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House prices in Dover
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
The average property in Dover is worth £271,263, up 1.0% over the past year, based on the UK House Price Index to May 2026. Detached property typically sells for around £465,854.
That's almost exactly the UK average of £271,295.
Dover house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Dover
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 £465,854 ▲ +1.0%
- Semi-detached £292,261 ▲ +2.0%
- Terraced £227,771 ▲ +1.2%
- Flat £141,936 ▼ -2.6%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 5 BROADACRE, CT15 7LB | £340,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 84 BUCKLAND AVENUE, CT16 2NW | £260,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 32 PRIMROSE ROAD, CT17 0JA | £157,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 23 NONINGTON COURT, CT15 4HH | £140,000 |
| Apr 2026 | EMBER COTTAGE DOVER ROAD, CT15 5EW | £310,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 31 ELMS VALE ROAD, CT17 9NZ | £250,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 6 THE GROVE, CT16 2NB | £225,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 35 BLENHEIM DRIVE, CT16 2JT | £244,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 153 ST DAVIDS AVENUE, CT17 9HH | £165,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 28 QUEENS AVENUE, CT17 9PU | £280,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Dover costs 7.3× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Dover ranks nationally →
Dover is the 143rd most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 48,438 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Dover.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 46.6%
- Median floor area 79 m²
- Median annual energy cost £818
- 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 Thanet £267,616
- House prices in Rugby £274,942
- House prices in Breckland £275,544
- House prices in North Warwickshire £265,742
- House prices in North Devon £277,867
- House prices in Charnwood £278,883
- House prices in Stafford £263,494
- House prices in Oadby and Wigston £263,380
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Dover?
- The average house price in Dover is £271,263, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Dover changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Dover have risen +1.0% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Dover by property type?
- Latest average prices in Dover:
- detached homes: £465,854
- semi-detached homes: £292,261
- terraced homes: £227,771
- flats: £141,936
- Is Dover affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Dover costs 7.3× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Dover ranks nationally.
- Is Dover an expensive place to buy a home?
- Dover sits almost exactly at the UK average: the typical home costs £271,263 against a national average of £271,295.
- How much does a house survey cost in Dover?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Dover's average of £271,263, 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 Dover?
- On a typical Dover sale at £271,263, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £3,300–£4,900, 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 Dover?
- Moving home in Dover 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.