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House prices in Cheshire East
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
House prices in Cheshire East have risen sharply over the past year — up +3.5% to a typical £302,367, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Semi-detached property led the rise, with typical prices now at £289,942.
That's 11% above the UK average of £271,295.
Cheshire East house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Cheshire East
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
- CW6 ▼ -1.2% £529,500 98 sales
- WA16 ▲ +5.9% £468,000 913 sales
- SK9 ▲ +3.0% £439,000 1,612 sales
- SK12 ▲ +0.9% £420,000 776 sales
- CW3 ▼ -13.9% £390,000 96 sales
- CW4 ▲ +8.0% £380,000 383 sales
- SK10 → 0.0% £345,000 1,558 sales
- CW5 ▼ -2.2% £290,000 1,361 sales
- CW12 ▼ -8.2% £290,000 1,449 sales
- CW11 ▼ -2.2% £269,000 987 sales
- ST7 ▲ +5.4% £260,000 746 sales
- SK11 → 0.0% £259,950 1,376 sales
- CW10 ▲ +9.7% £220,000 497 sales
- CW2 ▲ +8.8% £200,000 1,492 sales
- CW1 ▲ +1.7% £178,875 1,442 sales
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £491,399 ▲ +3.3%
- Semi-detached £289,942 ▲ +4.5%
- Terraced £222,691 ▲ +4.1%
- Flat £152,437 ▼ -0.3%
Affordability
A typical home in Cheshire East costs 7.3× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Cheshire East ranks nationally →
Cheshire East is the 141st most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 155,687 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Cheshire East.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 46.2%
- Median floor area 84 m²
- Median annual energy cost £881
- 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 York £308,786
- House prices in Rutland £295,693
- House prices in Medway £292,653
- House prices in West Northamptonshire £292,495
- House prices in North Somerset £312,303
- House prices in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole £315,473
- House prices in Herefordshire £286,995
- House prices in Luton £282,653
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Cheshire East?
- The average house price in Cheshire East is £302,367, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Cheshire East changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Cheshire East have risen +3.5% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Cheshire East by property type?
- Latest average prices in Cheshire East:
- detached homes: £491,399
- semi-detached homes: £289,942
- terraced homes: £222,691
- flats: £152,437
- Is Cheshire East affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Cheshire East costs 7.3× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Cheshire East ranks nationally.
- Is Cheshire East an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Cheshire East costs £302,367 — 11% more than the UK average of £271,295. Cheshire East is the 141st most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Cheshire East?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Cheshire East's average of £302,367, 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 Cheshire East?
- On a typical Cheshire East sale at £302,367, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £3,600–£5,400, 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 Cheshire East?
- Moving home in Cheshire East 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.