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House prices in Stafford
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
House prices in Stafford have risen sharply over the past year — up +4.7% to a typical £263,494, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Semi-detached property led the rise, with typical prices now at £255,044.
That's 3% below the UK average of £271,295.
Stafford house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Stafford
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 £403,523 ▲ +4.5%
- Semi-detached £255,044 ▲ +5.7%
- Terraced £198,014 ▲ +5.2%
- Flat £113,535 ▲ +0.5%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | THATCH COTTAGE, ST21 6NF | £410,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 MILL LANE, ST21 6RP | £350,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 43 CORONATION ROAD, ST16 3JR | £235,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 44 MARSTON LANE, ST18 9TS | £372,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 9 CANALSIDE CLOSE, ST19 5TX | £340,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 PORLOCK AVENUE, ST17 0HR | £447,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 4 QUEENSVILLE AVENUE, ST17 4LS | £270,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 CHARTERHOUSE AVENUE, ST17 4TJ | £425,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 63 CORNWALL DRIVE, ST17 0FG | £345,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 53 AMPLEFORTH DRIVE, ST17 4TE | £355,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Stafford costs 6.5× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Stafford ranks nationally →
Stafford is the 98th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 49,779 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Stafford.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 47.4%
- Median floor area 84 m²
- Median annual energy cost £888
- 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 Oadby and Wigston £263,380
- House prices in King's Lynn and West Norfolk £262,525
- House prices in North Warwickshire £265,742
- House prices in South Derbyshire £261,231
- House prices in Hinckley and Bosworth £260,282
- House prices in Tendring £259,697
- House prices in Thanet £267,616
- House prices in Torridge £257,052
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Stafford?
- The average house price in Stafford is £263,494, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Stafford changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Stafford have risen +4.7% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Stafford by property type?
- Latest average prices in Stafford:
- detached homes: £403,523
- semi-detached homes: £255,044
- terraced homes: £198,014
- flats: £113,535
- Is Stafford affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Stafford costs 6.5× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Stafford ranks nationally.
- Is Stafford an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Stafford costs £263,494 — 3% less than the UK average of £271,295. Stafford is the 98th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Stafford?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Stafford's average of £263,494, 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 Stafford?
- On a typical Stafford sale at £263,494, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £3,200–£4,700, 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 Stafford?
- Moving home in Stafford 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.