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House prices in Cardiff
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
The average property in Cardiff is worth £272,866, up 2.9% over the past year, based on the UK House Price Index to May 2026. Detached property typically sells for around £520,944.
That's almost exactly the UK average of £271,295.
Cardiff house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Cardiff
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 £520,944 ▲ +2.6%
- Semi-detached £325,414 ▲ +4.2%
- Terraced £262,211 ▲ +4.0%
- Flat £161,505 ▼ -0.2%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 126 CRADDOCK STREET, CF11 6EY | £131,147 |
| Apr 2026 | 20 HANDLEY ROAD, CF24 2HF | £220,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 91 GLAN Y FFORDD, CF15 7SL | £187,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 47 WESTBOURNE ROAD, CF14 2BR | £425,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 103 COLCHESTER AVENUE, CF23 9AY | £250,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 183 KINGS ROAD, CF11 9DF | £350,000 |
| Apr 2026 | HANSEN COURT HEOL GLAN RHEIDOL, CF10 5NX | £150,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 15 ARMOURY DRIVE, CF14 4NP | £242,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 13 MOSTYN ROAD, CF5 4QE | £140,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 170 MOORLAND ROAD, CF24 2LQ | £297,650 |
Affordability
A typical home in Cardiff costs 7.2× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Cardiff ranks nationally →
Cardiff is the 130th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 148,637 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Cardiff.
- Most common rating C
- Rated A-C 50.8%
- Median floor area 78 m²
- Median annual energy cost £755
- 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 Vale of Glamorgan £292,677
- House prices in Ceredigion £243,343
- House prices in Isle of Anglesey £237,629
- House prices in Powys £235,845
- House prices in Newport £231,830
- House prices in Pembrokeshire £220,318
- House prices in Monmouthshire £325,582
- House prices in Wrexham £214,317
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Cardiff?
- The average house price in Cardiff is £272,866, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Cardiff changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Cardiff have risen +2.9% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Cardiff by property type?
- Latest average prices in Cardiff:
- detached homes: £520,944
- semi-detached homes: £325,414
- terraced homes: £262,211
- flats: £161,505
- Is Cardiff affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Cardiff costs 7.2× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Cardiff ranks nationally.
- Is Cardiff an expensive place to buy a home?
- Cardiff sits almost exactly at the UK average: the typical home costs £272,866 against a national average of £271,295.
- How much does a house survey cost in Cardiff?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Cardiff's average of £272,866, expect roughly £450–£650 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £750–£1,100 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 Cardiff?
- On a typical Cardiff sale at £272,866, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £3,300–£4,900, 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 Cardiff?
- Moving home in Cardiff 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.