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House prices in North Hertfordshire
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
House prices in North Hertfordshire have risen sharply over the past year — up +3.7% to a typical £416,735, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Semi-detached property led the rise, with typical prices now at £479,332.
That's 54% above the UK average of £271,295.
North Hertfordshire house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in North Hertfordshire
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 £795,841 ▲ +3.6%
- Semi-detached £479,332 ▲ +5.0%
- Terraced £374,167 ▲ +4.4%
- Flat £226,333 ▲ +1.1%
Affordability
A typical home in North Hertfordshire costs 8.6× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how North Hertfordshire ranks nationally →
North Hertfordshire is the 112th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 52,679 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in North Hertfordshire.
- Most common rating C
- Rated A-C 50.3%
- Median floor area 78 m²
- Median annual energy cost £808
- 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 West Oxfordshire £417,246
- House prices in Rochford £411,367
- House prices in South Cambridgeshire £422,363
- House prices in Cotswold £408,433
- House prices in Vale of White Horse £407,966
- House prices in Spelthorne £429,916
- House prices in Tonbridge and Malling £403,227
- House prices in Broxbourne £403,029
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in North Hertfordshire?
- The average house price in North Hertfordshire is £416,735, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in North Hertfordshire changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in North Hertfordshire have risen +3.7% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in North Hertfordshire by property type?
- Latest average prices in North Hertfordshire:
- detached homes: £795,841
- semi-detached homes: £479,332
- terraced homes: £374,167
- flats: £226,333
- Is North Hertfordshire affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in North Hertfordshire costs 8.6× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how North Hertfordshire ranks nationally.
- Is North Hertfordshire an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in North Hertfordshire costs £416,735 — 54% more than the UK average of £271,295. North Hertfordshire is the 112th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in North Hertfordshire?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around North Hertfordshire's average of £416,735, 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 North Hertfordshire?
- On a typical North Hertfordshire sale at £416,735, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £5,000–£7,500, 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 North Hertfordshire?
- Moving home in North Hertfordshire 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.