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House prices in York
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
House prices in York have risen sharply over the past year — up +3.3% to a typical £308,786, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Semi-detached property led the rise, with typical prices now at £331,313.
That's 14% above the UK average of £271,295.
York house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in York
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
- YO19 ▼ -0.9% £370,000 302 sales
- YO23 ▼ -1.3% £355,000 648 sales
- YO41 ▼ -1.3% £343,000 49 sales
- YO32 ▲ +0.5% £315,000 717 sales
- YO1 ▼ -19.1% £300,250 260 sales
- YO30 ▲ +0.3% £295,000 747 sales
- YO10 ▲ +0.5% £292,500 612 sales
- YO26 ▼ -4.2% £288,000 763 sales
- YO24 ▼ -0.7% £280,000 893 sales
- YO31 ▲ +5.6% £275,000 979 sales
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £507,477 ▲ +3.2%
- Semi-detached £331,313 ▲ +4.5%
- Terraced £286,450 ▲ +3.9%
- Flat £180,113 ▲ +0.2%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | RUFFORD HOUSE PAGE LANE, YO62 7SE | £585,000 |
| Apr 2026 | THE ORANGERY, YO42 1UF | £307,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 18 RUNSWICK AVENUE, YO26 5PP | £305,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 6 TARGET LANE, YO42 2JS | £255,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 59 WELLINGTON STREET, YO10 5BB | £407,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 17 TERRINGTON COURT, YO32 5PA | £317,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 12 NICHOLSON COURT, YO42 2PF | £375,000 |
| Apr 2026 | BOX TREE COTTAGE, YO30 2BY | £265,200 |
| Apr 2026 | COCOA SUITES NAVIGATION ROAD, YO1 9AE | £205,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 8 WHARNSCLIFFE DRIVE, YO30 4WB | £360,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in York costs 7.5× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how York ranks nationally →
York is the 152nd most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 70,532 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in York.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 45.8%
- Median floor area 78 m²
- Median annual energy cost £878
- Most common era England and Wales: 1950-1966
- 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 North Somerset £312,303
- House prices in Cheshire East £302,367
- House prices in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole £315,473
- House prices in Rutland £295,693
- House prices in Milton Keynes £324,767
- House prices in Medway £292,653
- House prices in West Northamptonshire £292,495
- House prices in Dorset £326,381
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in York?
- The average house price in York is £308,786, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in York changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in York have risen +3.3% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in York by property type?
- Latest average prices in York:
- detached homes: £507,477
- semi-detached homes: £331,313
- terraced homes: £286,450
- flats: £180,113
- Is York affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in York costs 7.5× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how York ranks nationally.
- Is York an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in York costs £308,786 — 14% more than the UK average of £271,295. York is the 152nd most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in York?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around York's average of £308,786, 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 York?
- On a typical York sale at £308,786, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £3,700–£5,600, 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 York?
- Moving home in York 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.