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House prices in West Midlands
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
£233,957 ▲ +2.2% 12 months
The average property in West Midlands is worth £233,957, up 2.2% over the past year, based on the UK House Price Index to May 2026. Detached property typically sells for around £414,318.
That's 14% below the UK average of £271,295.
West Midlands house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £414,318 ▲ +2.3%
- Semi-detached £258,282 ▲ +3.5%
- Terraced £209,068 ▲ +2.3%
- Flat £138,977 ▼ -1.4%
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Greater Manchester £238,730
- House prices in West Yorkshire £210,526
- House prices in Merseyside £200,112
- House prices in South Yorkshire £192,364
- House prices in Tyne and Wear £173,693
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in West Midlands?
- The average house price in West Midlands is £233,957, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in West Midlands changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in West Midlands have risen +2.2% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in West Midlands by property type?
- Latest average prices in West Midlands:
- detached homes: £414,318
- semi-detached homes: £258,282
- terraced homes: £209,068
- flats: £138,977
- Is West Midlands an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in West Midlands costs £233,957 — 14% less than the UK average of £271,295.
- How much does a house survey cost in West Midlands?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around West Midlands's average of £233,957, 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?
- On a typical West Midlands sale at £233,957, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £2,800–£4,200, 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 Midlands?
- Moving home in West Midlands 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.