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House prices in Cherwell
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
House prices in Cherwell have risen sharply over the past year — up +4.2% to a typical £357,800, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Semi-detached property led the rise, with typical prices now at £357,254.
That's 32% above the UK average of £271,295.
Cherwell house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Cherwell
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 £578,892 ▲ +4.2%
- Semi-detached £357,254 ▲ +5.3%
- Terraced £293,661 ▲ +4.4%
- Flat £172,564 ▲ +0.7%
Affordability
A typical home in Cherwell costs 8.5× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Cherwell ranks nationally →
Cherwell is the 117th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 60,240 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Cherwell.
- Most common rating C
- Rated A-C 56.2%
- Median floor area 83 m²
- Median annual energy cost £766
- 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 Basildon £357,972
- House prices in Maidstone £352,309
- House prices in South Hams £363,603
- House prices in Basingstoke and Deane £366,291
- House prices in Stroud £348,815
- House prices in Warwick £366,942
- House prices in Castle Point £367,237
- House prices in East Cambridgeshire £347,020
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Cherwell?
- The average house price in Cherwell is £357,800, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Cherwell changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Cherwell have risen +4.2% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Cherwell by property type?
- Latest average prices in Cherwell:
- detached homes: £578,892
- semi-detached homes: £357,254
- terraced homes: £293,661
- flats: £172,564
- Is Cherwell affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Cherwell costs 8.5× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Cherwell ranks nationally.
- Is Cherwell an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Cherwell costs £357,800 — 32% more than the UK average of £271,295. Cherwell is the 117th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Cherwell?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Cherwell's average of £357,800, 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 Cherwell?
- On a typical Cherwell sale at £357,800, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £4,300–£6,400, 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 Cherwell?
- Moving home in Cherwell 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.