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House prices in Torfaen
Official UK HPI · to July 2026
The average property in Torfaen is worth £199,184, down 0.5% over the past year, based on the UK House Price Index to July 2026. Detached property typically sells for around £333,628.
That's 27% below the UK average of £272,611.
Torfaen house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Torfaen
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 £333,628 ▼ -1.3%
- Semi-detached £208,669 ▼ -0.1%
- Terraced £165,312 ▼ -0.1%
- Flat £98,297 ▼ -3.5%
Affordability
A typical home in Torfaen costs 5.1× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Torfaen ranks nationally →
Torfaen is the 27th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 33,790 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Torfaen.
- Most common rating C
- Rated A-C 51.6%
- Median floor area 81 m²
- Median annual energy cost £796
- 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 Carmarthenshire £199,025
- House prices in Caerphilly £197,542
- House prices in Denbighshire £201,452
- House prices in Gwynedd £204,974
- House prices in Swansea £205,383
- House prices in Pembrokeshire £208,615
- House prices in Bridgend £209,569
- House prices in Wrexham £212,778
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Torfaen?
- The average house price in Torfaen is £199,184, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to July 2026.
- How have house prices in Torfaen changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Torfaen have fallen -0.5% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Torfaen by property type?
- Latest average prices in Torfaen:
- detached homes: £333,628
- semi-detached homes: £208,669
- terraced homes: £165,312
- flats: £98,297
- Is Torfaen affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Torfaen costs 5.1× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Torfaen ranks nationally.
- Is Torfaen an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Torfaen costs £199,184 — 27% less than the UK average of £272,611. Torfaen is the 27th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Torfaen?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Torfaen's average of £199,184, 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 Torfaen?
- On a typical Torfaen sale at £199,184, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £2,400–£3,600, 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 Torfaen?
- Moving home in Torfaen 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.