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House prices in Sefton
Official UK HPI · to March 2026
House prices in Sefton have risen sharply over the past year — up +3.1% to a typical £219,161, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Semi-detached property led the rise, with typical prices now at £243,361.
Average price since 1995
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Sefton
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
- L37 ▼ -3.0% £335,000 821 sales
- L38 ▼ -5.1% £330,000 65 sales
- L23 ▲ +3.6% £270,000 967 sales
- L9 ▲ +9.5% £244,000 37 sales
- L31 ▲ +4.3% £240,000 1,071 sales
- L10 ▲ +7.5% £225,500 178 sales
- PR8 ▼ -2.2% £225,000 1,836 sales
- L22 ▲ +6.5% £218,000 429 sales
- PR9 ▼ -2.4% £200,000 1,318 sales
- L30 ▲ +9.3% £157,250 378 sales
- L21 ▲ +10.3% £141,000 569 sales
- L20 ▲ +17.1% £115,000 837 sales
375 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £388,198 ▲ +3.9%
- Semi-detached £243,361 ▲ +4.3%
- Terraced £179,780 ▲ +4.0%
- Flat £123,728 ▼ -1.8%
Affordability
A typical home in Sefton costs 6.2× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Sefton ranks nationally →
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 113,552 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Sefton.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 40.1%
- Median floor area 84 m²
- Median annual energy cost £909
- Most common era England and Wales: 1900-1929
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Sefton?
- The average house price in Sefton is £219,161, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to March 2026.
- How have house prices in Sefton changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Sefton have risen +3.1% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Sefton by property type?
- Latest average prices in Sefton:
- detached homes: £388,198
- semi-detached homes: £243,361
- terraced homes: £179,780
- flats: £123,728
- Is Sefton affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Sefton costs 6.2× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Sefton ranks nationally.
- How much does it cost to move home in Sefton?
- Moving home in Sefton 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.