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House prices in Wales
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
£215,252 ▲ +4.2% 12 months
House prices in Wales have risen sharply over the past year — up +4.2% to a typical £215,252, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Terraced property led the rise, with typical prices now at £173,138.
That's 21% below the UK average of £271,295.
Wales 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 £335,971 ▲ +3.1%
- Semi-detached £214,736 ▲ +4.7%
- Terraced £173,138 ▲ +5.3%
- Flat £128,696 ▲ +1.0%
Affordability
A typical home in Wales costs 5.9× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Wales ranks nationally →
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Wales?
- The average house price in Wales is £215,252, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Wales changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Wales have risen +4.2% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Wales by property type?
- Latest average prices in Wales:
- detached homes: £335,971
- semi-detached homes: £214,736
- terraced homes: £173,138
- flats: £128,696
- Is Wales affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Wales costs 5.9× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Wales ranks nationally.
- Is Wales an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Wales costs £215,252 — 21% less than the UK average of £271,295.
- How much does a house survey cost in Wales?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Wales's average of £215,252, 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 Wales?
- On a typical Wales sale at £215,252, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £2,600–£3,900, 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 Wales?
- Moving home in Wales 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.