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House prices in East of England
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
The average property in East of England is worth £338,224, up 2.3% over the past year, based on the UK House Price Index to May 2026. Detached property typically sells for around £526,053.
That's 25% above the UK average of £271,295.
East of England house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
1227 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £526,053 ▲ +1.9%
- Semi-detached £352,640 ▲ +3.4%
- Terraced £287,317 ▲ +2.6%
- Flat £192,039 ▲ +0.6%
Affordability
A typical home in East of England costs 8.5× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how East of England ranks nationally →
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in East of England?
- The average house price in East of England is £338,224, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in East of England changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in East of England have risen +2.3% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in East of England by property type?
- Latest average prices in East of England:
- detached homes: £526,053
- semi-detached homes: £352,640
- terraced homes: £287,317
- flats: £192,039
- Is East of England affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in East of England costs 8.5× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how East of England ranks nationally.
- Is East of England an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in East of England costs £338,224 — 25% more than the UK average of £271,295.
- How much does a house survey cost in East of England?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around East of England's average of £338,224, 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 of England?
- On a typical East of England sale at £338,224, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £4,100–£6,100, 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 East of England?
- Moving home in East of England 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.