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House prices in East Sussex
Official UK HPI · to March 2026
£314,949 ▼ -1.8% 12 months
East Sussex has bucked the wider UK trend over the past year, with average prices slipping -1.8% to £314,949. The fall is most pronounced in flat property (£171,534), while detached homes hold up better at £561,581.
Average price since 1995
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
375 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £561,581 ▼ -0.9%
- Semi-detached £356,710 ▼ -0.1%
- Terraced £284,245 ▼ -0.9%
- Flat £171,534 ▼ -5.5%
Affordability
A typical home in East Sussex costs 8.6× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how East Sussex ranks nationally →
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in East Sussex?
- The average house price in East Sussex is £314,949, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to March 2026.
- How have house prices in East Sussex changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in East Sussex have fallen -1.8% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in East Sussex by property type?
- Latest average prices in East Sussex:
- detached homes: £561,581
- semi-detached homes: £356,710
- terraced homes: £284,245
- flats: £171,534
- Is East Sussex affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in East Sussex costs 8.6× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how East Sussex ranks nationally.
- How much does it cost to move home in East Sussex?
- Moving home in East Sussex 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.