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House prices in Bath and North East Somerset
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
The average property in Bath and North East Somerset is worth £406,169, up 0.9% over the past year, based on the UK House Price Index to May 2026. Detached property typically sells for around £709,484.
That's 50% above the UK average of £271,295.
Bath and North East Somerset house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Bath and North East Somerset
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £709,484 ▲ +1.0%
- Semi-detached £442,669 ▲ +2.3%
- Terraced £385,395 ▲ +1.8%
- Flat £238,934 ▼ -2.2%
Affordability
A typical home in Bath and North East Somerset costs 9.8× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Bath and North East Somerset ranks nationally →
Bath and North East Somerset is the 65th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 72,779 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Bath and North East Somerset.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 44.8%
- Median floor area 82 m²
- Median annual energy cost £882
- Most common era England and Wales: before 1900
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Brighton and Hove £403,999
- House prices in Bracknell Forest £401,886
- House prices in West Berkshire £400,698
- House prices in City of Bristol £354,924
- House prices in Central Bedfordshire £354,320
- House prices in Reading £351,267
- House prices in South Gloucestershire £340,401
- House prices in Bedford £332,893
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Bath and North East Somerset?
- The average house price in Bath and North East Somerset is £406,169, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Bath and North East Somerset changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Bath and North East Somerset have risen +0.9% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Bath and North East Somerset by property type?
- Latest average prices in Bath and North East Somerset:
- detached homes: £709,484
- semi-detached homes: £442,669
- terraced homes: £385,395
- flats: £238,934
- Is Bath and North East Somerset affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Bath and North East Somerset costs 9.8× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Bath and North East Somerset ranks nationally.
- Is Bath and North East Somerset an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Bath and North East Somerset costs £406,169 — 50% more than the UK average of £271,295. Bath and North East Somerset is the 65th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Bath and North East Somerset?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Bath and North East Somerset's average of £406,169, expect roughly £500–£750 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £850–£1,300 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Bath and North East Somerset?
- On a typical Bath and North East Somerset sale at £406,169, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £4,900–£7,300, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Bath and North East Somerset?
- Moving home in Bath and North East Somerset typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.