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House prices in United Kingdom
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
£271,295 ▲ +2.7% 12 months
The average property in United Kingdom is worth £271,295, up 2.7% over the past year, based on the UK House Price Index to May 2026. Detached property typically sells for around £444,892.
That's almost exactly the UK average of £271,295.
United Kingdom house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
2091 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £444,892 ▲ +3.1%
- Semi-detached £277,358 ▲ +4.5%
- Terraced £229,445 ▲ +3.6%
- Flat £192,046 ▼ -1.3%
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in United Kingdom?
- The average house price in United Kingdom is £271,295, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in United Kingdom changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in United Kingdom have risen +2.7% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in United Kingdom by property type?
- Latest average prices in United Kingdom:
- detached homes: £444,892
- semi-detached homes: £277,358
- terraced homes: £229,445
- flats: £192,046
- Is United Kingdom an expensive place to buy a home?
- United Kingdom sits almost exactly at the UK average: the typical home costs £271,295 against a national average of £271,295.
- How much does a house survey cost in United Kingdom?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around United Kingdom's average of £271,295, 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 United Kingdom?
- On a typical United Kingdom sale at £271,295, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £3,300–£4,900, 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 United Kingdom?
- Moving home in United Kingdom 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.