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House prices in Hertsmere
Official UK HPI · to July 2026
Even by UK standards, Hertsmere is expensive relative to local earnings — typical homes cost 12.3× a local annual wage. The average property changes hands at £548,704, up 1.3% on the year.
That's 101% above the UK average of £272,611.
Hertsmere house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Hertsmere
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 £1,200,351 ▲ +2.1%
- Semi-detached £615,098 ▲ +2.6%
- Terraced £486,991 ▲ +2.1%
- Flat £291,783 ▼ -1.1%
Affordability
A typical home in Hertsmere costs 12.3× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Hertsmere ranks nationally →
Hertsmere is the 15th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 35,890 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Hertsmere.
- Most common rating C
- Rated A-C 50.8%
- Median floor area 79 m²
- Median annual energy cost £824
- 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 Waverley £553,429
- House prices in Mole Valley £555,858
- House prices in Sevenoaks £538,714
- House prices in Guildford £532,917
- House prices in Epsom and Ewell £568,214
- House prices in Epping Forest £525,719
- House prices in Brentwood £514,480
- House prices in Three Rivers £590,816
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Hertsmere?
- The average house price in Hertsmere is £548,704, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to July 2026.
- How have house prices in Hertsmere changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Hertsmere have risen +1.3% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Hertsmere by property type?
- Latest average prices in Hertsmere:
- detached homes: £1,200,351
- semi-detached homes: £615,098
- terraced homes: £486,991
- flats: £291,783
- Is Hertsmere affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Hertsmere costs 12.3× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Hertsmere ranks nationally.
- Is Hertsmere an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Hertsmere costs £548,704 — 101% more than the UK average of £272,611. Hertsmere is the 15th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Hertsmere?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Hertsmere's average of £548,704, 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 Hertsmere?
- On a typical Hertsmere sale at £548,704, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £6,600–£9,900, 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 Hertsmere?
- Moving home in Hertsmere 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.