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House prices in Harlow
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
The average property in Harlow is worth £313,497, up 1.8% over the past year, based on the UK House Price Index to May 2026. Detached property typically sells for around £620,680.
That's 16% above the UK average of £271,295.
Harlow house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Harlow
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £620,680 ▲ +2.4%
- Semi-detached £429,459 ▲ +3.3%
- Terraced £314,991 ▲ +3.2%
- Flat £180,312 ▼ -1.9%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 105 HADLEY GRANGE, CM17 9PH | £365,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 17 LONGFIELD, CM18 6JZ | £315,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 8 BROMLEY CLOSE, CM20 2GD | £210,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 95 GREEN HILLS, CM20 3SZ | £338,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 188 TORKILDSEN WAY, CM20 1FE | £185,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 100 THE DOWNS, CM20 3RG | £278,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 45 LONGFIELD, CM18 6LA | £283,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 160 CHALLINOR, CM17 9XE | £440,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 67 UPPER PARK, CM20 1TN | £450,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 ALBERT GARDENS, CM17 9QF | £490,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Harlow costs 8.7× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Harlow ranks nationally →
Harlow is the 105th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 44,544 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Harlow.
- Most common rating C
- Rated A-C 54.8%
- Median floor area 72 m²
- Median annual energy cost £726
- 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 South Norfolk £314,302
- House prices in Broadland £314,426
- House prices in Havant £315,078
- House prices in Folkestone and Hythe £311,163
- House prices in South Staffordshire £309,923
- House prices in Stevenage £317,948
- House prices in Mid Suffolk £318,641
- House prices in Eastleigh £307,883
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Harlow?
- The average house price in Harlow is £313,497, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Harlow changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Harlow have risen +1.8% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Harlow by property type?
- Latest average prices in Harlow:
- detached homes: £620,680
- semi-detached homes: £429,459
- terraced homes: £314,991
- flats: £180,312
- Is Harlow affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Harlow costs 8.7× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Harlow ranks nationally.
- Is Harlow an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Harlow costs £313,497 — 16% more than the UK average of £271,295. Harlow is the 105th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Harlow?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Harlow's average of £313,497, 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 Harlow?
- On a typical Harlow sale at £313,497, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £3,800–£5,600, 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 Harlow?
- Moving home in Harlow 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.