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House prices in Cambridge
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
Cambridge has bucked the wider UK trend over the past year, with average prices slipping -1.6% to £467,028. The fall is most pronounced in flat property (£295,016), while detached homes hold up better at £962,197.
That's 72% above the UK average of £271,295.
Cambridge house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Cambridge
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 £962,197 ▼ -0.7%
- Semi-detached £592,414 ▼ -0.2%
- Terraced £484,081 ▼ -0.6%
- Flat £295,016 ▼ -4.0%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | PETERSFIELD MANSIONS PETERSFIELD, CB1 1BB | £311,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 73 WIMPOLE ROAD, CB23 7AB | £512,000 |
| Apr 2026 | WINDSOR GATE, 503 COLDHAMS LANE, CB1 3JH | £236,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 16 RAILWAY CLOSE, CB25 0DW | £59,201 |
| Apr 2026 | 102 BRICKHILLS, CB24 5JH | £340,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 14 WHITELOCKS DRIVE, CB2 9DN | £975,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 7 SPRING LANE, CB25 9BL | £425,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 33 HERBERT STREET, CB4 1AG | £720,000 |
| Apr 2026 | CARLTON COURT CARLTON WAY, CB4 2BX | £370,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 26 WEDGEWOOD DRIVE, CB1 9PQ | £265,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Cambridge costs 11.3× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Cambridge ranks nationally →
Cambridge is the 26th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 53,601 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Cambridge.
- Most common rating C
- Rated A-C 58.8%
- Median floor area 76 m²
- Median annual energy cost £705
- Most common era England and Wales: 1900-1929
- 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 South Oxfordshire £470,720
- House prices in Oxford £473,467
- House prices in East Hertfordshire £460,485
- House prices in Surrey Heath £457,454
- House prices in Winchester £476,639
- House prices in Tandridge £476,832
- House prices in Dacorum £454,770
- House prices in Welwyn Hatfield £453,552
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Cambridge?
- The average house price in Cambridge is £467,028, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Cambridge changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Cambridge have fallen -1.6% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Cambridge by property type?
- Latest average prices in Cambridge:
- detached homes: £962,197
- semi-detached homes: £592,414
- terraced homes: £484,081
- flats: £295,016
- Is Cambridge affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Cambridge costs 11.3× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Cambridge ranks nationally.
- Is Cambridge an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Cambridge costs £467,028 — 72% more than the UK average of £271,295. Cambridge is the 26th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Cambridge?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Cambridge's average of £467,028, 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 Cambridge?
- On a typical Cambridge sale at £467,028, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £5,600–£8,400, 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 Cambridge?
- Moving home in Cambridge 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.