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House prices in Cumberland
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
House prices in Cumberland have risen sharply over the past year — up +6.2% to a typical £173,130, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Semi-detached property led the rise, with typical prices now at £179,942.
That's 36% below the UK average of £271,295.
Cumberland house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Cumberland
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
- CA12 ▼ -15.3% £385,000 284 sales
- CA19 ▼ -33.7% £305,000 30 sales
- CA5 ▲ +3.1% £280,000 245 sales
- CA4 ▲ +7.7% £265,000 281 sales
- CA8 ▼ -13.7% £243,750 288 sales
- CA6 ▼ -4.3% £240,000 253 sales
- CA13 ▲ +2.6% £239,000 568 sales
- CA3 ▲ +6.0% £214,995 608 sales
- CA27 ▼ -18.6% £206,250 64 sales
- CA7 ▼ -7.3% £200,000 790 sales
- CA20 ▲ +1.2% £200,000 134 sales
- CA28 ▼ -0.5% £157,500 1,015 sales
- CA14 ▼ -6.7% £149,000 1,242 sales
- CA15 ▼ -3.3% £148,000 522 sales
- CA1 ▲ +3.7% £137,000 936 sales
- CA2 ▲ +0.9% £136,500 1,427 sales
- CA22 ▲ +5.1% £125,000 265 sales
- CA26 ▼ -20.3% £123,325 132 sales
- CA23 → 0.0% £120,000 60 sales
- LA18 ▼ -2.5% £117,000 277 sales
- CA25 ▲ +36.5% £115,000 161 sales
- CA24 ▼ -8.3% £92,000 34 sales
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £289,036 ▲ +6.1%
- Semi-detached £179,942 ▲ +6.7%
- Terraced £142,542 ▲ +6.4%
- Flat £95,097 ▲ +1.7%
Affordability
A typical home in Cumberland costs 4.2× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Cumberland ranks nationally →
Cumberland is the 5th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 107,920 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Cumberland.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 38%
- Median floor area 83 m²
- Median annual energy cost £968
- 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 Stockton-on-Tees £169,010
- House prices in Blackburn with Darwen £165,437
- House prices in North Lincolnshire £181,761
- House prices in Darlington £157,239
- House prices in City of Nottingham £190,806
- House prices in Redcar and Cleveland £154,696
- House prices in Stoke-on-Trent £151,355
- House prices in Halton £195,813
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Cumberland?
- The average house price in Cumberland is £173,130, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Cumberland changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Cumberland have risen +6.2% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Cumberland by property type?
- Latest average prices in Cumberland:
- detached homes: £289,036
- semi-detached homes: £179,942
- terraced homes: £142,542
- flats: £95,097
- Is Cumberland affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Cumberland costs 4.2× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Cumberland ranks nationally.
- Is Cumberland an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Cumberland costs £173,130 — 36% less than the UK average of £271,295. Cumberland is the 5th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Cumberland?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Cumberland's average of £173,130, 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 Cumberland?
- On a typical Cumberland sale at £173,130, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £2,100–£3,100, 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 Cumberland?
- Moving home in Cumberland 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.