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House prices in Cheltenham
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
House prices in Cheltenham have risen sharply over the past year — up +3.7% to a typical £329,183, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Semi-detached property led the rise, with typical prices now at £402,320.
That's 21% above the UK average of £271,295.
Cheltenham house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Cheltenham
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 £636,691 ▲ +3.7%
- Semi-detached £402,320 ▲ +5.3%
- Terraced £327,330 ▲ +4.5%
- Flat £206,069 ▲ +1.0%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | ONE LYPIATT LYPIATT DRIVE, GL50 2QP | £290,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 11 SAPPHIRE ROAD, GL52 7YT | £320,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 17 PRINCE REGENT AVENUE, GL50 4GE | £210,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 4 BRIARBANK RISE, GL52 6XR | £720,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 60 UPPER NORWOOD STREET, GL53 0DU | £460,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 PEACOCK CLOSE, GL51 0XH | £255,000 |
| Apr 2026 | OAKDENE LANSDOWN ROAD, GL51 6PX | £108,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 24 HAZLEDEAN ROAD, GL51 0QF | £195,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 9 DORCHESTER COURT, GL50 2XN | £320,000 |
| Apr 2026 | DUTCH BARN, GL54 4EB | £1,195,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Cheltenham costs 7.7× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Cheltenham ranks nationally →
Cheltenham is the 158th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 48,504 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Cheltenham.
- Most common rating C
- Rated A-C 48%
- Median floor area 76 m²
- Median annual energy cost £800
- 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 Bromsgrove £330,194
- House prices in Rushmoor £330,954
- House prices in Tewkesbury £327,410
- House prices in Fareham £326,107
- House prices in Babergh £325,407
- House prices in Crawley £333,662
- House prices in Arun £323,532
- House prices in Braintree £321,485
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Cheltenham?
- The average house price in Cheltenham is £329,183, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Cheltenham changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Cheltenham have risen +3.7% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Cheltenham by property type?
- Latest average prices in Cheltenham:
- detached homes: £636,691
- semi-detached homes: £402,320
- terraced homes: £327,330
- flats: £206,069
- Is Cheltenham affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Cheltenham costs 7.7× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Cheltenham ranks nationally.
- Is Cheltenham an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Cheltenham costs £329,183 — 21% more than the UK average of £271,295. Cheltenham is the 158th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Cheltenham?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Cheltenham's average of £329,183, 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 Cheltenham?
- On a typical Cheltenham sale at £329,183, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £4,000–£5,900, 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 Cheltenham?
- Moving home in Cheltenham 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.