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House prices in Charnwood
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
House prices in Charnwood have risen sharply over the past year — up +5.1% to a typical £278,883, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Semi-detached property led the rise, with typical prices now at £272,541.
That's 3% above the UK average of £271,295.
Charnwood house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Charnwood
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 £429,606 ▲ +4.7%
- Semi-detached £272,541 ▲ +5.9%
- Terraced £219,616 ▲ +5.2%
- Flat £136,215 ▲ +0.8%
Affordability
A typical home in Charnwood costs 7.2× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Charnwood ranks nationally →
Charnwood is the 133rd most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 64,941 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Charnwood.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 50.4%
- Median floor area 81 m²
- Median annual energy cost £828
- 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 North Devon £277,867
- House prices in East Suffolk £279,914
- House prices in Exeter £281,197
- House prices in Blaby £281,459
- House prices in Breckland £275,544
- House prices in Rugby £274,942
- House prices in Ribble Valley £283,325
- House prices in Mid Devon £285,941
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Charnwood?
- The average house price in Charnwood is £278,883, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Charnwood changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Charnwood have risen +5.1% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Charnwood by property type?
- Latest average prices in Charnwood:
- detached homes: £429,606
- semi-detached homes: £272,541
- terraced homes: £219,616
- flats: £136,215
- Is Charnwood affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Charnwood costs 7.2× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Charnwood ranks nationally.
- Is Charnwood an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Charnwood costs £278,883 — 3% more than the UK average of £271,295. Charnwood is the 133rd most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Charnwood?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Charnwood's average of £278,883, 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 Charnwood?
- On a typical Charnwood sale at £278,883, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £3,300–£5,000, 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 Charnwood?
- Moving home in Charnwood 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.