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House prices in West Midlands Region
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
The average property in West Midlands Region is worth £247,764, up 2.7% over the past year, based on the UK House Price Index to May 2026. Detached property typically sells for around £416,629.
That's 9% below the UK average of £271,295.
West Midlands Region 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 £416,629 ▲ +2.1%
- Semi-detached £252,101 ▲ +3.7%
- Terraced £202,194 ▲ +3.1%
- Flat £137,416 ▼ -0.1%
Affordability
A typical home in West Midlands Region costs 6.8× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how West Midlands Region ranks nationally →
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in West Midlands Region?
- The average house price in West Midlands Region is £247,764, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in West Midlands Region changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in West Midlands Region have risen +2.7% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in West Midlands Region by property type?
- Latest average prices in West Midlands Region:
- detached homes: £416,629
- semi-detached homes: £252,101
- terraced homes: £202,194
- flats: £137,416
- Is West Midlands Region affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in West Midlands Region costs 6.8× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how West Midlands Region ranks nationally.
- Is West Midlands Region an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in West Midlands Region costs £247,764 — 9% less than the UK average of £271,295.
- How much does a house survey cost in West Midlands Region?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around West Midlands Region's average of £247,764, 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 Midlands Region?
- On a typical West Midlands Region sale at £247,764, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £3,000–£4,500, 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 Midlands Region?
- Moving home in West Midlands Region 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.