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House prices in East Cambridgeshire
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
House prices in East Cambridgeshire have risen sharply over the past year — up +5.6% to a typical £347,020, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Semi-detached property led the rise, with typical prices now at £330,450.
That's 28% above the UK average of £271,295.
East Cambridgeshire house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in East Cambridgeshire
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 £494,976 ▲ +5.7%
- Semi-detached £330,450 ▲ +6.4%
- Terraced £275,866 ▲ +5.3%
- Flat £171,247 ▲ +1.4%
Affordability
A typical home in East Cambridgeshire costs 8.2× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how East Cambridgeshire ranks nationally →
East Cambridgeshire is the 134th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 34,145 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in East Cambridgeshire.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 48.9%
- Median floor area 86 m²
- Median annual energy cost £877
- 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 Canterbury £346,674
- House prices in Harborough £346,278
- House prices in Stroud £348,815
- House prices in Ashford £344,404
- House prices in East Devon £344,347
- House prices in Rother £343,529
- House prices in Derbyshire Dales £343,049
- House prices in Maidstone £352,309
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in East Cambridgeshire?
- The average house price in East Cambridgeshire is £347,020, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in East Cambridgeshire changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in East Cambridgeshire have risen +5.6% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in East Cambridgeshire by property type?
- Latest average prices in East Cambridgeshire:
- detached homes: £494,976
- semi-detached homes: £330,450
- terraced homes: £275,866
- flats: £171,247
- Is East Cambridgeshire affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in East Cambridgeshire costs 8.2× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how East Cambridgeshire ranks nationally.
- Is East Cambridgeshire an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in East Cambridgeshire costs £347,020 — 28% more than the UK average of £271,295. East Cambridgeshire is the 134th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in East Cambridgeshire?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around East Cambridgeshire's average of £347,020, 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 East Cambridgeshire?
- On a typical East Cambridgeshire sale at £347,020, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £4,200–£6,200, 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 East Cambridgeshire?
- Moving home in East Cambridgeshire 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.