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House prices in Swindon
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
The average property in Swindon is worth £261,170, up 2.6% over the past year, based on the UK House Price Index to May 2026. Detached property typically sells for around £463,488.
That's 4% below the UK average of £271,295.
Swindon house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Swindon
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 £463,488 ▲ +1.9%
- Semi-detached £290,164 ▲ +3.9%
- Terraced £231,946 ▲ +3.3%
- Flat £152,482 ▼ -0.9%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 20 DYKES MEWS, SN4 0NF | £220,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 NORTHBOURNE ROAD, SN25 4YE | £325,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 95 SEVENFIELDS, SN6 7NG | £230,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 35 FARNE WAY, SN4 8LX | £180,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 144 WILLIAM STREET, SN1 5LQ | £205,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 3 OBERON WAY, SN25 4WH | £355,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 35 LYNMOUTH ROAD, SN2 2DL | £315,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 5 BRITTEN ROAD, SN25 2HQ | £307,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 75 GODDARD AVENUE, SN1 4HS | £305,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 4 CLITCHBURY CLOSE, SN3 6FP | £296,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Swindon costs 7.2× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Swindon ranks nationally →
Swindon is the 129th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 80,666 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Swindon.
- Most common rating C
- Rated A-C 55.2%
- Median floor area 78 m²
- Median annual energy cost £762
- 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 Northamptonshire £256,769
- House prices in Warrington £253,937
- House prices in Cheshire West and Chester £268,449
- House prices in Portsmouth £252,325
- House prices in North Yorkshire £270,320
- House prices in Cornwall £279,722
- House prices in Shropshire £280,739
- House prices in Somerset £280,768
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Swindon?
- The average house price in Swindon is £261,170, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Swindon changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Swindon have risen +2.6% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Swindon by property type?
- Latest average prices in Swindon:
- detached homes: £463,488
- semi-detached homes: £290,164
- terraced homes: £231,946
- flats: £152,482
- Is Swindon affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Swindon costs 7.2× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Swindon ranks nationally.
- Is Swindon an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Swindon costs £261,170 — 4% less than the UK average of £271,295. Swindon is the 129th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Swindon?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Swindon's average of £261,170, 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 Swindon?
- On a typical Swindon sale at £261,170, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £3,100–£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 Swindon?
- Moving home in Swindon 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.