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House prices in Worcestershire
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
£285,239 ▲ +2.1% 12 months
The average property in Worcestershire is worth £285,239, up 2.1% over the past year, based on the UK House Price Index to May 2026. Detached property typically sells for around £460,081.
That's 5% above the UK average of £271,295.
Worcestershire 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 £460,081 ▲ +2.2%
- Semi-detached £280,597 ▲ +3.1%
- Terraced £223,802 ▲ +2.3%
- Flat £140,420 ▼ -1.5%
Affordability
A typical home in Worcestershire costs 7.8× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Worcestershire ranks nationally →
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Leicestershire £285,663
- House prices in Suffolk £282,134
- House prices in Norfolk £271,947
- House prices in Devon £304,674
- House prices in Warwickshire £305,609
- House prices in East Sussex £316,368
- House prices in Gloucestershire £317,246
- House prices in Staffordshire £249,109
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Worcestershire?
- The average house price in Worcestershire is £285,239, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Worcestershire changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Worcestershire have risen +2.1% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Worcestershire by property type?
- Latest average prices in Worcestershire:
- detached homes: £460,081
- semi-detached homes: £280,597
- terraced homes: £223,802
- flats: £140,420
- Is Worcestershire affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Worcestershire costs 7.8× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Worcestershire ranks nationally.
- Is Worcestershire an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Worcestershire costs £285,239 — 5% more than the UK average of £271,295.
- How much does a house survey cost in Worcestershire?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Worcestershire's average of £285,239, 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 Worcestershire?
- On a typical Worcestershire sale at £285,239, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £3,400–£5,100, 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 Worcestershire?
- Moving home in Worcestershire 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.