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House prices in West Berkshire
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
House prices in West Berkshire have moved little over the past year, with the typical property worth around £400,698 — within 0.2% of its value 12 months earlier. Detached homes lead the local mix at around £709,860.
That's 48% above the UK average of £271,295.
West Berkshire house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in West Berkshire
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 £709,860 ▲ +0.2%
- Semi-detached £414,519 ▲ +1.4%
- Terraced £332,484 ▲ +0.5%
- Flat £209,316 ▼ -2.3%
Affordability
A typical home in West Berkshire costs 9.0× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how West Berkshire ranks nationally →
West Berkshire is the 95th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 59,249 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in West Berkshire.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 45.8%
- Median floor area 82 m²
- Median annual energy cost £900
- 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 Bracknell Forest £401,886
- House prices in Brighton and Hove £403,999
- House prices in Bath and North East Somerset £406,169
- House prices in City of Bristol £354,924
- House prices in Central Bedfordshire £354,320
- House prices in Reading £351,267
- House prices in South Gloucestershire £340,401
- House prices in Bedford £332,893
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in West Berkshire?
- The average house price in West Berkshire is £400,698, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in West Berkshire changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in West Berkshire have risen +0.2% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in West Berkshire by property type?
- Latest average prices in West Berkshire:
- detached homes: £709,860
- semi-detached homes: £414,519
- terraced homes: £332,484
- flats: £209,316
- Is West Berkshire affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in West Berkshire costs 9.0× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how West Berkshire ranks nationally.
- Is West Berkshire an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in West Berkshire costs £400,698 — 48% more than the UK average of £271,295. West Berkshire is the 95th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in West Berkshire?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around West Berkshire's average of £400,698, 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 West Berkshire?
- On a typical West Berkshire sale at £400,698, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £4,800–£7,200, 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 West Berkshire?
- Moving home in West Berkshire 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.