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House prices in Sandwell
Official UK HPI · to July 2026
House prices in Sandwell have moved little over the past year, with the typical property worth around £205,830 — within 0.4% of its value 12 months earlier. Detached homes lead the local mix at around £328,663.
That's 24% below the UK average of £272,611.
Sandwell house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Sandwell
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
- B43 ▲ +2.0% £245,000 459 sales
- B68 ▲ +6.8% £225,000 654 sales
- B71 ▼ -1.1% £220,000 636 sales
- WS5 ▼ -3.3% £209,000 110 sales
- B67 ▼ -1.9% £209,000 597 sales
- B64 ▲ +11.5% £207,000 414 sales
- B65 ▲ +1.5% £205,000 507 sales
- B70 ▲ +0.5% £204,500 414 sales
- B69 ▲ +3.7% £200,000 684 sales
- WS10 ▲ +9.9% £200,000 513 sales
- DY4 ▲ +2.5% £190,000 779 sales
- B66 ▲ +1.5% £185,000 295 sales
1885 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £328,663 ▼ -0.7%
- Semi-detached £227,178 ▲ +0.4%
- Terraced £191,457 ▼ -0.1%
- Flat £111,228 ▼ -4.3%
Affordability
A typical home in Sandwell costs 6.6× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Sandwell ranks nationally →
Sandwell is the 101st most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 122,051 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Sandwell.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 41.6%
- Median floor area 74 m²
- Median annual energy cost £871
- 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 North Tyneside £205,744
- House prices in Bolton £204,379
- House prices in Newcastle upon Tyne £207,547
- House prices in Kirklees £208,987
- House prices in Rochdale £209,389
- House prices in Tameside £209,723
- House prices in Wakefield £199,347
- House prices in Walsall £215,329
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Sandwell?
- The average house price in Sandwell is £205,830, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to July 2026.
- How have house prices in Sandwell changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Sandwell have fallen -0.4% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Sandwell by property type?
- Latest average prices in Sandwell:
- detached homes: £328,663
- semi-detached homes: £227,178
- terraced homes: £191,457
- flats: £111,228
- Is Sandwell affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Sandwell costs 6.6× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Sandwell ranks nationally.
- Is Sandwell an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Sandwell costs £205,830 — 24% less than the UK average of £272,611. Sandwell is the 101st most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Sandwell?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Sandwell's average of £205,830, 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 Sandwell?
- On a typical Sandwell sale at £205,830, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £2,500–£3,700, 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 Sandwell?
- Moving home in Sandwell 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.