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House prices in Harborough
Official UK HPI · to July 2026
House prices in Harborough have risen sharply over the past year — up +8.5% to a typical £347,010, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Semi-detached property led the rise, with typical prices now at £303,013.
That's 27% above the UK average of £272,611.
Harborough house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Harborough
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 £478,422 ▲ +8.2%
- Semi-detached £303,013 ▲ +9.4%
- Terraced £251,722 ▲ +9.1%
- Flat £159,660 ▲ +5.3%
Affordability
A typical home in Harborough costs 7.8× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Harborough ranks nationally →
Harborough is the 154th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 36,274 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Harborough.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 53.8%
- Median floor area 90 m²
- Median annual energy cost £856
- 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 Ashford £347,562
- House prices in East Cambridgeshire £346,413
- House prices in Dartford £347,773
- House prices in Gravesham £344,923
- House prices in Malvern Hills £350,772
- House prices in Stroud £351,736
- House prices in Maidstone £352,722
- House prices in East Devon £339,683
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Harborough?
- The average house price in Harborough is £347,010, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to July 2026.
- How have house prices in Harborough changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Harborough have risen +8.5% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Harborough by property type?
- Latest average prices in Harborough:
- detached homes: £478,422
- semi-detached homes: £303,013
- terraced homes: £251,722
- flats: £159,660
- Is Harborough affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Harborough costs 7.8× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Harborough ranks nationally.
- Is Harborough an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Harborough costs £347,010 — 27% more than the UK average of £272,611. Harborough is the 154th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Harborough?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Harborough's average of £347,010, 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 Harborough?
- On a typical Harborough sale at £347,010, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £4,200–£6,200, 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 Harborough?
- Moving home in Harborough 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.