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House prices in West Sussex
Official UK HPI · to March 2026
£373,414 ▼ -1.2% 12 months
West Sussex has bucked the wider UK trend over the past year, with average prices slipping -1.2% to £373,414. The fall is most pronounced in flat property (£197,420), while detached homes hold up better at £663,375.
Average price since 1995
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
375 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £663,375 ▼ -0.4%
- Semi-detached £421,020 ▲ +0.7%
- Terraced £334,213 ▼ -0.6%
- Flat £197,420 ▼ -5.2%
Affordability
A typical home in West Sussex costs 9.7× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how West Sussex ranks nationally →
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in West Sussex?
- The average house price in West Sussex is £373,414, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to March 2026.
- How have house prices in West Sussex changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in West Sussex have fallen -1.2% 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: £663,375
- semi-detached homes: £421,020
- terraced homes: £334,213
- flats: £197,420
- 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.
- 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.