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House prices in West Sussex
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
House prices in West Sussex have moved little over the past year, with the typical property worth around £374,551 — within 0.3% of its value 12 months earlier. Detached homes lead the local mix at around £666,512.
That's 38% above the UK average of £271,295.
West Sussex 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 £666,512 ▲ +0.8%
- Semi-detached £422,112 ▲ +1.9%
- Terraced £334,425 ▲ +1.1%
- Flat £198,160 ▼ -2.9%
Affordability
A typical home in West Sussex costs 9.7× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how West Sussex ranks nationally →
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Hampshire £362,998
- House prices in Essex £360,087
- House prices in Kent £345,918
- House prices in Cambridgeshire £334,500
- House prices in Oxfordshire £418,038
- House prices in Gloucestershire £317,246
- House prices in East Sussex £316,368
- House prices in Warwickshire £305,609
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in West Sussex?
- The average house price in West Sussex is £374,551, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in West Sussex changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in West Sussex have risen +0.3% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in West Sussex by property type?
- Latest average prices in West Sussex:
- detached homes: £666,512
- semi-detached homes: £422,112
- terraced homes: £334,425
- flats: £198,160
- Is West Sussex affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in West Sussex costs 9.7× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how West Sussex ranks nationally.
- Is West Sussex an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in West Sussex costs £374,551 — 38% more than the UK average of £271,295.
- How much does a house survey cost in West Sussex?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around West Sussex's average of £374,551, expect roughly £500–£750 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £850–£1,300 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 Sussex?
- On a typical West Sussex sale at £374,551, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £4,500–£6,700, 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 Sussex?
- Moving home in West Sussex 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.