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House prices in Richmond upon Thames

Official UK HPI · to May 2026

£788,872 ▼ -2.5% 12 months

Richmond upon Thames has bucked the wider UK trend over the past year, with average prices slipping -2.5% to £788,872. The fall is most pronounced in flat property (£483,336), while detached homes hold up better at £1,731,524.

That's 191% above the UK average of £271,295.

Richmond upon Thames house price trend

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“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

Affordability

A typical home in Richmond upon Thames costs 12.6× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Richmond upon Thames ranks nationally →

Richmond upon Thames is the 10th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.

Energy efficiency profile

Based on 67,694 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Richmond upon Thames.

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in Richmond upon Thames?
The average house price in Richmond upon Thames is £788,872, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
How have house prices in Richmond upon Thames changed over the last year?
Average house prices in Richmond upon Thames have fallen -2.5% over the last 12 months.
How much does a house cost in Richmond upon Thames by property type?
Latest average prices in Richmond upon Thames:
  • detached homes: £1,731,524
  • semi-detached homes: £1,159,624
  • terraced homes: £898,002
  • flats: £483,336
Is Richmond upon Thames affordable compared with local earnings?
A typical home in Richmond upon Thames costs 12.6× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Richmond upon Thames ranks nationally.
Is Richmond upon Thames an expensive place to buy a home?
The average home in Richmond upon Thames costs £788,872 — 191% more than the UK average of £271,295. Richmond upon Thames is the 10th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
How much does a house survey cost in Richmond upon Thames?
Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Richmond upon Thames's average of £788,872, 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 Richmond upon Thames?
On a typical Richmond upon Thames sale at £788,872, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £9,500–£14,200, 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 Richmond upon Thames?
Moving home in Richmond upon Thames 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.