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House prices in Herefordshire
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
House prices in Herefordshire have risen sharply over the past year — up +4.7% to a typical £286,995, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Semi-detached property led the rise, with typical prices now at £276,715.
That's 6% above the UK average of £271,295.
Herefordshire house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Herefordshire
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
- WR13 ▲ +0.3% £490,000 134 sales
- WR6 ▲ +16.7% £425,000 67 sales
- SY8 ▼ -2.2% £411,250 60 sales
- HR3 ▼ -13.5% £385,000 98 sales
- SY7 ▲ +7.7% £344,998 38 sales
- HR9 ▼ -5.3% £324,250 768 sales
- HR8 → 0.0% £310,147 536 sales
- HR1 ▼ -4.8% £308,500 994 sales
- HR7 ▼ -3.4% £285,000 207 sales
- HR6 ▼ -8.5% £275,000 619 sales
- HR4 ▼ -5.4% £270,000 1,061 sales
- HR2 ▼ -3.0% £266,250 974 sales
- HR5 ▼ -13.8% £250,000 130 sales
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £442,363 ▲ +5.0%
- Semi-detached £276,715 ▲ +5.3%
- Terraced £206,961 ▲ +4.8%
- Flat £125,687 ▲ +0.7%
Affordability
A typical home in Herefordshire costs 8.5× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Herefordshire ranks nationally →
Herefordshire is the 121st least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 73,475 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Herefordshire.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 39.4%
- Median floor area 86 m²
- Median annual energy cost £977
- 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 Luton £282,653
- House prices in West Northamptonshire £292,495
- House prices in Medway £292,653
- House prices in Somerset £280,768
- House prices in Shropshire £280,739
- House prices in Cornwall £279,722
- House prices in Rutland £295,693
- House prices in Cheshire East £302,367
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Herefordshire?
- The average house price in Herefordshire is £286,995, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Herefordshire changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Herefordshire have risen +4.7% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Herefordshire by property type?
- Latest average prices in Herefordshire:
- detached homes: £442,363
- semi-detached homes: £276,715
- terraced homes: £206,961
- flats: £125,687
- Is Herefordshire affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Herefordshire costs 8.5× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Herefordshire ranks nationally.
- Is Herefordshire an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Herefordshire costs £286,995 — 6% more than the UK average of £271,295. Herefordshire is the 121st least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Herefordshire?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Herefordshire's average of £286,995, 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 Herefordshire?
- On a typical Herefordshire sale at £286,995, 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 Herefordshire?
- Moving home in Herefordshire 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.