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House prices in Forest of Dean
Official UK HPI · to July 2026
Forest of Dean has bucked the wider UK trend over the past year, with average prices slipping -1.7% to £286,888. The fall is most pronounced in flat property (£126,283), while detached homes hold up better at £390,233.
That's 5% above the UK average of £272,611.
Forest of Dean house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Forest of Dean
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1885 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £390,233 ▼ -2.0%
- Semi-detached £254,558 ▼ -1.1%
- Terraced £214,123 ▼ -1.5%
- Flat £126,283 ▼ -4.7%
Affordability
A typical home in Forest of Dean costs 6.5× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Forest of Dean ranks nationally →
Forest of Dean is the 96th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 31,337 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Forest of Dean.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 40.6%
- Median floor area 86 m²
- Median annual energy cost £984
- Most common era England and Wales: before 1900
- 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 West Devon £285,834
- House prices in Ribble Valley £285,610
- House prices in Blaby £289,282
- House prices in Exeter £282,696
- House prices in North Devon £282,633
- House prices in Melton £282,521
- House prices in Mid Devon £281,450
- House prices in North Norfolk £292,563
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Forest of Dean?
- The average house price in Forest of Dean is £286,888, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to July 2026.
- How have house prices in Forest of Dean changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Forest of Dean have fallen -1.7% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Forest of Dean by property type?
- Latest average prices in Forest of Dean:
- detached homes: £390,233
- semi-detached homes: £254,558
- terraced homes: £214,123
- flats: £126,283
- Is Forest of Dean affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Forest of Dean costs 6.5× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Forest of Dean ranks nationally.
- Is Forest of Dean an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Forest of Dean costs £286,888 — 5% more than the UK average of £272,611. Forest of Dean is the 96th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Forest of Dean?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Forest of Dean's average of £286,888, 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 Forest of Dean?
- On a typical Forest of Dean sale at £286,888, 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 Forest of Dean?
- Moving home in Forest of Dean 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.