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House prices in East Hertfordshire
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
House prices in East Hertfordshire have risen sharply over the past year — up +4.2% to a typical £460,485, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Semi-detached property led the rise, with typical prices now at £530,418.
That's 70% above the UK average of £271,295.
East Hertfordshire house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in East Hertfordshire
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
- AL6 ▲ +0.7% £935,000 40 sales
- SG10 ▲ +7.4% £708,750 44 sales
- SG2 ▲ +1.4% £600,000 125 sales
- SG11 ▼ -12.0% £505,000 194 sales
- CM21 ▼ -7.7% £480,000 323 sales
- SG9 ▲ +5.2% £454,000 320 sales
- SG14 ▲ +2.7% £450,000 667 sales
- SG13 ▼ -11.7% £450,000 572 sales
- CM23 ▼ -3.4% £425,000 1,400 sales
- SG12 ▲ +12.7% £416,500 1,026 sales
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £890,934 ▲ +4.1%
- Semi-detached £530,418 ▲ +5.8%
- Terraced £416,913 ▲ +4.9%
- Flat £252,822 ▲ +2.2%
Affordability
A typical home in East Hertfordshire costs 8.6× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how East Hertfordshire ranks nationally →
East Hertfordshire is the 113th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 51,510 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in East Hertfordshire.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 52.9%
- Median floor area 80 m²
- Median annual energy cost £812
- 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 Surrey Heath £457,454
- House prices in Dacorum £454,770
- House prices in Cambridge £467,028
- House prices in Welwyn Hatfield £453,552
- House prices in Tunbridge Wells £452,286
- House prices in South Oxfordshire £470,720
- House prices in Oxford £473,467
- House prices in Winchester £476,639
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in East Hertfordshire?
- The average house price in East Hertfordshire is £460,485, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in East Hertfordshire changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in East Hertfordshire have risen +4.2% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in East Hertfordshire by property type?
- Latest average prices in East Hertfordshire:
- detached homes: £890,934
- semi-detached homes: £530,418
- terraced homes: £416,913
- flats: £252,822
- Is East Hertfordshire affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in East Hertfordshire costs 8.6× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how East Hertfordshire ranks nationally.
- Is East Hertfordshire an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in East Hertfordshire costs £460,485 — 70% more than the UK average of £271,295. East Hertfordshire is the 113th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in East Hertfordshire?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around East Hertfordshire's average of £460,485, 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 Hertfordshire?
- On a typical East Hertfordshire sale at £460,485, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £5,500–£8,300, 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 Hertfordshire?
- Moving home in East Hertfordshire 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.