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House prices in South Kesteven
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
The average property in South Kesteven is worth £254,647, up 1.3% over the past year, based on the UK House Price Index to May 2026. Detached property typically sells for around £366,441.
That's 6% below the UK average of £271,295.
South Kesteven house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in South Kesteven
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 £366,441 ▲ +1.1%
- Semi-detached £236,256 ▲ +2.1%
- Terraced £189,227 ▲ +1.4%
- Flat £110,816 ▼ -2.3%
Affordability
A typical home in South Kesteven costs 7.6× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how South Kesteven ranks nationally →
South Kesteven is the 155th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 56,377 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in South Kesteven.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 47.2%
- Median floor area 84 m²
- Median annual energy cost £926
- 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 East Derbyshire £254,787
- House prices in High Peak £254,489
- House prices in Broxtowe £253,567
- House prices in Torridge £257,052
- House prices in Worcester £251,703
- House prices in Eastbourne £250,523
- House prices in Tendring £259,697
- House prices in Hinckley and Bosworth £260,282
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in South Kesteven?
- The average house price in South Kesteven is £254,647, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in South Kesteven changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in South Kesteven have risen +1.3% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in South Kesteven by property type?
- Latest average prices in South Kesteven:
- detached homes: £366,441
- semi-detached homes: £236,256
- terraced homes: £189,227
- flats: £110,816
- Is South Kesteven affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in South Kesteven costs 7.6× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how South Kesteven ranks nationally.
- Is South Kesteven an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in South Kesteven costs £254,647 — 6% less than the UK average of £271,295. South Kesteven is the 155th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in South Kesteven?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around South Kesteven's average of £254,647, 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 South Kesteven?
- On a typical South Kesteven sale at £254,647, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £3,100–£4,600, 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 Kesteven?
- Moving home in South Kesteven 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.