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House prices in South Hams
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
South Hams has bucked the wider UK trend over the past year, with average prices slipping -6.5% to £363,603. The fall is most pronounced in flat property (£190,895), while detached homes hold up better at £551,617.
That's 34% above the UK average of £271,295.
South Hams house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in South Hams
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
- TQ8 ▼ -20.7% £727,500 124 sales
- PL8 ▼ -6.9% £492,522 178 sales
- TQ7 ▼ -2.4% £405,000 656 sales
- TQ9 ▲ +1.9% £402,000 639 sales
- PL9 ▼ -2.6% £364,000 321 sales
- TQ3 ▼ -6.0% £356,250 66 sales
- TQ6 ▲ +5.7% £350,000 354 sales
- PL7 → 0.0% £340,000 35 sales
- TQ10 ▼ -2.6% £335,000 101 sales
- PL21 ▼ -3.4% £305,000 745 sales
- PL6 ▲ +2.1% £257,500 132 sales
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £551,617 ▼ -6.1%
- Semi-detached £351,079 ▼ -5.6%
- Terraced £288,033 ▼ -6.3%
- Flat £190,895 ▼ -9.8%
Affordability
A typical home in South Hams costs 9.4× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how South Hams ranks nationally →
South Hams is the 77th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 40,896 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in South Hams.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 39%
- Median floor area 89 m²
- Median annual energy cost £984
- Most common era England and Wales: before 1900
- 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 Basingstoke and Deane £366,291
- House prices in Warwick £366,942
- House prices in Castle Point £367,237
- House prices in Basildon £357,972
- House prices in Cherwell £357,800
- House prices in Test Valley £370,329
- House prices in Lewes £370,799
- House prices in Adur £373,082
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in South Hams?
- The average house price in South Hams is £363,603, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in South Hams changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in South Hams have fallen -6.5% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in South Hams by property type?
- Latest average prices in South Hams:
- detached homes: £551,617
- semi-detached homes: £351,079
- terraced homes: £288,033
- flats: £190,895
- Is South Hams affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in South Hams costs 9.4× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how South Hams ranks nationally.
- Is South Hams an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in South Hams costs £363,603 — 34% more than the UK average of £271,295. South Hams is the 77th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in South Hams?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around South Hams's average of £363,603, 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 South Hams?
- On a typical South Hams sale at £363,603, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £4,400–£6,500, 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 South Hams?
- Moving home in South Hams 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.