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House prices in England
Official UK HPI · to March 2026
£289,946 ▼ -0.6% 12 months
The average property in England is worth £289,946, based on official Land Registry data to March 2026.
Average price since 1995
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
696 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £470,492 ▲ +1.4%
- Semi-detached £288,185 ▲ +1.2%
- Terraced £243,788 ▼ -0.3%
- Flat £214,563 ▼ -6.7%
Affordability
A typical home in England costs 7.6× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how England ranks nationally →
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in England?
- The average house price in England is £289,946, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to March 2026.
- How have house prices in England changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in England have fallen -0.6% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in England by property type?
- Latest average prices in England:
- detached homes: £470,492
- semi-detached homes: £288,185
- terraced homes: £243,788
- flats: £214,563
- Is England affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in England costs 7.6× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how England ranks nationally.
- How much does it cost to move home in England?
- Moving home in England 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.