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House prices in Swale
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
House prices in Swale have risen sharply over the past year — up +3.7% to a typical £294,113, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Semi-detached property led the rise, with typical prices now at £316,167.
That's 8% above the UK average of £271,295.
Swale house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Swale
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 £470,072 ▲ +3.5%
- Semi-detached £316,167 ▲ +4.7%
- Terraced £250,981 ▲ +4.0%
- Flat £150,484 ▼ -0.9%
Affordability
A typical home in Swale costs 7.9× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Swale ranks nationally →
Swale is the 148th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 54,486 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Swale.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 48.5%
- Median floor area 80 m²
- Median annual energy cost £770
- 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 Norfolk £293,640
- House prices in West Devon £294,782
- House prices in West Suffolk £297,440
- House prices in Colchester £298,257
- House prices in Forest of Dean £289,671
- House prices in Worthing £299,298
- House prices in Melton £288,513
- House prices in North West Leicestershire £286,826
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Swale?
- The average house price in Swale is £294,113, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Swale changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Swale have risen +3.7% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Swale by property type?
- Latest average prices in Swale:
- detached homes: £470,072
- semi-detached homes: £316,167
- terraced homes: £250,981
- flats: £150,484
- Is Swale affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Swale costs 7.9× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Swale ranks nationally.
- Is Swale an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Swale costs £294,113 — 8% more than the UK average of £271,295. Swale is the 148th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Swale?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Swale's average of £294,113, 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 Swale?
- On a typical Swale sale at £294,113, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £3,500–£5,300, 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 Swale?
- Moving home in Swale 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.