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House prices in West Yorkshire
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
£210,526 ▲ +4.2% 12 months
House prices in West Yorkshire have risen sharply over the past year — up +4.2% to a typical £210,526, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Semi-detached property led the rise, with typical prices now at £229,267.
That's 22% below the UK average of £271,295.
West Yorkshire 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 £367,761 ▲ +3.5%
- Semi-detached £229,267 ▲ +5.0%
- Terraced £172,059 ▲ +4.6%
- Flat £129,719 ▲ +0.4%
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Merseyside £200,112
- House prices in South Yorkshire £192,364
- House prices in West Midlands £233,957
- House prices in Greater Manchester £238,730
- House prices in Tyne and Wear £173,693
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in West Yorkshire?
- The average house price in West Yorkshire is £210,526, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in West Yorkshire changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in West Yorkshire have risen +4.2% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in West Yorkshire by property type?
- Latest average prices in West Yorkshire:
- detached homes: £367,761
- semi-detached homes: £229,267
- terraced homes: £172,059
- flats: £129,719
- Is West Yorkshire an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in West Yorkshire costs £210,526 — 22% less than the UK average of £271,295.
- How much does a house survey cost in West Yorkshire?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around West Yorkshire's average of £210,526, 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 Yorkshire?
- On a typical West Yorkshire sale at £210,526, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £2,500–£3,800, 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 Yorkshire?
- Moving home in West Yorkshire 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.