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House prices in West Lancashire
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
The average property in West Lancashire is worth £229,547, up 2.1% over the past year, based on the UK House Price Index to May 2026. Detached property typically sells for around £364,333.
That's 15% below the UK average of £271,295.
West Lancashire house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in West Lancashire
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 £364,333 ▲ +1.9%
- Semi-detached £223,799 ▲ +2.7%
- Terraced £172,035 ▲ +2.5%
- Flat £118,495 ▼ -1.6%
Affordability
A typical home in West Lancashire costs 6.3× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how West Lancashire ranks nationally →
West Lancashire is the 88th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 43,537 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in West Lancashire.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 46.5%
- Median floor area 85 m²
- Median annual energy cost £968
- Most common era England and Wales: 1967-1975
- 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 Fylde £228,737
- House prices in South Holland £231,156
- House prices in Tamworth £231,488
- House prices in Cannock Chase £226,761
- House prices in Nuneaton and Bedworth £226,538
- House prices in Staffordshire Moorlands £226,249
- House prices in Fenland £225,725
- House prices in Newark and Sherwood £234,266
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in West Lancashire?
- The average house price in West Lancashire is £229,547, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in West Lancashire changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in West Lancashire have risen +2.1% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in West Lancashire by property type?
- Latest average prices in West Lancashire:
- detached homes: £364,333
- semi-detached homes: £223,799
- terraced homes: £172,035
- flats: £118,495
- Is West Lancashire affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in West Lancashire costs 6.3× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how West Lancashire ranks nationally.
- Is West Lancashire an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in West Lancashire costs £229,547 — 15% less than the UK average of £271,295. West Lancashire is the 88th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in West Lancashire?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around West Lancashire's average of £229,547, 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 West Lancashire?
- On a typical West Lancashire sale at £229,547, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £2,800–£4,100, 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 West Lancashire?
- Moving home in West Lancashire 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.