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House prices in Thanet
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
The average property in Thanet is worth £267,616, down 0.6% over the past year, based on the UK House Price Index to May 2026. Detached property typically sells for around £479,912.
That's 1% below the UK average of £271,295.
Thanet house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Thanet
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 £479,912 ▲ +0.3%
- Semi-detached £326,712 ▲ +0.8%
- Terraced £258,300 ▲ +0.2%
- Flat £157,874 ▼ -3.7%
Affordability
A typical home in Thanet costs 8.1× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Thanet ranks nationally →
Thanet is the 137th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 67,175 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Thanet.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 44.8%
- Median floor area 75 m²
- Median annual energy cost £787
- 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 Warwickshire £265,742
- House prices in Dover £271,263
- House prices in Stafford £263,494
- House prices in Oadby and Wigston £263,380
- House prices in King's Lynn and West Norfolk £262,525
- House prices in South Derbyshire £261,231
- House prices in Rugby £274,942
- House prices in Hinckley and Bosworth £260,282
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Thanet?
- The average house price in Thanet is £267,616, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Thanet changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Thanet have fallen -0.6% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Thanet by property type?
- Latest average prices in Thanet:
- detached homes: £479,912
- semi-detached homes: £326,712
- terraced homes: £258,300
- flats: £157,874
- Is Thanet affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Thanet costs 8.1× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Thanet ranks nationally.
- Is Thanet an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Thanet costs £267,616 — 1% less than the UK average of £271,295. Thanet is the 137th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Thanet?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Thanet's average of £267,616, 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 Thanet?
- On a typical Thanet sale at £267,616, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £3,200–£4,800, 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 Thanet?
- Moving home in Thanet 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.