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House prices in Canterbury
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
House prices in Canterbury have risen sharply over the past year — up +5.1% to a typical £346,674, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Semi-detached property led the rise, with typical prices now at £359,713.
That's 28% above the UK average of £271,295.
Canterbury house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Canterbury
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 £550,878 ▲ +5.3%
- Semi-detached £359,713 ▲ +6.3%
- Terraced £309,417 ▲ +5.4%
- Flat £188,911 ▲ +1.7%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | THE GABLES LONG HILL, CT4 8BN | £440,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 32 ABBEY GARDENS, CT2 7EU | £450,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 79 HEATON ROAD, CT1 3QA | £437,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 31 TOWER VIEW, CT4 7TQ | £175,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 237 OLD DOVER ROAD, CT1 3ES | £920,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 22 KING STREET, CT1 2AJ | £630,000 |
| Apr 2026 | PERARDUA BOLTS HILL, CT4 7JX | £305,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 17 HYDE PLACE, CT3 3AN | £235,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 19 KNIGHT AVENUE, CT2 8PZ | £265,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 5 RAMSEY CLOSE, CT2 8DL | £332,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Canterbury costs 9.2× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Canterbury ranks nationally →
Canterbury is the 86th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 59,613 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Canterbury.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 48%
- Median floor area 80 m²
- Median annual energy cost £793
- Most common era England and Wales: 1950-1966
- 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 East Cambridgeshire £347,020
- House prices in Harborough £346,278
- House prices in Stroud £348,815
- House prices in Ashford £344,404
- House prices in East Devon £344,347
- House prices in Rother £343,529
- House prices in Derbyshire Dales £343,049
- House prices in Gravesham £341,472
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Canterbury?
- The average house price in Canterbury is £346,674, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Canterbury changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Canterbury have risen +5.1% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Canterbury by property type?
- Latest average prices in Canterbury:
- detached homes: £550,878
- semi-detached homes: £359,713
- terraced homes: £309,417
- flats: £188,911
- Is Canterbury affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Canterbury costs 9.2× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Canterbury ranks nationally.
- Is Canterbury an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Canterbury costs £346,674 — 28% more than the UK average of £271,295. Canterbury is the 86th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Canterbury?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Canterbury's average of £346,674, 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 Canterbury?
- On a typical Canterbury sale at £346,674, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £4,200–£6,200, 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 Canterbury?
- Moving home in Canterbury 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.