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House prices in Merseyside
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
£200,112 ▲ +5.1% 12 months
House prices in Merseyside have risen sharply over the past year — up +5.1% to a typical £200,112, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Terraced property led the rise, with typical prices now at £169,257.
That's 26% below the UK average of £271,295.
Merseyside house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £363,710 ▲ +4.8%
- Semi-detached £230,714 ▲ +6.2%
- Terraced £169,257 ▲ +6.4%
- Flat £122,711 ▲ +0.4%
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in South Yorkshire £192,364
- House prices in West Yorkshire £210,526
- House prices in Tyne and Wear £173,693
- House prices in West Midlands £233,957
- House prices in Greater Manchester £238,730
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Merseyside?
- The average house price in Merseyside is £200,112, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Merseyside changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Merseyside have risen +5.1% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Merseyside by property type?
- Latest average prices in Merseyside:
- detached homes: £363,710
- semi-detached homes: £230,714
- terraced homes: £169,257
- flats: £122,711
- Is Merseyside an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Merseyside costs £200,112 — 26% less than the UK average of £271,295.
- How much does a house survey cost in Merseyside?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Merseyside's average of £200,112, 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 Merseyside?
- On a typical Merseyside sale at £200,112, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £2,400–£3,600, 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 Merseyside?
- Moving home in Merseyside 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.