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House prices in City of Plymouth
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
House prices in City of Plymouth have risen sharply over the past year — up +3.7% to a typical £219,145, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Semi-detached property led the rise, with typical prices now at £269,723.
That's 19% below the UK average of £271,295.
City of Plymouth house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in City of Plymouth
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 £410,625 ▲ +3.7%
- Semi-detached £269,723 ▲ +4.9%
- Terraced £224,586 ▲ +4.7%
- Flat £131,522 ▲ +0.1%
Affordability
A typical home in City of Plymouth costs 6.4× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how City of Plymouth ranks nationally →
City of Plymouth is the 92nd most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 110,602 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in City of Plymouth.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 48.1%
- Median floor area 76 m²
- Median annual energy cost £741
- 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 East Riding of Yorkshire £220,913
- House prices in Telford and Wrekin £216,685
- House prices in Torbay £222,289
- House prices in Westmorland and Furness £227,987
- House prices in Northumberland £209,135
- House prices in Leicester £230,107
- House prices in City of Derby £205,425
- House prices in Southampton £235,757
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in City of Plymouth?
- The average house price in City of Plymouth is £219,145, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in City of Plymouth changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in City of Plymouth have risen +3.7% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in City of Plymouth by property type?
- Latest average prices in City of Plymouth:
- detached homes: £410,625
- semi-detached homes: £269,723
- terraced homes: £224,586
- flats: £131,522
- Is City of Plymouth affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in City of Plymouth costs 6.4× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how City of Plymouth ranks nationally.
- Is City of Plymouth an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in City of Plymouth costs £219,145 — 19% less than the UK average of £271,295. City of Plymouth is the 92nd most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in City of Plymouth?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around City of Plymouth's average of £219,145, 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 City of Plymouth?
- On a typical City of Plymouth sale at £219,145, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £2,600–£3,900, 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 City of Plymouth?
- Moving home in City of Plymouth 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.