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House prices in Trafford
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
House prices in Trafford have risen sharply over the past year — up +6.2% to a typical £393,244, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Semi-detached property led the rise, with typical prices now at £444,790.
That's 45% above the UK average of £271,295.
Trafford house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Trafford
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 £791,447 ▲ +5.8%
- Semi-detached £444,790 ▲ +7.3%
- Terraced £343,887 ▲ +7.2%
- Flat £216,830 ▲ +3.4%
Affordability
A typical home in Trafford costs 8.7× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Trafford ranks nationally →
Trafford is the 110th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 82,549 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Trafford.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 41%
- Median floor area 82 m²
- Median annual energy cost £876
- Most common era England and Wales: 1930-1949
- 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 Solihull £336,572
- House prices in Stockport £318,163
- House prices in Manchester £247,469
- House prices in Leeds £246,699
- House prices in Bury £238,266
- House prices in Birmingham £232,657
- House prices in Salford £231,153
- House prices in Dudley £229,616
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Trafford?
- The average house price in Trafford is £393,244, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Trafford changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Trafford have risen +6.2% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Trafford by property type?
- Latest average prices in Trafford:
- detached homes: £791,447
- semi-detached homes: £444,790
- terraced homes: £343,887
- flats: £216,830
- Is Trafford affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Trafford costs 8.7× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Trafford ranks nationally.
- Is Trafford an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Trafford costs £393,244 — 45% more than the UK average of £271,295. Trafford is the 110th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Trafford?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Trafford's average of £393,244, 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 Trafford?
- On a typical Trafford sale at £393,244, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £4,700–£7,100, 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 Trafford?
- Moving home in Trafford 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.