% at the current quoted sale price, well above national and Kent averages. The station, Lidl and local schools are all within a short walk, making it highly convenient and attractive to tenants."
Property Facts
Council Tax Band. A Local Authority. Tonbridge and Malling Property Tenure. Leasehold 114 years remaining Service Charge. £775.83 (2026) Ground Rent. £200.00 PA EPC rating. D
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Property details
- Property type
- Studio
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Parking
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- Tonbridge Station0.3 mi
- High Brooms Station2.6 mi
- Hildenborough Station2.7 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in TN9 over the last 12 months: terraced £365k · flat £260k · semi-detached £450k · detached £725k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 The Drive Tonbridge TN9 2LR | Semi-detached Freehold | 28 Nov 2025 | £780,000 |
| 83 The Drive Tonbridge TN9 2LS | Semi-detached Freehold | 25 Sept 2025 | £550,000 |
| 11 Maplecroft, 1, The Drive Tonbridge TN9 2LP | Flat Leasehold | 15 Aug 2025 | £160,000 |
| 23 The Drive Tonbridge TN9 2LR | Detached Freehold | 25 Jul 2025 | £920,000 |
| 74 The Drive Tonbridge TN9 2LR | Semi-detached Freehold | 24 Jul 2025 | £1,121,000 |
| 35 The Drive Tonbridge TN9 2LR | Semi-detached Freehold | 22 Jul 2025 | £700,000 |
| 77 The Drive Tonbridge TN9 2LS | Semi-detached Freehold | 29 May 2025 | £700,000 |
| 9 Maplecroft, 1, The Drive Tonbridge TN9 2LP | Flat Leasehold | 28 May 2025 | £86,000 |
| 33 The Drive Tonbridge TN9 2LR | Semi-detached Freehold | 28 Feb 2025 | £1,132,500 |
| 51 The Drive Tonbridge TN9 2LR | Semi-detached Freehold | 24 Jan 2025 | £800,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in TN9
Buying costs
Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.
Listed by Yopa, South East & London on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 28 May 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 28/05/2026.
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