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House prices in England and Wales
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
The average property in England and Wales is worth £287,003, up 2.4% over the past year, based on the UK House Price Index to May 2026. Detached property typically sells for around £463,071.
That's 6% above the UK average of £271,295.
England and Wales house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £463,071 ▲ +2.5%
- Semi-detached £285,651 ▲ +4.1%
- Terraced £238,575 ▲ +3.3%
- Flat £214,647 ▼ -2.1%
Affordability
A typical home in England and Wales costs 7.6× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how England and Wales ranks nationally →
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in England and Wales?
- The average house price in England and Wales is £287,003, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in England and Wales changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in England and Wales have risen +2.4% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in England and Wales by property type?
- Latest average prices in England and Wales:
- detached homes: £463,071
- semi-detached homes: £285,651
- terraced homes: £238,575
- flats: £214,647
- Is England and Wales affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in England and Wales costs 7.6× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how England and Wales ranks nationally.
- Is England and Wales an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in England and Wales costs £287,003 — 6% more than the UK average of £271,295.
- How much does a house survey cost in England and Wales?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around England and Wales's average of £287,003, 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 England and Wales?
- On a typical England and Wales sale at £287,003, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £3,400–£5,200, 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 England and Wales?
- Moving home in England and Wales 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.