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House prices in West Lancashire
Official UK HPI · to July 2026
House prices in West Lancashire have risen sharply over the past year — up +5.2% to a typical £236,194, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Terraced property led the rise, with typical prices now at £177,809.
That's 13% below the UK average of £272,611.
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.
1885 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £374,041 ▲ +4.6%
- Semi-detached £230,214 ▲ +5.7%
- Terraced £177,809 ▲ +6.1%
- Flat £121,784 ▲ +1.8%
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 £235,793
- House prices in Cannock Chase £236,743
- House prices in Newark and Sherwood £234,764
- House prices in Hastings £238,757
- House prices in Amber Valley £233,295
- House prices in Gosport £240,696
- House prices in Gloucester £240,718
- House prices in Wyre Forest £230,984
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in West Lancashire?
- The average house price in West Lancashire is £236,194, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to July 2026.
- How have house prices in West Lancashire changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in West Lancashire have risen +5.2% 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: £374,041
- semi-detached homes: £230,214
- terraced homes: £177,809
- flats: £121,784
- 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 £236,194 — 13% less than the UK average of £272,611. 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 £236,194, 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 £236,194, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £2,800–£4,300, 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.