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House prices in Epping Forest
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
House prices in Epping Forest have risen sharply over the past year — up +5.7% to a typical £535,682, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Semi-detached property led the rise, with typical prices now at £587,230.
That's 97% above the UK average of £271,295.
Epping Forest house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Epping Forest
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
- IG7 ▲ +6.5% £655,000 295 sales
- RM4 ▼ -4.7% £632,500 116 sales
- CM17 ▲ +0.8% £627,000 48 sales
- IG9 ▲ +8.0% £600,000 367 sales
- CM19 ▲ +2.8% £590,000 63 sales
- CM16 ▼ -10.0% £585,000 703 sales
- CM5 ▼ -9.8% £522,500 303 sales
- IG10 ▲ +9.4% £500,000 1,019 sales
- EN9 → 0.0% £400,000 638 sales
- CM21 ▼ -7.7% £285,000 79 sales
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £1,015,405 ▲ +5.5%
- Semi-detached £587,230 ▲ +7.2%
- Terraced £465,973 ▲ +6.5%
- Flat £298,457 ▲ +3.4%
Affordability
A typical home in Epping Forest costs 11.3× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Epping Forest ranks nationally →
Epping Forest is the 27th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 43,544 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Epping Forest.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 43.3%
- Median floor area 83 m²
- Median annual energy cost £889
- 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 Mole Valley £540,643
- House prices in Brentwood £530,088
- House prices in Guildford £522,008
- House prices in Sevenoaks £553,752
- House prices in Hertsmere £562,261
- House prices in Waverley £567,214
- House prices in Epsom and Ewell £568,755
- House prices in Three Rivers £576,942
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Epping Forest?
- The average house price in Epping Forest is £535,682, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Epping Forest changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Epping Forest have risen +5.7% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Epping Forest by property type?
- Latest average prices in Epping Forest:
- detached homes: £1,015,405
- semi-detached homes: £587,230
- terraced homes: £465,973
- flats: £298,457
- Is Epping Forest affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Epping Forest costs 11.3× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Epping Forest ranks nationally.
- Is Epping Forest an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Epping Forest costs £535,682 — 97% more than the UK average of £271,295. Epping Forest is the 27th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Epping Forest?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Epping Forest's average of £535,682, expect roughly £600–£850 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £1,000–£1,500 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 Epping Forest?
- On a typical Epping Forest sale at £535,682, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £6,400–£9,600, 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 Epping Forest?
- Moving home in Epping Forest 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.