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House prices in Dacorum
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
House prices in Dacorum have moved little over the past year, with the typical property worth around £454,770 — within 0.0% of its value 12 months earlier. Detached homes lead the local mix at around £920,588.
That's 68% above the UK average of £271,295.
Dacorum house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Dacorum
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 £920,588 ▼ -0.5%
- Semi-detached £549,564 ▲ +1.1%
- Terraced £420,690 ▲ +0.9%
- Flat £262,633 ▼ -2.2%
Affordability
A typical home in Dacorum costs 10.1× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Dacorum ranks nationally →
Dacorum is the 53rd least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 55,233 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Dacorum.
- Most common rating C
- Rated A-C 53.4%
- Median floor area 80 m²
- Median annual energy cost £866
- 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 Welwyn Hatfield £453,552
- House prices in Tunbridge Wells £452,286
- House prices in Surrey Heath £457,454
- House prices in East Hertfordshire £460,485
- House prices in Cambridge £467,028
- House prices in Woking £441,435
- House prices in Horsham £440,863
- House prices in East Hampshire £440,217
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Dacorum?
- The average house price in Dacorum is £454,770, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Dacorum changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Dacorum have been flat 0.0% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Dacorum by property type?
- Latest average prices in Dacorum:
- detached homes: £920,588
- semi-detached homes: £549,564
- terraced homes: £420,690
- flats: £262,633
- Is Dacorum affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Dacorum costs 10.1× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Dacorum ranks nationally.
- Is Dacorum an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Dacorum costs £454,770 — 68% more than the UK average of £271,295. Dacorum is the 53rd least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Dacorum?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Dacorum's average of £454,770, 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 Dacorum?
- On a typical Dacorum sale at £454,770, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £5,500–£8,200, 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 Dacorum?
- Moving home in Dacorum 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.