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House prices in Test Valley
Official UK HPI · to July 2026
The average property in Test Valley is worth £368,131, down 0.6% over the past year, based on the UK House Price Index to July 2026. Detached property typically sells for around £601,616.
That's 35% above the UK average of £272,611.
Test Valley house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Test Valley
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1885 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £601,616 ▼ -0.9%
- Semi-detached £356,614 ▲ +0.6%
- Terraced £283,256 ▲ +0.2%
- Flat £169,578 ▼ -3.1%
Affordability
A typical home in Test Valley costs 9.0× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Test Valley ranks nationally →
Test Valley is the 96th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 46,463 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Test Valley.
- Most common rating C
- Rated A-C 54.3%
- Median floor area 85 m²
- Median annual energy cost £809
- Most common era England and Wales: 1967-1975
- 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 Lewes £368,408
- House prices in Basildon £367,233
- House prices in Warwick £369,220
- House prices in Basingstoke and Deane £370,223
- House prices in Chelmsford £378,080
- House prices in Cherwell £356,935
- House prices in Castle Point £356,579
- House prices in Adur £380,120
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Test Valley?
- The average house price in Test Valley is £368,131, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to July 2026.
- How have house prices in Test Valley changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Test Valley have fallen -0.6% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Test Valley by property type?
- Latest average prices in Test Valley:
- detached homes: £601,616
- semi-detached homes: £356,614
- terraced homes: £283,256
- flats: £169,578
- Is Test Valley affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Test Valley costs 9.0× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Test Valley ranks nationally.
- Is Test Valley an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Test Valley costs £368,131 — 35% more than the UK average of £272,611. Test Valley is the 96th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Test Valley?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Test Valley's average of £368,131, 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 Test Valley?
- On a typical Test Valley sale at £368,131, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £4,400–£6,600, 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 Test Valley?
- Moving home in Test Valley 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.