Home › House prices › Cheshire West and Chester
House prices in Cheshire West and Chester
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
House prices in Cheshire West and Chester have risen sharply over the past year — up +5.8% to a typical £268,449, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Semi-detached property led the rise, with typical prices now at £266,888.
That's 1% below the UK average of £271,295.
Cheshire West and Chester house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Cheshire West and Chester
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
- WA4 ▲ +2.5% £695,000 37 sales
- WA16 ▲ +5.9% £581,000 47 sales
- CW6 ▼ -1.2% £415,000 351 sales
- SY14 ▼ -8.7% £344,875 194 sales
- CH3 ▼ -2.9% £325,000 1,183 sales
- CH4 ▲ +1.9% £307,250 595 sales
- CH64 ▼ -7.3% £300,000 605 sales
- WA6 ▼ -1.7% £295,000 600 sales
- CH2 ▲ +0.4% £275,000 1,119 sales
- CW8 ▼ -0.8% £262,995 1,479 sales
- CW9 ▲ +3.3% £256,000 1,232 sales
- CH66 ▲ +2.3% £222,000 1,069 sales
- CH1 ▼ -4.5% £211,500 1,006 sales
- CW7 ▲ +4.2% £195,000 953 sales
- CH65 ▼ -4.4% £166,000 809 sales
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £436,548 ▲ +5.5%
- Semi-detached £266,888 ▲ +6.8%
- Terraced £208,825 ▲ +6.5%
- Flat £135,026 ▲ +1.8%
Affordability
A typical home in Cheshire West and Chester costs 6.2× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Cheshire West and Chester ranks nationally →
Cheshire West and Chester is the 78th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 133,635 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Cheshire West and Chester.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 49.6%
- Median floor area 83 m²
- Median annual energy cost £841
- 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 Yorkshire £270,320
- House prices in Swindon £261,170
- House prices in Cornwall £279,722
- House prices in North Northamptonshire £256,769
- House prices in Shropshire £280,739
- House prices in Somerset £280,768
- House prices in Luton £282,653
- House prices in Warrington £253,937
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Cheshire West and Chester?
- The average house price in Cheshire West and Chester is £268,449, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Cheshire West and Chester changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Cheshire West and Chester have risen +5.8% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Cheshire West and Chester by property type?
- Latest average prices in Cheshire West and Chester:
- detached homes: £436,548
- semi-detached homes: £266,888
- terraced homes: £208,825
- flats: £135,026
- Is Cheshire West and Chester affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Cheshire West and Chester costs 6.2× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Cheshire West and Chester ranks nationally.
- Is Cheshire West and Chester an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Cheshire West and Chester costs £268,449 — 1% less than the UK average of £271,295. Cheshire West and Chester is the 78th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Cheshire West and Chester?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Cheshire West and Chester's average of £268,449, 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 Cheshire West and Chester?
- On a typical Cheshire West and Chester sale at £268,449, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £3,200–£4,800, 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 West and Chester?
- Moving home in Cheshire West and Chester 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.