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House prices in West Suffolk
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
The average property in West Suffolk is worth £297,440, up 2.3% over the past year, based on the UK House Price Index to May 2026. Detached property typically sells for around £454,052.
That's 10% above the UK average of £271,295.
West Suffolk house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in West Suffolk
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
- IP29 ▼ -2.4% £395,000 194 sales
- CO10 ▲ +1.6% £370,000 201 sales
- IP31 → 0.0% £350,000 299 sales
- IP22 ▼ -2.3% £325,000 55 sales
- IP30 ▼ -9.0% £312,500 72 sales
- IP32 ▼ -7.5% £295,000 606 sales
- CB8 ▼ -3.1% £290,000 925 sales
- IP33 ▲ +1.2% £285,000 924 sales
- IP28 ▲ +1.0% £277,000 929 sales
- CB9 ▲ +1.1% £273,018 896 sales
- IP27 ▲ +2.2% £227,250 556 sales
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £454,052 ▲ +2.4%
- Semi-detached £282,591 ▲ +3.1%
- Terraced £231,092 ▲ +2.6%
- Flat £146,600 ▼ -1.2%
Affordability
A typical home in West Suffolk costs 7.2× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how West Suffolk ranks nationally →
West Suffolk is the 135th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 71,351 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in West Suffolk.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 48.5%
- Median floor area 82 m²
- Median annual energy cost £849
- 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 Colchester £298,257
- House prices in Worthing £299,298
- House prices in West Devon £294,782
- House prices in Swale £294,113
- House prices in North Norfolk £293,640
- House prices in Teignbridge £302,202
- House prices in Forest of Dean £289,671
- House prices in Melton £288,513
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in West Suffolk?
- The average house price in West Suffolk is £297,440, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in West Suffolk changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in West Suffolk have risen +2.3% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in West Suffolk by property type?
- Latest average prices in West Suffolk:
- detached homes: £454,052
- semi-detached homes: £282,591
- terraced homes: £231,092
- flats: £146,600
- Is West Suffolk affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in West Suffolk costs 7.2× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how West Suffolk ranks nationally.
- Is West Suffolk an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in West Suffolk costs £297,440 — 10% more than the UK average of £271,295. West Suffolk is the 135th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in West Suffolk?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around West Suffolk's average of £297,440, 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 Suffolk?
- On a typical West Suffolk sale at £297,440, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £3,600–£5,400, 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 Suffolk?
- Moving home in West Suffolk 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.